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Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident, Victims Were Returning to Church After a Funeral

By Charlie Breitrose | December 24, 2025

Two people died Tuesday during a multi-vehicle accident in East Watertown. The crash occurred after a funeral service in Watertown.

Watertown Community Foundation Distributes $43,000 in Donations to Food Pantries

Food collected from multiple locations across the City during theCommunity Food Drive, running through December 31, 2025.

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation received $43,000 in donations to support Watertown’s food pantries since the City of Watertown’s Community Food Drive began on October 31. These funds have been distributed to the Watertown Food Pantry and Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry to purchase and distribute food at each pantry.

Watertown Band, Dolata, Releasing First EP & Hosting Listening Party

Dolata, from top left counter clockwise, Madi Donlan, Joe Froeber, Reilly Somach, and Amelia Allison.

Dolata, a band out of Watertown featuring dual lead singers, recently released its debut single, and will soon host a listening party for its first EP.

Watertown Model UN Earns Honors at Boston Latin Conference

Watertown High School’s Model United Nations club sent more than 40 students to the compeition at Boston Latin in November. (Contributed Photo)

A group of Watertown High School students showed their skills at diplomacy and negotiation and public speaking during the Model United Nations conference at Boston Latin School. Ten WHS students earned awards, including one who earned Best Delegate honors.

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Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Gorky Exhibit, Free Mansion Tours, WHS Art Exhibit, Christmas Concert

By Charlo Maurer, Contributor | December 18, 2025

This weekend’s solstice marks the point where days stop getting shorter and begin gaining sunlight. Hoorah! We are also in the middle of Chanukah, and Christmas is on its way, in case you hadn’t noticed. These December days are perfect for going to see art, especially if you want to procrastinate on your gift shopping. If you haven’t seen the Gorky show at the Armenian Museum, head on over this weekend. Another art exhibit is the art of Watertown High School students in the second floor gallery of the library. It’s available anytime the library is open. If you are free on Friday midday, Gore Place is offering free tours of the mansion. (It usually costs $16.) It will be decorated for Christmas and their gift shop might be a good place to do some holiday shopping. If you are in the mood for some holiday music, go to the Residence in Watertown Square for a musical Christmas celebration on Saturday afternoon.

Sports

JIM’S VIEW: Boys Basketball Goes Down to Defeat to Woburn in Home Opener

By Jim Vershbow, Contributor | December 17, 2025

Watertown Boys Basketball has enjoyed a rich history the past 31 years, all under the stewardship of Head Coach Steve Harrington. Three State Titles (’07, ’09, ’18), as well as appearances in five title games and nine Final Fours. Beyond those numbers are the many young men who have passed through the program and accomplished great things on the Watertown hardwood, and quite often beyond. There is never a time when Watertown basketball goes into a season expecting anything less than competing for the Middlesex League title and a trip to the MIAA Div. 3 Tournament.

Environment

City Council Sends Letter to MWRA Opposing Allowing Sewage Overflow in the Charles River

By Charlie Breitrose | December 17, 2025

Dave MartinA view down the Charles River from the Bridge on North Beacon Street.

The City Council sent a letter to the MWRA opposing allowing sewage overflow from being released into the Charles River and returning to the days when the river was a “dumping ground for sewage.”

Schools

Eight Watertown Students Make Honor Roll at BC High School

By Guest Writer | December 17, 2025

Boston College High School announced the first quarter honor roll, and eight students from Watertown made the grades. See the announcement from BC High, below.

Around Town

Watertown Hibernians Hosting Joint Blood & Food Drive

By Charlie Breitrose | December 17, 2025

The American Red Cross and the Watertown Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold the final blood drive of the year at Hibernian Hall on Dec. 27. The event is also a food drive for the Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry.

Around Town

Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration

By Charlie Breitrose | December 16, 2025

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.

Around Town

Housing for All Watertown Hosts Third Annual Happy HAW-lidays Cookie Exchange

By Guest Writer | December 16, 2025

The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:

Housing for All Watertown will host its third annual Happy HAW-lidays Cookie Exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 5-7 p.m. in the Social Hall of First Parish of Watertown, located at 35 Church Street. The event is open to the public and welcomes community members of all ages!

Elections

Daniel Lander Announces Candidacy for Suffolk and Middlesex State Senator

By Guest Writer | December 16, 2025

Daniel Lander.

The following announcement was provided by Team Lander:

On Dec. 15, Daniel Lander announced his candidacy for State Senate in the Suffolk and Middlesex District. Running to take on the cost of living crisis in Massachusetts, Daniel will prioritize making our communities more affordable and great places to live, while challenging the inaction and inertia of the State Senate.