Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings Win Overtime Thriller at Ryan Arena on Military Appreciation Night
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The Boston Gold Kings won an overtime thriller Saturday night at John A. Ryan Arena, 6-5 over the Norfolk Mallards.
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Beats Belmont in the 103rd Edition of the Thanksgiving Day Rivalry
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Watertown’s defense celebrates after stopping Belmont on fourth down late in the Thanksgiving Day Game. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a beautifully sunny Thanksgiving morning, with a gusty wind making it feel a little cooler then it really was, the 3-7 Watertown Raiders welcomed the 0-9 Belmont Marauders to Victory Field for the 103rd meeting of these two schools that dates back to 1921. In a game that was close throughout, Watertown won its second straight Thanksgiving Day game, this time by the score of 21-12.
Sold Out Donohue’s Turkey Trot Draws More Than 1,500 Runners & Walkers
More than 1,500 people took part in the 20th Donohue’s Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The 20th edition of the Donohue’s Turkey Trot drew the biggest crowd in the history of the Thanksgiving morning 5K run and walk. More than 1,500 people joined in the event, which raises money for the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.
City Will Buy Modular Classrooms to Give Time & Flexibility for Middle School Project
The City Council voted to purchase the modular classrooms currently being used as the temporary Watertown High School at Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
City Councilors unanimously voted to purchase the modular classrooms set up on Moxley Field on Tuesday. The City will make up the cost by eliminating leasing costs, and by owning them there will no longer be a rush to start a project to renovate or rebuild Watertown Middle School and there are hopes of reducing the price tag for that project.
Rivals Square Off Thursday Morning at Victory Field With Pride & Bragging Rights on The Line
Watertown hopes to keep the Thanksgiving Gam trophy in 2025. Last year. the Raiders won the Thanksgiving Game at Belmont. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On Thursday morning, Nov. 27th, better known as Thanksgiving, young men from Watertown and Belmont will suit up to play football for the chance to say “we beat them” in the 103rd edition of the Raiders versus Maurauders rivalry. And the beauty of it all is that it doesn’t matter what has transpired leading up to this game, either this season in terms of each schools overall record or past Thanksgiving Day games. It’s all about the day at hand and trying to put together 48 minutes of winning football.
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Entertainment
Holiday Celebration at Arsenal Yards Includes Black Friday, Character Extravaganza & Hannukkah Celebration
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Arsenal Yards has a lineup of events for the Holidays. (Courtesy of Arsenal Yards)
The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards.
Sports
Watertown Hosting Thanksgiving Football Game, See How to Get Tickets, Park & Gain Entry to Victory Field
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Watertown will host Belmont in the 103rd Thanksgiving Game on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. at Victory Field. Due to construction on the other parts of the complex, parking will not be allowed on site. Tickets are available online, and there is a discount until Wednesday afternoon.
Around Town
See the Thanksgiving Hours for City Hall, the Library & the Senior Center
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City buildings will close early on Wednesday and will remain closed through the Thanksgiving. Some will be closed on Friday, as well. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown.
Government
Residents Wanted to Serve on Several Boards, Including Health, Zoning, Planning, Council on Aging
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Watertown City Hall
Multiple City boards seek members, including the Board of Health, Community Preservation Committee, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Licensing Board, Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee, and the Council on Aging. See more information about the boards and how to apply in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Business
How to Shop Local in Watertown on Small Business Saturday
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The Watertown Business Coalition encourages the community to shop, eat, and spend locally on Nov. 29 — Small Business Saturday. See more info in the announcement from the WBC, below.
Around Town
Northeast Health Services Opens Offering Life-Saving Mental Health Care Clinic in Watertown
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The new Northeast Health Services clinic on Pleasant Street in Watertown. (Photo by Mario Joseph Forgione)
An outpatient mental health care clinic opened in Watertown on Pleasant Street, with another near town on Soldier Field Road in Brighton. Both are part of Northeast Health Services and offering a variety of services. See details in the announcement from Northeast Health Services, below.
Around Town
Parking Restrictions, Lane Shifts for Work on Man Holes, Drainage on Mt. Auburn Street
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From Nov. 24 to 26, drivers will see lane shifts and parking restrictions on two stretches of Mt. Auburn Street as crews raise man holes and install drainage. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.