Entertainment
Gore Place Hosting Free Tours, See Details Here
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Gore Place announced it will be giving back to the community with free tours on Dec. 19, 2025. See more information in the announcement from Gore Place, below.
52-Unit Residential Building on Water Street Approved by Zoning Board
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A view of 108 Water St., the 52-unit residential project approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Eaglebrook Capital)
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the planned 52-unit residential building at 108 Water Street on Wednesday night after designers made changes to exterior design of the building, along with some other alterations to the first plan presented in November.
City Council Sends Letter to MWRA Opposing Allowing Sewage Overflow in the Charles River
Dave MartinA view down the Charles River from the Bridge on North Beacon Street.
The City Council sent a letter to the MWRA opposing allowing sewage overflow from being released into the Charles River and returning to the days when the river was a “dumping ground for sewage.”
Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration
Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights a candle on the ice menorah during the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The flames of the candles on the big outdoor menorah shone through the dark and frigid night during Monday’s Chabad Watertown’s fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards.
Perkins Students Learn Life Skills Working at Local Businesses & Organizations
Perkins School for the Blind student Hugh helps Watertown Savings Bank sort coins as part of a work experience partnership. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Students from Perkins School for the Blind have the opportunity to expand their education by leaving campus and learning on the job by working for businesses and organizations in and around Watertown.
More Headlines
Watertown’s Special Education Program “Needs Assistance” According to State Report
Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
Sports
Five Watertown Wrestlers Place in First Tournament of Season
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Watertown senior Jimmy Shrestha finished second at the Wakefield Lisitano Tournament over the weekend. Here he competes at the 2025 State Meet. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown wrestlers had a successful return to the mats when five Raiders placed in the top five at the Wakefield Lisitano Tournament on Dec. 13.
Letters
LETTER: Former City Councilor Weighs in on City Using Flock License Plate Capturing Cameras
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Greetings Councilors:
Now that the electorate is aware of the Flock Safety camera fiasco; the Council is backpedaling to save face with a public process. Please: don’t insult us by spinning the words.
Obituaries
OBIT: Nikola Atanasov, 77, Owned Plumbing Company for 40 Years, Married for 52 Years
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Nikola Atanasov
Nikola Atanasov, age 77, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Dragica “Carol” (Lesar) Atanasov, with whom he had shared over 52 wonderful years of marriage.
Police/Fire
Watertown Fire Department Launching Alternate Pathway to Become Firefighter-Paramedic
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The Watertown Fire Department is hiring firefighter-paramedics, and is starting alternative pathways to be hired. Find out more at an upcoming information session. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Around Town
Work This Week on Mt. Auburn St. Includes Drainage Installation, Test Pits
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Expect lane shifts and parking restrictions along the stretches of Mt. Auburn Street this week as construction crews work on drainage installation dig test pits. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Real Estate
Five Homes Sold This Week in Watertown
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Three condos, a townhouse, and a three-family home were sold this week.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Girls Basketball Rides Youth Movement In Season-Opening Win Over Belmont
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The lights are back on at the Watertown Middle School Gymnasium and the 2025-26 Basketball Season is underway. While Boys Hoops travelled to Belmont to open their campaign, the Girls opened at home to begin the the third and final interim season of hoops at the Middle School before beginning play at the new High School Gym in December of 2026. Coach Mike Tempesta, in his third year at the helm, and his young and small (as in only ten dressed) squad got off to a good start with a 63-54 win over the cross-town rival Marauders.