Police/Fire
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
New High School Building Taking Shape, Featuring Larger Gym, Theater & Classroom Spaces
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A view from the stage of the new theater in the new Watertown High School. A group toured the building on Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A wide expanse of gym space, a theater that features a main stage and a black box theater, a two story media center, and large classrooms are some of the highlights of the new Watertown High School building that is about six months away from opening.
Watertown Farmers Market Holding Pop Up Farm Shop, SNAP Recipients Can Get Free Fruits & Vegetables
Stock up on produce for at the Watertown Farmers Market Pop-Up Farm Shop on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Customers with SNAP benefits can get free fruits and vegetables from two farms. See more information provided by the City of Watertown.
Top Vote-Getters Did Not Always Win the Most Precincts in the 2025 Watertown Election
The winners in the Nov. 4, 2025 Watertown Election did not always win the most precincts, and voters in different parts of town preferred different candidates.
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Soccer, Back in Tournament Play, Shows No Jitters On The Way to a Victory Over St. Mary’s
Watertown senior Gavin Foley (number 6) gets congratulations from his teammates after scoring against St. Mary’s in the State Tournament Round of 32. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Election Day turned into a landslide for Watertown Boys Soccer in their return to tournament play for the first time since 2019, with an impressive 3-0 blanking of St.Mary’s of Lynn.
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JIM’s VIEW: Don’t Let the Score Fool You, Watertown Dominates in Tourney and Advances to Elite 8
Incumbents Returned to City Council, School Committee and Library Trustees, See Who Else Was Elected Tuesday
Community Food Drive Being Run by Human Services Department, Watertown Community Foundation
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boy’s Soccer Remains Undefeated After Win Over Stoneham
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Watertown Boys Soccer’s third home game of the early season, and first at Victory Field, was a 5-0 win versus Stoneham Wednesday under the lights. Two first-half goals by senior midfielder Gavin Foley was topped by fellow senior midfielder Aidan Anker, who scored three goals in the second half. Junior goalkeeper Declan Chapron pitched his second shutout of the week, following up a 1-0 shutout over Woburn on Monday.
Around Town
Watertown Group Screening Documentary on “Forever Chemicals”
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The following announcement was provide by Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee:
PFAS: Forever Chemicals; What They Mean for Our Health and What We Can Do
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Oktoberfest, Puppet Show, Armenian BBQ, Hockey & Forest Bathing
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It’s looking like a sunny and entertaining weekend in town! The slower summer weekends are past, and our event venues are definitely in the eventing mood. I’m sorry to tell you that the New England AcroFest is sold out (Give that a search if you haven’t heard of it.), but there is more enjoyment to be had. Why wait for October to celebrate Oktoberfest? The Mighty Squirrel Brewery will be at it all weekend, including a stein holding competition on Friday evening and an oompah band on Saturday afternoon. Or a sunny Saturday afternoon might take you to Arsenal Park for the annual Armenian BBQ. Feeling like some entertainment for the whole family? There’s a magician puppeteer putting on Good News Gus! at the Mosesian Sunday afternoon. Mount Auburn Cemetery is offering a Forest Bathing experience for a peaceful meditative time surrounded by their majestic trees. Finally, for those who love getting out on the ice, consider developing some new or improved hockey skills this and future Sunday evenings at the hockey skills clinic at the Watertown ice rink.
Entertainment
Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel
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Robin Wasley of Watertown won a Massachusetts Bok Award for her YA novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.”
Watertown’s Robin Wasley received a Massachusetts Book Award in the middle grade/young adult category for her novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.” A ceremony will be at the State House in October. See details about the winners in the announcement from the Massachusetts Center for the Book, below.
Around Town
Free Fall Open House at Fly Together Fitness in Watertown
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Fly Together Fitness announced a community open house in Watertown. See details below.
Around Town
Documentary Film About Armenians Displaced by War Premiering in Watertown
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The world premier of “A Suitcase to Home” will take place at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center in Watertown. (Contributed Photo)
The following announcement was provided by the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief:
Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) Boston invites you to join us on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) 47 Nichols Ave. Watertown, MA 02472 for the premiere of “A Suitcase to Home,” a remarkable documentary that not only won the prestigious Deauville Green Award, but also encapsulates the heart-wrenching struggles and unwavering spirit of the Armenian people.
Sports
Watertown Soccer Night Returns to Victory Field on Sept. 27
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Youth Soccer:
Soccer fans, families, and the entire Watertown community are invited to Watertown Soccer Night 2025 on Saturday, Sept. 27th at Victory Field. This year’s celebration will be bigger and better than ever, with the WHS Girls and Boys Varsity teams featured in a doubleheader at Victory Field.