Real Estate
Five Homes Sold This Week in Watertown
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Three condos, a townhouse, and a three-family home were sold this week.
Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration
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Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights a candle on the ice menorah during the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The flames of the candles on the big outdoor menorah shone through the dark and frigid night during Monday’s Chabad Watertown’s fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards.
Perkins Students Learn Life Skills Working at Local Businesses & Organizations
Perkins School for the Blind student Hugh helps Watertown Savings Bank sort coins as part of a work experience partnership. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Students from Perkins School for the Blind have the opportunity to expand their education by leaving campus and learning on the job by working for businesses and organizations in and around Watertown.
Watertown’s Special Education Program “Needs Assistance” According to State Report
For the first time, the Watertown Public Schools’ Special Education program has failed to earn a grade of “Meets Requirements” from state officials. The School Committee heard a report about the shortfalls and possible solutions at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
Watertown’s contract with the Flock Safety company for eight license plate reading cameras was signed in September, but City officials are working on changing the section covering when data will be shared with other law enforcement. Meanwhile, a neighboring community terminated its contract with Flock, and another is determining its own policy for using the cameras.
More Headlines
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
Community Preservation Funds Approved for 2 Affordable Housing Projects & Work at the Commander’s Mansion
Mixed Use Building With 40 Residential Units on Mt. Auburn St. Approved by Planning Board
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Girls Basketball Rides Youth Movement In Season-Opening Win Over Belmont
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The lights are back on at the Watertown Middle School Gymnasium and the 2025-26 Basketball Season is underway. While Boys Hoops travelled to Belmont to open their campaign, the Girls opened at home to begin the the third and final interim season of hoops at the Middle School before beginning play at the new High School Gym in December of 2026. Coach Mike Tempesta, in his third year at the helm, and his young and small (as in only ten dressed) squad got off to a good start with a 63-54 win over the cross-town rival Marauders.
Entertainment
Small Saves Takes a Sick Day in This Week’s Comic Strip
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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.
Around Town
Menorah Lighting, Fire Dancer, Crafts & More at Chabad Watertown’s Chanukah Celebration
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Arsenal Yards is partnering with Chabad Watertown to put on the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration on Monday, Dec. 15. See details in the announcement from Arsenal Yards.
Government
Residents Can Apply to Take Part in Citizens’ Legislative Seminar at the State House
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Massachusetts State House (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
State Sen. Will Brownsberger seeks residents interested in learning about the functions of the Massachusetts State Legislature during the upcoming Citizens’ Legislative Seminar at the State House. See more info provided by Brownsberger’s office, below.
Schools
Hosmer School Celebrated 2025-26 Literacy Week with a Theme of “The Power of Words”
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The following piece was provided by Hosmer Elementary School:
On Friday, Dec. 5, Hosmer School proudly concluded its annual Literacy Week, a vibrant celebration of the theme “The Power of Words” held districtwide in Watertown from December 1-5, 2025. The week highlighted how words shape communication, spark imagination, and strengthen community. The guiding message “Words have power. We communicate with our words. We paint pictures with words” framed a series of engaging activities for students, staff, and families.
Real Estate
14 Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Watertown has more than a dozen open houses over the weekend.
Around Town
Watertown Preschool Hosting Winter Gala Silent Auction
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The following announcement was provided by Russell Cooperative Preschool:
For 50 years, Russell Cooperative Preschool has been a place where young children learn through play, explore nature, and experience the joy of belonging to a caring community. This holiday season, Russell invites current families, alumni, neighbors, and the wider Watertown community to support that mission by participating in its annual Winter Gala Silent Auction, open now through Saturday, December 13th at 8 p.m.