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JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings, Sasquatch Split First Two Playoff Games, Deciding Game 3 Will be Played in Watertown

By Jim Vershbow, Contributor | 3 hours ago

The Boston Gold Kings will face the Salem Sasquatch in a winner-take-all Game 3 of of the PPSHL semifinal series on March 28. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)

It’s playoff-time in the Power Play Senior Hockey League (PPSHL), and while the league is still young, it’s never too soon for rivalries to form. Last season the number one seed at regular season’s end was the Salem Sasquatch. And when the semi-final results were in, and Salem and the Boston Gold Kings had earned a trip to the Finals, Salem was the favorite. But the Gold Kings won Game 1 on the road and blitzed the Sasquatch in Game 2 on home ice to win the title.

Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements

Kristopher Surette of Tighe & Bond shows the plans for the Mt. Auburn Street Project to members of the Coolidge Square business community. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Businesses in Coolidge Square will face some disruptions from the construction taking place over the spring, summer, and fall of 2026. Sidewalks will be ripped up and replaced as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project.

New Watertown High School Nearly Done, Remains on Budget

The new Watertown High School is approaching completion, with teachers expected to move in after school ends in June. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Wednesday afternoon, School Committee members, City Councilors and others got to see the new classrooms, theater, gym, and media center that will be enjoyed by Watertown High School students starting in September.

Boston Gold Kings Look to Defend Ryan Arena Ice in First Playoff Game vs. Salem

The Boston Gold Kings will host the Salem Sasquatch in Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs on March 21 at Ryan Arena. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)

The Boston Gold Kings bring their own form of March Madness to Watertown on Saturday night as the defending champs play Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs.

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Entertainment

Watertown Actor Featured in Production of “A Christmas Carol”

By Guest Writer | December 16, 2022

Watertown’s Brad Reinking will perform in The Hanover Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.”

The following announcement was provided by The Hanover Theatre:

The cherished family holiday tradition returns to Worcester! Generously sponsored by Assumption University, A Christmas Carol will take The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts’ stage from Saturday, Dec. 17 – Friday, Dec. 23. Tickets are on sale now.

Schools

Watertown Student Honored by Salem State for Academics & Engagement

By Guest Writer | December 16, 2022

The following announcement was provided by Salem State University:

Student Success and the First Year Experience office at Salem State University recently inducted 33 outstanding sophomore students into Alpha Omega Psi, an honor society for students who demonstrate strong academic performance and engagement at the university. During their first-year, these students participated in the Salem State University Emerging Scholars Program and successfully completed all requirements while maintaining a commitment to their academic success.

Around Town

Six Watertown Properties Holding Open Houses This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | December 16, 2022

Check out this week’s open houses in Watertown.

Sports

Watertown Girls Basketball Looks to Build on Foundation Set by Prior Teams

By Charlie Breitrose | December 15, 2022

Catherine WilliamsThe 2022-23 Watertown High School girls basketball team.

Watertown High School’s girls basketball team will have to replace a couple big contributors from last season, but Head Coach Pat Ferdinand said he wants to build on the foundation the team built last year.

Around Town

Free COVID Tests Available from the Watertown Health Department

By Charlie Breitrose | December 15, 2022

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Health Department:

Before you gather for the holidays, plan ahead and get FREE COVID-19 antigen test kits which are available in Watertown City Hall.

Around Town

Watertown Restaurants, Charles River Chamber Teamed to Provide More Than 700 Meals

By Guest Writer | December 15, 2022

Watertown Community FridgeThe Watertown Community Fridge, located at 80 Mt. Auburn St., provides free food and meals to those in need.

The Charles River Chamber’s Nourishing Watertown program has helped provide more than 700 meals to those in need through the Watertown Community Fridge.

Government

Watertown Will Buy Walkers Pond Property After Council Approves Deal

By Charlie Breitrose | December 14, 2022

Leo MartinWalkers Pond, on the Westside of Watertown, will be purchased by the City of Watertown for open space.

Watertown will expand its public open space and take control of one of the few wetlands in the city limits after the City Council voted to approve the acquisition of the Walkers Pond property.

Entertainment

Winter Solstice Celebration Hosted by Watertown Art Association

By Guest Writer | December 14, 2022

Swati Biswas and Friends will perform Indian dance as part of the Watertown Art Association and TILL/Wave Gallery’s “Celebrate the Solstice.”

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Art Association:

Watertown Art Association and TILL/Wave Gallery present “Celebrate the Solstice!” on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m.! At TILL/Wave Gallery, 264 Arlington St., Watertown.