Around Town

City’s Wicked Watertown Event to Features Halloween Fun

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Once again in 2025, the Commander’s Mansion will be the site for Halloween fun during Wicked Watertown. See more details provided by the City of Watertown, below. Wicked Watertown returns to the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 4-8 p.m.! Featuring two sessions of tours for $5 per person and under 3 enters for free (choose your fright level: spooky or scary) plus free outdoor guest experiences including games and activities with Watertown Recreation, stories by flashlight with Watertown Free Public Library, and more Halloween fun!

Around Town

Ribbon Cutting Planned for Lowell Elementary School Playground

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A completion of the revamped Lowell Elementary School Playground will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting. See information provided by the City of Watertown, below. Join the City of Watertown and the J.R. Lowell Elementary School for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Lowell playground on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at 5 p.m.! All are welcome to come celebrate the opening at the ribbon cutting ceremony and to enjoy the amazing new play structures at the playground.

Entertainment

“Color & Design” Exhibit Showing at Watertown Art Gallery

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Storefront Art Projects presents: Color & Design Nancy Gruskin, Mauryn Kkira, Elizabeth Thach from Oct. 18 – Nov. 22. A reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Storefront Art Projects is pleased to present Color & Design with Nancy Gruskin, Mauryn Kkira and Elizabeth Thach

Nancy Gruskin distills forms and outlines of objects into abstract shape and line compositions in painting, collage and printmaking.

Elections

LETTER: City Councilor At-Large Candidate Endorsed by Watertown Resident

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Dear Editor,

I write to formally endorse Theo Offei for Councilor At-Large. As a lifelong resident who graduated from the high school in the 90s, I have seen Watertown dramatically change and continue to do so. The Watertown of 2025 requires leaders who reflect our community’s diversity, energy, and forward-thinking. 

Anchored in understanding the power of community and importance of belonging and representation Theo brings a fresh, inclusive, and visionary approach to city governance. A father in his 30s, Theo was born in Ghana, raised in Italy and became a U.S. Citizen in 2020, making him the embodiment of change. With experience in the tech sector, venture capital, real estate development and construction management, Theo’s professional background gave him a strong grasp of budgeting and finance, housing policy, and infrastructure planning. As Vice Chair of the Resident Advisory Committee he has helped staff 24 boards and commissions, which has shaped the city in many ways. The role has provided insight into city operations and residents’ challenges.

Elections

LETTER: Group of Residents Endorse School Committee Candidate

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We the undersigned, are thrilled that Sheila Krishnan has stepped up to run for Watertown’s School Committee. Sheila respectfully listens to diverse perspectives, builds bridges, and takes stands that will advance Watertown’s well-being for all residents. When she offers suggestions or opinions, Sheila takes stands that will advance Watertown’s well-being for all residents. Sheila is a deep thinker and keen observer. Sheila has proven to be a solid ally for all Watertown residents in a variety of ways and under many circumstances. Recent examples include her advocacy for the 2024 Health & Human Services Study and providing thoughtful feedback on the final report and serving as a community member on the Library Director hiring committee in 2022.

Around Town

Learn About the Current Status of Disability Rights from a Panel of Experts at Watertown Library

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The Watertown Free Public Library, the Watertown Commission on Disability, and World in Watertown will two community events focused on disability rights. See the announcement below. What is the status of disability rights in the United States? How do national policies impact people with disabilities in our community? This month, the Watertown Commission on Disability, the Watertown Free Public Library, and World in Watertown are hosting a special two-night look at the past and present fight for disability rights.

Sports

Watertown Grad, Westfield St. Field Hockey Player Earns D3 National Player of the Week Honor

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The following announcement was provided by Westfield State Athletics:

Earlier this week, Westfield State first-year forward Caroline Andrade (Watertown, Mass./Watertown HS) was named as the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s national Offensive Player of the Week for NCAA Division III for the week ending October 5. Andrade tallied five goals and three assists in a 3-0 week for the Owls, and has been a major factor in the Owls current eight-game winning streak. “I was excited,” said Andrade, on learning of the award. “But I think it’s’ really about the team connecting,  more of a team effort and seeing passes.”

Andrade missed the first six games of the 2025 season for the Owls when an injury she suffered during high school basketball flared up before the start of the season. Andrade came off the bench in her first two games in the lineup for the Owls, scoring shootout in a overtime win against Johnson and Wales before being inserted into the starting lineup. “I was a little rough and rusty at first, and it was difficult not knowing exactly how my teammates played even though I had been watching all season,” said Andrade.

Around Town

Mt. Auburn St.: Construction Continues in East End in Area of Coolidge Square

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Sections of Mt. Auburn Street in and around Coolidge Square will be under construction this week beginning Monday. See the impacts on traffic, parking, and sidewalks in the announcement from the City of Watertown below. Sidewalk Excavation Continues At Cambridge Line

Excavation of the eastbound sidewalk and curbing on Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Arlington Street will continue on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn about travel and parking impacts below. Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The eastbound sidewalk will be closed for excavation starting on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. A bypass sidewalk on the eastbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.