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

By Charlie Breitrose | April 3, 2026

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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Watertown Boys Hockey Team Rolls in First Round of State Tourney

By Charlie Breitrose | March 6, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown junior Mauricio Souza score the second of two goals against South Shore Tech in the first round of the State Tournament.

Watertown High School’s boys hockey team made a statement in the first round of the MIAA Div. 4 State Tournament by scoring in double digits and shutting out its opponent.

Real Estate

Half a Dozen Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | March 6, 2022

A variety of homes were sold this week, including a four-family home.

Basketball

Trio of Seniors Lead Watertown Boys Basketball Team to Tourney Victory Over Medway

By Charlie Breitrose | March 5, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown Senior Tyler Timperio drives against Medway in Friday’s State Tournament game. He led the Raiders with 20 points in the first round victory.

Watertown’s Tyler Timperio scored 20 points for the Raiders and fellow senior Pierre Paul Labossiere added 19 in the 54-39 win over Medway in the first round of the MIAA Div. 3 boys basketball tournament on Friday night.

Basketball

Watertown Girls Basketball Team Dominates Second Half to Win Tourney Game

By Charlie Breitrose | March 5, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior Taylor Lambo led the Raiders in with 17 points in the victory in the first round of the State Tournament over Greater Lowell Tech.

The State Tournament got started on a positive note for the Watertown High School girls basketball team with a 53-28 win over Greater Lowell Tech on Friday night.

Entertainment

A Pair of Small Saves Cartoons, Including a Famous Goalie Mask

By Guest Writer | March 5, 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.

COVID-19

Superintendent to Ask School Committee to Make Masks Optional for Students

By Charlie Breitrose | March 4, 2022

Superintendent Dede Galdston will recommend that the School Committee allow mask wearing for students to be optional, as long as the COVID-19 cases trend continues “in the right direction.”

Around Town

Rabies Clinic Available for Watertown Residents

By Guest Writer | March 4, 2022

The City of Watertown provided the following information:

There is a Watertown/Belmont Rabies Clinic on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beech Street Center Community Room at 266 Beech St. in Belmont.

Real Estate

Several Watertown Homes Having Open Houses This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | March 4, 2022

Take a look at the properties hosting open houses this weekend.

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