Around Town
A Trio of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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This week’s Watertown home sales include two townhouses and a two-family home.
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
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Charlie BreitroseA lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.
Watertown homeowners will see their property taxes rise nearly 7 percent after the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification on Wednesday night.
Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
Six body works businesses in Watertown have been closed indefinitely after being found to be in violation of the City’s new body works regulations.
John Airasian’s Family Remember His Love for His Family, His Business & His Community
John Airasian
This week, Watertown said goodbye to a man who devoted his life to three things: family, business, and the community. Thousands lined up in the cold weather for his wake on Tuesday, and on Wednesday hundreds sat in the pews at St. Patrick’s Church for the funeral of John S. Airasian.
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Runs Into A Dominant Opponent in the State Div. 3 Semifinal
Watertown field hockey players Kaylee Master, Ava Lamacchia, and Lola Venezia defend against Uxbridge in the MIAA Div. 3 Tournament Semifinal. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
WEST BRIDGEWATER — Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure … than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. ~ Theodore Roosevelt
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Senior Center Teams with New Veterans Services Officer to Honor Watertown Veterans
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Soccer Season Comes to a Harsh End In the Round of 16
Businesses Air Concerns with Mt. Auburn Street Construction; City Pledges Improved Communication
Weather
UPDATED Weather Forecast: 5+ Inches of Snow Sunday Followed by Frigid Temps
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Sunday will bring 5 to 9 inches of snow, followed by a stretch of cold, winter-like weather, with mostly sunny to partly cloudy days and chilly nights. Strong northwest winds will make it feel colder than the actual temperatures, especially during the day. With clear to partly cloudy skies at night, temperatures will drop into the low to mid-20s, making for brisk evenings. The persistent cold and gusty winds will keep outdoor activities cool and require warm layers. Be prepared for a crisp and quiet winter week ahead.
Around Town
Snow Emergency Declared for Sunday’s Winter Storm
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The City of Watertown has declared a snow emergency for the snow storm forecast to drop five inches or more on the area. See details in the announcement sent out by City officials.
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Coach Named National Coach of the Year
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Watertown Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue has been named national coach of the year. Here she speaks to the Raiders during a 2024 State Tournament game. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown Public Schools provided the following piece:
Watertown High School field hockey coach Eileen Donahue has been named the field hockey Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations, adding another award to her Hall of Fame career.
Entertainment
Cartoon: Follow the Latest Adventures of Small Saves
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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.
Entertainment
Watertown Musician to be Featured on Watertown Cable Show “Drawing With Fred”
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Matt Hanna
Fred Grandinetti has been hosting his cable show “Drawing with Fred” for more than three decades, and he will kick off his latest season with a special musical guest who hails from Watertown.
See more information in the announcement provided by Grandinetti:
Schools
Roadway Near High School to be Closed Temporarily for Construction
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The following announcement was provided by Vertex, the City’s project management firm for the Watertown High School project:
Please be aware starting Tuesday 1/21/25 through Friday 1/24/25 (weather-depending), one lane of Columbia Street will be closed between Common and Robbins to allow repair work to previously installed electrical conduits at the pole on the opposite side of the street from the new school.
Around Town
City to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers in Four Lots, Will Eventually Charge for Power
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Watertown residents will have more places to charge electric vehicles (EVs) in public parking lots. For now, the charging will be available for free, but in the next several months the City will begin charging for the electricity.