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

By Charlie Breitrose | 22 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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Business

Watertown Restaurant a Finalist in National Contest for “Serving Their Community”

By Charlie Breitrose | May 12, 2022

Watertown’s Ritcey East has chosen as one of five finalists in a contest run by Toast for restaurants who make a difference in their communities. The winner will received $10,000, and voting is now open.

Celebration of Spring

Perkins School & Revels Present 21st Annual Celebration of Spring on Facebook Live

By Guest Writer | May 12, 2022

RevelsRevels singers and the Perkins School for the Blind will put on a musical Celebration of Spring.

The following information was provided by Revels:

Join us for our 21st annual springtime collaboration with the talented Perkins School community! 

Around Town

Catch Basin Cleaning in Watertown; Rain Barrels Available from DPW

By Guest Writer | May 12, 2022

The Watertown Department of Public Works provided the following information:

Beginning the week of May 9, 2022, the City will be cleaning stormwater catch basins throughout the City, utilizing a contractor, BMC Corp. There are about 3,600 catch basins in the City and it will take about a month to clean them all.

City Manager

City Manager Finalists Discuss Police, Libraries and the Senior Center

By Charlie Breitrose | May 11, 2022

During Monday’s City Manager Finalist community forum the three candidates shared their thoughts on a number of items, including hiring the next Police Chief, libraries, and the Senior Center and senior services.

Around Town

See Who Will be Playing at the 2022 Saltonstall Park Concert Series

By Guest Writer | May 11, 2022

The 2022 Watertown free summer concerts series features 14 groups starting on June 1 and running through the end of August.

Around Town

Free Health Fair to be Hosted by Mount Auburn Hospital Open to All

By Guest Writer | May 11, 2022

A free health fair will be presented by the Armenian American Medical Association, Mount Auburn Hospital, and The City of Watertown. The event is open to all.

Comprehensive Plan

City Officials to Talk About Watertown’s Comprehensive Plan at Business Coalition Event

By Charlie Breitrose | May 11, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall

Officials from City Hall will talk about the process of updating Watertown’s primary planning document, the Comprehensive Plan, during an event hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition.

City Council

City Manager Finalists Discuss Why They Want to Come to Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | May 10, 2022

Watertown City Hall

The three finalists for Watertown City Manager met with the public, and answered questions on Monday night. They shared some of their philosophies and approach to leadership, as well as why they want to become the City’s chief executive.

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