Entertainment

“Dreams Do Come True” — Watertown Musician Nominated for Grammy

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Watertown’s Noah Kahan has been nominated for a Grammy Award. (Photo courtesy of NoahKahan.com)

A whirlwind year for Watertown singer/songwriter Noah Kahan continues as he was recently nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy Award. “Dreams do come true,” Kahan posted on social media after the announcement. Kahan became well known for his song “Stick Season,” inspired by growing up in Vermont. He also recorded Dial Drunk with Post Malone.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Offensive Symbols Found on Road, Man Busted for OUI & Leaving Scene of an Accident

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Nov. 1, 9:45 a.m.: Police were called to Derby Road after a resident observed two swastikas drawn in the middle of the roadway with chalk. One was drawn in green chalk and was about four-feet-by-four-feet, a second was one-foot-by-one-foot. Some Jewish residents live on the street an were very upset by the symbols.

Sports

WHS Sports: Football Wins 2nd Straight; Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball & Cross Country in Post Season

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Watertown senior Molly Driscoll and the Raiders will play in the State Semifinal on Wednesday. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The Watertown High School football team has rediscovered its winning ways, defeating Arlington Catholic this week 33-7. The Raiders won their opening game before dropping seven straight. A week ago, Watertown defeated Greater Lowell 30-24 in a non-playoff, non-league game. Thursday Watertown made it two straight.

Schools

Ground Breaking for New High School, Demolition Will Have Impacts on Local Roads

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Watertown High School

Say good bye to the old, and welcome the new …. Watertown High School. This week the demolition of the old school at 50 Columbia St. will really get rolling, and on Thursday there will be a groundbreaking ceremony with local and state officials taking part. Groundbreaking

Work has already started around Watertown High School, but the official ceremony celebrating the start of the construction of the new school will take place on Thursday, Nov.

Sports

Watertown Lifts Final Four Field Hockey Trophy After Defeating Dennis-Yarmouth

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Senior Molly Driscoll raises the Final Four trophy after Watertown defeated Dennis-Yarmouth 7-0 Friday. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Dennis-Yarmouth held Watertown off the board for nearly five minutes in the MIAA Div. 3 Field Hockey Quarterfinal, but goals just seconds apart gave the Raiders the lead on the way to a 7-0 win. Junior Caroline Andrade scored the first goal for the Raiders against Dennis-Yarmouth in the State Tournament. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Senior Molly Driscoll received the Final Four trophy after the game and scored three goals in her last game at Victory Field.

Around Town

Tacos for a Cause; Discounts for Veterans, First Responders, Educators & Nurses

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One Watertown restaurant will donate money for a good cause, and another will be offering discounts this months to different groups and professions, starting this week with veterans. On Monday, Nov. 20, Condesa Restaurante Mexicano & Tequila Bar at Arsenal Yards will help feed those in need. “We will be donating 10% of our sales from Monday November 20th to the Watertown Food Pantry,” the restaurant announced on Facebook. November is a month of thanks for Taffer’s Tavern.