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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Community FridgeThe Watertown Community Fridge provides free food and meals to those who need it. It will move to a new location behind the Watertown Free Public Library on Nov. 10, 2025.
The Watertown Community Fridge, which offers free food 24/7, will be moving to a new location. See details provided by the Community Fridge, below.
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.
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.
By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. Perhaps you’ve heard that expression. I have some good new personal intentions … to get my blood pressure (bp) down. So I get up, breathe deeply, and take my bp. High, but lower than it was. I’ll take it. Now for a few minutes of meditation. (By the way, thanks to the Health Department and Stephanie V for getting me started on this path).
It’s another summer weekend in Watertown, and I have an eclectic group of town activities for you. If you only work half a day on Friday or not at all, and you’re into making things with assisted technology, visit the Hatch Maker Space for their drop-in hours from 1-4 p.m. “The Naked Gun” movie at the Majestic 7 Theater is full of goofy laughs, and this Friday is date night at the Majestic. So go laugh! On date night, if you buy one popcorn and fountain drink, you’ll get another free. Our town is full of cultural festivals, and this weekend there is a Nepali one, Haritalika Teej on Saturday evening. Go see what it’s all about. I bet the food will be delish. Another date night option this weekend is a visit to West on Main, an Irish pub in the West End that serves up some typical Irish meals as well as more American fare to go along with some Guiness. May your weekend be full of laughs, curry and creativity!
Watertown High School students will use an app to disable cellphones during class beginning in the fall of 2025. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
Watertown High School plans to disable students’ cellphones during class using software that the school will be piloting during the 2025-26 school year. At Monday’s meeting the School Committee heard from parents who called one of the books on the recommended summer reading list “anti-Semitic.” The Committee also got more information on the changes to the Sexual and Sex-based Discrimination policy.
Karl Green
The following announcement was provided by the Action for Boston Community Development:
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl Green of Watertown as vice president of administration. In this role, he leads the strategy, development, and implementation of administrative procedures for information technology services, office services, property management and purchasing departments.
Donohue’s Kaos Club won the 2025 Papas Elite Summer Basketball title with a 2-0 sweep of Zards in the finals. (Courtesy of Watertown Recreation)
The following information was provided by Watertown Recreation:
With a 53-37 win over the third seeded Zards in the 2025 Papas Elite League finals, the fourth seed Donohue’s Kaos Club is your 2025 Papas Elite League Champions.
Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
City officials recently reinforced that short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Watertown.
Watertown’s Grace Chapel invites the community to a free screening of “Moana 2,” on Friday, Aug. 22. See the announcement below.
The Papas Elite Summer Basketball League finals tipped off Monday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Watertown Recreation)
The following information was provided by Watertown Recreation:
The fourth seed Donohue’s Kaos Club takes a 1-0 series lead in the Papas Elite Championship Finals edging out the third seed Zards, 64-62 on Monday night.