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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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Elections

See What the City Councilor At-Large Hopefuls Spoke About During the Candidate Forum

By Charlie Breitrose | October 8, 2025

The five candidates for City Councilor At-Large appeared at the candidate forum hosted by Watertown News and Watertown Cable. The replay of the forum is available from WCA-TV.

Schools

Superintendent Reviewed Areas Where Watertown Fared Well in the State Accountability Results & Areas that Need More Focus

By Charlie Breitrose | October 8, 2025

Watertown had some highlights from the 2025 MCAS test and other accountability measures, including being recognized for the results in some areas, but school officials also identified areas that need more work.

Around Town

Watertown Boys & Girls Club Running December Vacation Program

By Guest Writer | October 8, 2025

December vacation 2025 is longer that most years, and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club will be offering limited daily programs during the school break. See more information provided by the WBGC, below.

Around Town

Watertown Church Hosting Series of Parenting Workshops

By Guest Writer | October 8, 2025

Grace Chapel Watertown

Grace Chapel will hold a series of parenting workshops at the church in Watertown. See details provided by Grace Chapel, below.

Around Town

Wayside Staff Spotlight: Program Director Sophia Suarez-Friedman

By Guest Writer | October 8, 2025

Sophia Suarez-Friedman.

Sophia Suarez-Friedman, Wayside Multi Program Director, shared her favorite local spot in Watertown, career advice, and what keeps her rooted to Wayside Multi in the latest Wayside Staff Spotlight. See what she said in the Q&A provided by Wayside.

Government

State Rep. Owens Hosting Office Hours in October

By Guest Writer | October 8, 2025

State Rep. Steve Owens

Residents can meet with State Rep. Steve Owens during three office hours in the month of October, including two in Watertown. See details in the information provided by Rep. Owens’ Office, below.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Woman Busted for Texting While Driving, a Slew of Shopliftings

By Charlie Breitrose | October 7, 2025

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Police/Fire

Watertown Fire Department Will Welcome Public at Open House

By Charlie Breitrose | October 7, 2025

The Watertown Fire Department will host an open house on Oct. 11.

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