Entertainment
St. Patrick’s Church Hosting Three Day Winterfest
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Watertown’s St. Patrick’s Church’s Winterfest features visits with Santa, trivia, and breakfast after Mass. See more details from St. Pat’s, below.
Police Log: Scammer Uses Church in Fraud, Mini Van Stolen
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Restaurant Spotlighted by Governor for Providing Free Meals During SNAP Benefits Cuts
The owner of a Watertown restaurant got a special call from the Governor for donating meals to people in need when the SNAP benefits lapsed during the Federal Government shutdown.
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.
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Beats Belmont in the 103rd Edition of the Thanksgiving Day Rivalry
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.
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City Will Buy Modular Classrooms to Give Time & Flexibility for Middle School Project
Rivals Square Off Thursday Morning at Victory Field With Pride & Bragging Rights on The Line
Board of Health Revokes Licenses for 2 Bodywork Businesses, Details of Inspections Discussed
Real Estate
Four Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Weekend
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A pair of condos, a townhouse, and a single-family home were sold in town this week.
Entertainment
Irish Dancer from Watertown Performing in Boston Area for First Time in Nearly 2 Decades
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Jack Blackmon in PATH. (Photo by Julie Lemberger)
Irish dance star Seán Curran, whose career began with classes as a child living in Watertown, returns to the area for a dance concert Dec 6 and 7. This will be the first time his with his internationally acclaimed company has performed in the region since 2007. See more details in the announcement from Seán Curran Company, below
Around Town
DCR Seeks Input from Residents About Future of Park on Former GSA Site in East Watertown
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A map of the park on the former GSA Site in East Watertown. (DCR)
A former industrial site where the U.S. Army burned and stabilized depleted uranium has been cleaned up and turned into a park at the intersection of Arsenal Street and Greenough Boulevard. State officials now want to know what features residents want to see in the passive recreation space.
Entertainment
A Small Saves Thanksgiving & a Small Saves Storybook Video
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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
Call for Nominations: Unity Award Continues Long Tradition of Honoring Watertown’s Unsung Heroes
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Charlie BreitroseA mural created by Watertown High School students for the 20th annual Unity Breakfast.
World in Watertown announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Unity Award, presented each year at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Breakfast to recognize individuals or groups making significant contributions to civic life in Watertown. Nominations remain open through Nov. 30, 2025.
Real Estate
Five Open Houses in Watertown Over Thanksgiving Weekend
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A two-family, a townhouse and three condos will be hosting open houses this weekend.
Entertainment
Merry Mingle Returns to the Commander’s Mansion with Holiday Characters, Train Rides & a Tree Lighting
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Please join us for The Merry Mingle on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion! Enjoy festive outdoor activities including a toy chest drive with Watertown Veterans’ Services benefiting the Whooley Foundation, meet-and-greets with holiday characters, train rides, artificial snowball fight with Watertown Recreation, and the Christmas tree lighting at 7:30 p.m., and more!