Real Estate
Several Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Three single families, a pair of two families, a condo, and a townhouse were sold this week.
City Council, School Committee Bid Farewell to Departing Members
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City Councilor John Airasian, and School Committee member Lily Rayman-Read.
Two Watertown elected officials served their final meetings in December, and each was bid farewell by their colleagues. City Councilor At-Large John Airasian departs the Council after two terms (four years), and Lily Rayman-Read finished two-four year terms on the School Commmittee.
Mosesian Center for the Arts Announces Inaugural Artist-in-Residence Cohort for 2026
Lyrical Faith was selected as the Mosesian Center for the Arts’ Ignite Fellow, one of the first group of Artists in Residence.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the selected artists for its 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program, including the inaugural Ignite Fellow and the newly created Emerging Artist at Mosesian Arts award. This cohort of artists will be in residence during the Winter and Spring 2026 sessions, bringing a wide range of creative practices to MCA’s studios and engaging the community through public programs and events.
Winter Parking Ban Goes Into Effect Jan. 1, See Off-Street Parking Options
The Winter Parking Ban will be in effect starting on January 1, 2026. The City has options for off-street parking in municipal owned lots. See information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
A Trip to Armenia Inspired Watertown Native’s First Novel
Cris Patvakanian wrote “In the Shadow of Mount Khustup” after visiting Armenia in 2023.
A trip to his homeland of Armenian in 2023 changed Cris Patvakanian’s life, and the experience became the inspiration for his first novel.
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Around Town
Watertown Historian Backs Bill Exonerating People Accused of Witchcraft Prior to Salem Trials
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Marilynne Roach, center-right, and State Rep. Steve Owens, center-left, at the State House on the day that Roach spoke during a hearing about exonerating the victims of witch trials before the ones in Salem. (Photo by Caroline Enos / The Salem News)
Watertown historian and author Marilynne Roach who has researched the Salem Witch Trials recently testified at the State House for a bill that would exonerate the eight people, including two with ties to Watertown, found guilty of being alleged witches before the Salem 1692 panic.
Sports
Watertown Wrestlers Off to Strong Start in Early Season Dual Meets
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Senior Jimmy Shrestha is Watertown’s highest point scorer so far. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown High School’s wrestlers got off to a strong start, beating all but one team in recent head-to-head competitions.
Real Estate
One Watertown Townhouse Hosting an Open House
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Watertown has a single open house the weekend after Christmas.
Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation Distributes $43,000 in Donations to Food Pantries
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Food collected from multiple locations across the City during theCommunity Food Drive, running through December 31, 2025.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation received $43,000 in donations to support Watertown’s food pantries since the City of Watertown’s Community Food Drive began on October 31. These funds have been distributed to the Watertown Food Pantry and Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry to purchase and distribute food at each pantry.
Around Town
Affordable Condo in Watertown Going on Sale
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An affordable rate condo in Watertown will be sold. See more information provided by the City of Watertown below.
Around Town
Winners of the Watertown Business Coalition’s Holiday Decorating Contest Announced
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The results are in for the of the first annual Watertown Business Coalition Holiday Decorating Contest. Honors were handed out by a both a panel of WBC judges and by the vote of the public. See more details in the announcement from the Watertown Business Coalition, below.
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Charles River Watershed Association Hosting Screening of Dam Removal Documentary at Watertown Library
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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam.
The following announcement was provided the Charles River Watershed Association:
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) will host a free premiere screening on Jan. 8 at the Watertown Free Public Library of its new short documentary, Reconnecting Rivers.