Sports

Watertown’s Semi-Pro Hockey Team Features Former Pros, College Players and Even Rec League Skaters

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Members of the Boston Gold Kings hit the ice at their home rink, John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown. The semi-pro team starts its first season on Jan. 6. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

For some, playing for the Boston Gold Kings is a second chance to keep their hockey career going, for others being on the semi-pro team based out of Watertown is the first time playing with an organized adult team, and it’s fun for all. The first game for the Boston Gold Kings will be at Ryan Arena on Saturday, Jan.

Around Town

Watertown’s Main Street Post Office Closing for at Least 2 Years

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The Post Office located on Main Street in Watertown will be closing for an extended period starting in January 2024. The Post Office, located across from the Library at 126 Main St., Watertown, will close while the building where it is located is torn down and replaced with a five-story mixed use building with retail on the ground floor and four stories of residential above. The project was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals in October. During the hearing for the project, the developers said they had contacted the U.S. Postal Service about designing a new space in the development, and also said there may be a temporary location. Under current plans, there will be no temporary spot in Watertown Square.

Government

Watertown Inauguration Taking Place at the Commander’s Mansion

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Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion. The public is invited to attend Watertown’s inauguration ceremony at the Commander’s Mansion on Jan. 2. 2024. The newly elected members of the City Council, School Committee, and the Board of Library Trustees will be sworn in at the ceremony, which begins at 7 p.m. The historic mansion is located at 440 Talcott Ave., off of Arsenal Street.

Sports

19 Watertown Athletes from 8 Sports Named Middlesex All-Stars

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Watertown senior Molly Driscoll Molly was named the Middlesex League Field Hockey MVP, along with being an All-Star in 2023. Here she celebrates scoring against St. Mary’s State Tournament. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown High School had 19 athletes from eight sports named Middlesex League All-Stars during the Fall 2023 sports season. The Watertown field hockey team, which won its third straight state championship, led the way for the Raiders with seven All-Stars.

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Watertown Man Pilots Special Flight to “North Pole” to Bring Joy to Some Special Children

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Delta Capt. Steve Teager and the Delta North Pole Staff. (Courtesy Photo)

Watertown resident and Delta Airlines Pilot Steve Teager made a special flight recently to spread some holiday joy. Teager, who is a longtime volunteer at the Watertown Food Pantry, flew to the “North Pole” in Detroit to “bring joy to some very special kids and let them ‘just be kids’ for an afternoon!” shared Watertown Food Pantry Coordinator Kathy Cunningham. He was selected to be the Captain by Silverliners International, a charitable organization founded by retired Eastern Airlines flight attendants.

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Trash & Recycling Days for Christmas Week, City Hall Hours

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Watertown DPWWatertown’s trash and recycling toters. The trash and recycling pick up, as well as hours for some City Hall departments will be impacted by the Christmas holiday. The City of Watertown sent out the following information:

Please be aware that due to the Christmas holiday on Monday, December 25, 2023, the trash and recycling pickup schedule for the week is Tuesday, December 26 through Saturday, December 20, 2023. A holiday postpones trash and recycling collection by one day. 

2024 Watertown Trash & Recycling Calendar Out, Includes 1 More Yard Waste Collection

City Hall Hours

Please be aware that on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, the Assessing, City Clerk, and Treasurer/Collector offices at City Hall will be open from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (not 7:00 PM). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the department’s office.