Around Town
Watertown Home Depot Temporarily Closed Due to Snow Accumulation on Roof
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Following the heavy snowfall last weekend, the Home Depot in Watertown has been closed due to the snow on the roof of the store on Arsenal Street.
Police Log: Resident Discovers $135K Fraudulent Charge, Man Slapped at Car Wash During Argument
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Retiring Planning Director Looks Back on His 17 Years in Watertown
Steve Magoon
Steve Magoon has seen the transformation of large sections of Watertown, and played a major role in the creation of some of the City’s most important planning documents during his time working for the City. Magoon will retire at the end of January after more than 17 years as director of the Department of Community Development and Planning.
Watertown Cancelling Contract for Flock License Plate Reading Cameras
Watertown will cancel the contract with Flock Safety to install license plate reading cameras in the City, and City Manager George Proakis told the City Council he wants to continue to have discussions about when it is appropriate for the Watertown Police to use technology in its investigations.
Snow Cleanup & Removal in Watertown Will Continue Through This Week
Charlie BreitroseA truck plows a Watertown street.
Watertown Public Works crews will be busy this week continuing efforts to dig the City out after the heavy snow on Sunday and Monday, said City Manager George Proakis.
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Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Cello Concert, Yoga Open House, Armenian Winter Ball, Landscapes Exhibit
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You might all be feeling the need for some meditative time this weekend after last weekend’s doozy of a snow storm. If so, head over to Artemis Yoga on Saturday afternoon for a few free introductory classes. They can help you work out the kinks in your back from too much shoveling. Taking in an exhibition of art with the theme Contemporary Landscapes, might also be calming. The opening reception is on Thursday, but the show will be up until March, so it will be there for your enjoyment this weekend. Saturday night there is a Winter Ball at St. James Armenian Church with the Yerakouyn Band, an opportunity to dress in your best and get out to hear music. Sunday afternoon there is more music to be heard. The library winter concert series is presenting Francesca McNeely, a virtuoso cello player in a solo concert. There’s no need to leave town (in case your car is still snowed in) for fun this weekend.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: A Tough Hockey Doubleheader for High School, Semi-Pro Teams
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The John A. Ryan isn’t the only rink around that gets used with the frequency that matches Massachusetts drivers running red lights, but it sure feels that way. This past Saturday at 4 p.m. Watertown/Wayland was faced with the challenge of trying to end a drought dating back to Dec. 23 — as in the last (and only) time they won a hockey game, and they had to do it versus the sixth ranked Spy Ponders of Arlington. Up next would be the Boston (nee Watertown) Gold Kings of the Senior Power Play Hockey League as they welcomed the first place and undefeated Hudson Valley (as in New York State Hudson Valley) Reapers to the JAR. Six periods of hockey on a Saturday on the eve of a predicted whopper snowstorm.
Around Town
Hear from a Multidimensional Entrepreneur at the Next Creative Chats
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The following announcement was provided by Creative Chats’ host Matt Hanna:
You’re invited to Creative Chats! The event is a way to gather creative people face-to-face to mingle, hear a featured conversation on the topic of creativity and the creative life, and then engage in the conversation themselves in small groups.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Friday Night Hoops Doubleheader vs. Burlington is a Split-Decision for Watertown
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Doubleheader nights are always a cool experience. The pep-band often is on hand, as they were on this night. And, by the way, under the direction of Spencer Klein, they are superb!
Entertainment
Artists Explore Landscapes from Traditional to Contemporary Approaches at Mosesian Arts Exhibit
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“Winter Wonderland of Winnings” by Eliza Brown is on display at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
Contemporary Landscapes: From Observational to Symbolic Dates will be on display at the Mosesian Center for the Arts from Jan. 23 to March 6, 2026. See more info in the announcement from the MCA, below.
Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List, Local Student Completes Research Project
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Seven students from Watertown made the dean’s list Quinnipiac, Springfield College and Regis College, plus a local student completed an intensive research project.
Entertainment
Valentine’s Night of Improv Comedy With “Austin Powers” Star Mindy Sterling in Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
Acclaimed comedian and actress Mindy Sterling takes the stage for My Funny Valentine on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM, in the intimate Dinah Lane Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.