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THE FINALS: Gold Kings Host Hudson Valley in Game 1 of the Championship Series

By Charlie Breitrose | 17 hours ago

Defending Power Play Senior Hockey League Champs, the Boston Gold Kings, will open the finals by hosting the Hudson Valley Reapers on Saturday, April 4 at 4 p.m. at John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown.

Police Log: Bones Unearthed at Historic Cemetery, Thieves Take 1 Car & Attempt to Take Another

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

JIM’S VIEW: Defending-Champ Gold Kings Take Winner-Take-All Game 3 in PPSHL Semifinals

Repeat after me – “The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions … The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions.” It’s an exercise I imagine most defending champions undertake. It’s a challenge winning it all, and even more so to repeat. 

See When Registration Will Open for the 6th Annual Watertown Arts Market

The Watertown Arts Market returns to Arsenal Park on Aug. 8, 2026. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)

Registration will open for the 2026 Watertown Arts Market on Wednesday, April 1. See more details in the announcement from the Watertown Business Coalition, below.

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Entertainment

Survey Seeks Feedback from Watertown Artists About Workspace Needs

By Guest Writer | May 18, 2022

The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

If you are an artist, musician, or creative in any field that lives or works in Watertown — or would like to — Watertown Public Arts & Culture wants your feedback!

54 Bus

MBTA Would Add New Bus Routes in Watertown as Part Revamping of Bus Service

By Charlie Breitrose | May 17, 2022

Charlie BreitroseAn MBTA bus in Watertown.

The MBTA has proposed some major changes to its bus service, including more frequent runs for the 70 Bus and the addition of two routes: one serving Newton and Waltham, and another that goes from Riverside Station in Newton to Arlington and includes Belmont.

Adopt an Island

Watertown Rotary Beautifying Area as Part of Adopt an Island Area

By Charlie Breitrose | May 17, 2022

Rotary Club of WatertownRotary Club of Watertown members John Nealon, Maria Papadopoulos, Kitty Mennilli, and Ruth Rudnick cleaned the island in the middle of the Rotary at Common and Church streets. Rotary maintains the area as part of the Adopt an Island program.

Recently, members of the Rotary Club of Watertown grabbed some gardening tools to help spruce up a traffic island in Watertown.

Government

State Rep. Owens Hosting Office Hours Weekly in June

By Guest Writer | May 17, 2022

State Rep. Steve Owens.

The following announcement was provided by the office of State Rep. Steve Owens:

State Representative Steve Owens will be hosting office hours throughout the month of June for residents of the 29th Middlesex District.

Bud's Goods

Bud’s Goods, Watertown’s Second Cannabis Dispensary, Opening Soon

By Charlie Breitrose | May 16, 2022

Bud’s GoodsBud’s Goods, Watertown’s second marijuana dispensary, will soon be opening on Pleasant Street.

Watertown’s second recreational marijuana dispensary will open soon on the west side of town. Owners want it to have a homey feel and it will be the only “small cannabis” operator.

Around Town

Community Forum on Watertown High School to Discuss Traffic Studies, Swing Space

By Charlie Breitrose | May 16, 2022

Ai3 ArchtiectsA rendering of what the new Watertown High School will look like (note the colors have not been settled).

The latest community forum for the Watertown High School project will include a discussion of the final traffic studies for both the new WHS and the temporary location at Moxley Field.

College

LETTER: Third Grader Writes Why College Should be More Affordable

By Guest Writer | May 16, 2022

(The following letter was originally written as an assignment where students were asked to write about a subject that is important to them, according to Hosmer Elementary School teacher Christine Fletcher. It is the unedited version of the essay.)

Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut or a doctor or an architect? If you want to be one of these jobs when you’re grown up you have to go to college. 

Arrests

Police Log: Man Backed Car Into Woman, Driver Hits Parked Construction Vehicle

By Charlie Breitrose | May 15, 2022

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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