Entertainment
Comics: Small Saves Looks for a Needle in a Stack of Hockey Gear
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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.
Council Votes to Shorten Winter Parking Ban (This Year) & Increase Parking Fines During Snow Emergencies
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Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban will last just two months in 2026, from Jan. 1 to March 1, after the City Council approved a temporary change in the overnight parking regulations. In addition, they approved a sharp increase in fines for cars left on the road during a snow emergency.
Police Log: Anti-Israel Flyers Found, Nonprofit Loses $30K in Wire Fraud Scam
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Mosesian Center for the Arts Welcomes Boston Dance Theater as Company-in-Residence
Boston Dance Theater joins the Mosesian Center for the Arts as a company-in-residence. (Photo by Sean Pfeiffer)
Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts will welcome a new company-in-residence, with the addition of Boston Dance Theater. See more information in the announcement from the MCA, below.
City’s Longtime Leader of Community Development and Planning Retiring in January
Steve Magoon
After more than 17 years leading Watertown’s economic development and planning efforts, Steve Magoon will be retiring from the City of Watertown at the end of January.
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Winter Parking Ban Could be Shortened by City Council
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
Around Town
Anoush’ella: A Sweet Taste of Armenia in the Heart of Watertown
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Manakeesh, a flatbread with za’atar and cheese on top, served at Anoush’ella Cafe in Watertown. (Photo by Maya Shwayder)
Tucked inside the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) in Watertown, the café Anoush’ella — a name that translates to “may it be sweet” in Armenian — has quickly become a beloved weekly fixture, serving more than just food.
Business
Watertown Store Named 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader
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The Sponsors of Mass Save® announced the 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders. This distinguished recognition honors 19 entities across Massachusetts for their ongoing efforts to curb energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and guide the Commonwealth to a net-zero future. One Watertown store made the list.
Around Town
UPDATED – LETTER: Watertown Resident Evaluates Ballot Questions
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By Matt Lashof-Sullivan
Hey Watertown neighbors.
Another election season is approaching and so it’s time for everyone to decide how they are going to vote this November.
Around Town
Dozens of Watertown Open Houses on the First Weekend in October
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See all the open houses around town this weekend.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for Shoplifting, Resident Victim of PPP Loan Scam
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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MassDOT to Begin Changes to Area Around Mass Pike Exit at Newton Corner
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MassDOT’s study area at Newton Corner.
The following announcement came from a newsletter sent out by Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller:
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will begin work in a few weeks on some immediate changes to the complicated convergence in Newton Corner where there are exit and entrance ramps to the Mass Pike that intersect with major streets (Washington Street, Centre Street, Galen Street, Charlesbank Road, Park Street and more).
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Historic Tour, Dance, Biden Musical, PJs and a Movie, Italian Heritage Dance
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“Say it Ain’t So Joe” the musical is at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Saturday.
What a great weekend line-up of fun activities we have in town this week! Saturday morning there’s a wellness workshop at the library. Dance is in the title, which always is a draw for me. The musical, “Say It Ain’t So, Joe,” at the Mosesian, could be your Saturday night entertainment. It’s a political satire about Biden and Palin. Maybe it will make us forget the current election. Don’t get dressed Sunday morning, but instead head to the Majestic 7 (maybe in a bathrobe too?) for a PJ party and film, “The Wild Robot.” After the movie, I suppose you should get dressed then, and head out to get some requisite steps in with a walking tour of Charles Brigham buildings in town. What a talented architect we raised in our town, back in the 1800s! Sunday evening, you can dance again at the Sons of Italy Dinner Dance. I wonder, is DJ Sandro Russo related to the history tour guide, David Russo? It reminds me how we all miss ye old Russo’s market.