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Sidewalk and Road Work Will Impact Coolidge Square, East Watertown This Week

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The Mt. Auburn Street project continues with sidewalk work from near the Cambridge line to Arlington Street, while drainage work will take place in Coolidge Square. See details in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown. Sidewalk Excavation Begins At Cambridge Line

Excavation of the eastbound sidewalk and curbing on Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Arlington Street will begin on Monday, October 6, 2025 from 7 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 6, 2025 at 7 a.m. A bypass sidewalk on the eastbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

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Registration Open for Watertown Boys & Girls Club Biddy Basketball

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:

WBGC Biddy Basketball is an 8-week instructional program designed to introduce young players to the fundamental techniques, skills and rules of basketball in a fun, team environment. The focus of this program is on technical development and building confidence with the ball. This co-ed program is open to Boys and Girls in Grades 2 & 3 only. All registered players will be assigned to a team that will be coached by a parent/guardian volunteer, with all midweek practices and Saturday AM games taking place in the Watertown Boys & Girls Club gymnasium. GIRLS DIVISION! 

Following the success of its introduction in 2025, Biddy Basketball will once again offer a girls-only division in 2026!

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Playground to Temporary Close at One of Watertown’s Parks

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The City of Watertown announced the upcoming temporary closure of a playground at one of the parks in town. See details provided by the City, below. Please be aware that there is an upcoming temporary closure of Casey Playground the week of October 6, 2025, weather permitting. The playground will be closed for a few days to install new rubber surfacing. We hope to see you back here soon after it’s installed!

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Adopt-a-Ghoul Sponsorships Available for Wicked Watertown

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The City’s Halloween celebration, Wicked Watertown, will take place on Oct. 25, and organizers seek sponsors for the event. See details provided by the City’s Event Team below. Adopt-a-Ghoul at Wicked Watertown 2025! 

This Halloween, put your brand in the local spotlight! Sponsor a towering skeleton, giant ogre, or oversized gargoyle at Wicked Watertown on October 25, 2025 at the Commander’s Mansion from 4–8 p.m.

Each sponsor gets to deck out their creature with merch or swag

Signage at a high-traffic community event included

Fan-favorite photo contest for best-decorated spirit supporter

Your logo front and center!

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Watertown Church Hosting Fall Festival, Costume Carnival

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The following announcement was provided by Grace Chapel Watertown:

You’re Invited to the Watertown Campus Costume Carnival — A family-friendly, Halloween-alternative fall festival for our neighbors and friends. Grace Chapel Watertown

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Location: 525 Main Street, Watertown, MA

Come enjoy an afternoon filled with free fun for the whole family:

Candy, Carnival games & prizes, free snacks & treats, bounce houses, face painting & crafts, costume fun for kids (and grown-ups too!), and community connections. Bring your family, invite your friends, and don’t forget your costume! Everything is free because we love our neighbors and want to celebrate together. Hosted by Grace Chapel Watertown where community and joy come together!

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Taylor Swift’s Album, Special Items Will be Available at Midnight Event in Watertown

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(Photo by Target)

Fans of Taylor Swift can get their hands on her latest album and some exclusive merchandise at a special midnight sale taking place in Watertown. See details provided by Target, below. Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” is the most anticipated music release of the year. To help Watertown celebrate this new era, the Target at 550 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 2472 will be one of nearly 500 stores staying open for a midnight release celebration, where fans can shop Target’s exclusive assortment as soon as it’s available. How to Shop on Oct 3:  

Midnight In-Store Releases: 

To celebrate the album release on October 3, nearly 500 stores across the nation will stay open to host midnight releases (local time).  

Starting at 10 p.m. on October 2, shoppers can begin lining up and a Target team member will distribute physical or digital tickets to reserve your product for purchase in the electronics section of the store.

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Historical Society Hosting Watertown During Revolution Tour, Documentary on Quabbin Reservoir

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Sunday is a day for history buffs in town as the Historical Society hosts a walking tour of Revolutionary War sights around Watertown, and a screening of a documentary film about the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir and the four towns that now lie beneath the surface. See more in the announcements provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. Walking Tour of Watertown During the Revolution

The Historical Society of Watertown invites you to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the fight for American Independence by taking a walking tour of “Watertown During the Revolution” Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Meeting Place: Zussman Memorial Park beside 66 Galen St. (The tour will be cancelled for rain.)

Join Historical Society of Watertown walking tour leaders Lynne O’Connell and Beth Houston for a 90-minute walking tour to learn about the important role that the town played during the American Revolution. After the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, the Provincial Congress assembled in the town’s Meeting House, making Watertown the seat of the Massachusetts government for 18 months.