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UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution

By Charlie Breitrose | 12 hours ago

A replica of one of the cannons hauled from Ft. Ticonderoga, New York, to Boston, through Watertown, in 1776. (Photo by Marilynne Roach)

Marilynne Roach, president of the Historical Society of Watertown, and State Rep. Steve Owens recently joined the reenactment and commemoration of an event that helped turn the tide of the American Revolution.

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

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. 

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Local Premier of Armenian Film “Songs of Solomon” at Mosesian Center

By Guest Writer | April 19, 2022

The Boston premiere of Songs of Solomon will be held at the Mosesian Center of the Arts on Tuesday, April 26.

Around Town

Watertown Runner One of Fastest Women in 2022 Boston Marathon, See How Other Locals Fared

By Charlie Breitrose | April 18, 2022

A Watertown woman finished among the top female runners in the 2022 Boston Marathon. She was one of more than a dozen runners to run the race on Patriots Day

Around Town

Trash and Recycling Collection Delayed by Patriots Day, See Upcoming Holidays

By Guest Writer | April 18, 2022

Watertown DPWWatertown trash and recycling toters.

The Watertown Department of Public Works sent out the following information:

Due to the Patriots Day holiday on Monday, April 18, 2022, the trash and recycling pickup schedule is Tuesday, April 19 through Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Arrests

Police Log: Suspect Speeds Away from Police & Resists Arrest, Shoplifters Hit Multiple Stores

By Charlie Breitrose | April 17, 2022

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Real Estate

Four Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | April 17, 2022

Two 2 families and two condos were sold this week.

Entertainment

Mosesian Center Presenting New Art Exhibit “Across Cultures: Invisible Ties and Journeys of Hope”

By Guest Writer | April 16, 2022

Rania MatarPhotographer Rania Matar’s work will be on display at an upcoming exhibition at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown.

The Mosesian Center for the Arts announced it will host two upcoming art exhibits. The MCA provided the following information:

Cartoon

Small Saves Unhappy With the Ref in This Week’s Comic

By Guest Writer | April 16, 2022

James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.

Engineering

Watertown Robotics Team Earns Honors for Success in Competition & Team Spirit

By Charlie Breitrose | April 15, 2022

Travis NorrisThe Watertown High School Robotics Team celebrated after becoming a finalist at the FIRST Robotics Greater Boston Event and winning the Team Spirit Award.

A small but dedicated group of Watertown High School students designed, programmed, and piloted a robot that competed and fared well against competition from around Eastern Massachusetts. And the WHS Robotics Team enjoyed one of its most successful years in 2022.

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