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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:
The Palestine-Gaza Committee of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is launching a series of documentary and feature films that will explore the history and culture of the Palestinian people and provide a picture of their life under Israeli occupation. The series gets underway at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave., Watertown, with the showing of “1948: Creation and Catastrophe.” A discussion will follow the presentation. Admission is free.
A scholarship has been given in honor of Lt. Paul Sullivan for 58 years. The 58th Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship will be awarded in 2026. Students living in Watertown or in area parishes can apply for several scholarships awarded in honor of the Marine from Watertown who died serving in Vietnam. The Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship Committee provided the following information:
We are looking for well-rounded student-athletes who are actively involved in their school, religion, and community. While grades and athletics are important components, CHARACTER is by far the most essential quality we look at in determining finalists.
Families with young children in Watertown are invited to a tea hosted by Brigham House. See details in the announcement below. February is the month of LOVE … Families with young children are invited to a LOVEly Winter Tea at Brigham House Assisted Living, 341 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown.
by Jeanne TrubekMember of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the EnvironmentPeace and Common Security working group
On Tuesday, February 10, the city council will be requested to support a Back From the Brink resolution asking our U.S. government to work toward world nuclear disarmament. This request comes from a citizen petition initiative. We obtained close to 500 signatures of Watertown residents on petitions requesting the City Council to support this resolution that asks our government to pursue a verifiable agreement to eliminate nuclear weapons and to enter into negotiations with other nuclear-armed states to eliminate their nuclear arsenals. This agreement must remove the option of using nuclear weapons first for every country with nuclear weapons. In the U.S. we must end the sole authority of the President to launch a nuclear attack.
Jim Brennan
A Mass of Christian Burial for James “Jim” Joseph Brennan, Jr. of Watertown will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 39 Sixth Street, East Cambridge. Jim was born in Willimantic, Connecticut, to the late James Joseph Brennan, Sr. and Donna Marie (Smith) Brennan. He passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 26, 2026, at the age of 63.
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Ritcey East will host Watertown Pride Mid-Season Events each month leading up to Watertown Pride 2026 in June. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Pride Committee, below. Feb. 10: Trivia
Prizes (donated by local businesses) will be awarded to winners of each round. March 10: Time Travel Tuesday
We’ll spin some tunes throwing back to the 80s and 90s and watch some Campy shows from that fabulous era.
By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us. – Winston Churchill
This is a follow-up to “Where is your Neighborhood Going? (Parts One and Two)”
As I read the responses to the above letters in Watertown News, I decided that maybe an overview of recent housing development in Watertown was in order. So here goes. Watertown’s Bona Fides
Watertown has proven again and again that we are a thoughtful, generous community.