Around Town

More Than 1,000 Come Out for 16th Annual Donohue’s Turkey Trot, See Photos from the Race

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Charlie BreitroseRunners head off on the 5K course during the 2021 Donohue’s Turkey Trot. More than 1,000 people joined in the 16th annual Donohue’s Bar & Grill Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, an event that raised money for the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. Charlie BreitroseMany of the more than 1,000 participants dressed up for the Donohue’s Turkey Trot. Some serious runners came suited up in their running gear, while others donned turkey headwear or costumes. Charlie BreitroseA hat fitting for the occasion worn by one of the runners.

Around Town

A Pair of Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

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Two properties will be hosting open houses this weekend. $899,000 – 25 Fuller Road Unit 25, Condo – 2/3 Family, 2,540 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 11-1

$1,775,000 – 15 Bridgham Ave. Unit 15, Condo – Townhouse Contemporary, 3,270 Living Area Sq. Ft.

Sports

Watertown Feasts on Belmont During Shutout Win in the Thanksgiving Game

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Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior Nathan Master celebrates after the Raiders defense stopped Belmont during the Thanksgiving Game. Senior Mason Andrade set the tone for Watertown by pancaking a Belmont blocker on the opening kickoff of the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. The Raiders continued to pound the Marauders all game, emerging with a 25-0 win over their rivals. Watertown improved to 7-4, winning four of their last five games, and snapped a two-game losing streak to Belmont. The game was not played last year.

Belmont

Watertown Beats Belmont in the Thanksgiving Football Game

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Charlie BreitroseSenior running back Mason Andrade and the Raiders face Belmont on Thanksgiving Day. Pictured, Andrade runs against the Marauders two years ago, the last time the rivalry was played. When Watertown High School’s football team faces Belmont on Thanksgiving morning it will mark 100 years since the rivalry began. LIVE UPDATES

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Fourth Quarter

Final Watertown 25, Belmont 0

0:54 left, Belmont’s 4th down attempt stopped well short. Watertown takes over

3:38 left, Watertown punts.

Government

Council Upset That Property Taxes Will Rise Despite Big Increases in Commercial & Industrial Tax Revenue

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Watertown Assessor Earl Smith had some good news for the City Council Tuesday night that new development has brought in several million in new tax dollars. However, what stood out most was the bad news that he had for homeowners — a property tax increase for Fiscal Year 2022. The new life science developments in Watertown will bring in millions of dollars of new tax revenue for the City but due to the restrictions of the state law regarding shifting the tax burden away from residential properties, the average residential tax bill will rise by $287 or 4.3 percent, Smith said. The total tax levy for the City of Watertown in Fiscal Year 2022 will be $134.4 million, Smith said. The increase would have been more if the Council did not approve an increase in the amount of the Residential Exemption, given to owner-occupied properties.

Government

Council to Decide on Watertown Property Tax Rates at Meeting Tuesday

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Tuesday night, the City Council will hear the tax rate presentation from the Town Assessor, and recommendations for tax breaks for residential properties and owner-occupied homes. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber in City Hall, 149 Main St. It will also be broadcast on Watertown Cable Access’s Government Channel (Comcast Channel 9, RCN Channel 13, and on wcatv.org). On Tuesday, Chair of the Board of Assessors Earl Smith will present the Fiscal Year 2022 Tax Classification Hearing to the Council. The members of the Council will then decide on the rate, and on ways to ease the burden on residential property owners.

Cross Country

WHS Sports: Field Hockey Title Has Family Ties, Cross Country Runner Competes at State Meet, Thanksgiving Game Ticket Info

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Charlie BreitroseWatertown field hockey players and sisters Maggie Driscoll, a junior; and Molly Driscoll, a sophomore; pose with their parents Patty Grady and Tim Driscoll after winning the State Championship on Saturday. Grady played on two State Title teams when she was at WHS. When the Watertown field hockey team won the State Championship for the 19th time in school history one family had not just one, but two members of the team plus another who was part of previous titles. Sophomore Molly Driscoll provided the assist on the winning goal scored by Elizabeth Loftus in double overtime. Her sister Maggie, a junior, was a co-captain for the 2021 Raiders.

Business

New Restaurant on Arsenal Street Packs Flavors from Around the Globe into Takeout Dishes

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Flavor Boom!Six of the 10 entrees served up at Flavor Boom!, which opened recently on Arsenal Street. A pair of foodies have opened up their own restaurant in Watertown that serves up bold dishes from around the world which are designed to be taken out and enjoyed at home or work. Flavor Boom! began about three months ago in a space in a commercial block on Arsenal Street, and now has a menu with 10 entrees inspired by the cooking of places like China, Spain, Indonesia, France and Thailand. Owner Jim Tao said he came up with about half of the dishes and the others were the creation of his cooking partner Harry Liao, or “Chef Harry.”