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Two people died Tuesday during a multi-vehicle accident in East Watertown. The crash occurred after a funeral service in Watertown.
Food collected from multiple locations across the City during theCommunity Food Drive, running through December 31, 2025.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation received $43,000 in donations to support Watertown’s food pantries since the City of Watertown’s Community Food Drive began on October 31. These funds have been distributed to the Watertown Food Pantry and Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry to purchase and distribute food at each pantry.
Dolata, from top left counter clockwise, Madi Donlan, Joe Froeber, Reilly Somach, and Amelia Allison.
Dolata, a band out of Watertown featuring dual lead singers, recently released its debut single, and will soon host a listening party for its first EP.
Watertown High School’s Model United Nations club sent more than 40 students to the compeition at Boston Latin in November. (Contributed Photo)
A group of Watertown High School students showed their skills at diplomacy and negotiation and public speaking during the Model United Nations conference at Boston Latin School. Ten WHS students earned awards, including one who earned Best Delegate honors.
The Papas Elite Summer Basketball League finals tipped off Monday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Watertown Recreation)
The following information was provided by Watertown Recreation:
The fourth seed Donohue’s Kaos Club takes a 1-0 series lead in the Papas Elite Championship Finals edging out the third seed Zards, 64-62 on Monday night.
(UPDATE Aug. 18, 3:25 p.m.): The Tuesday Night Talk in August has been postponed to a date that will be announced at a later time.)
Once a month, the Watertown Police Department invites the public in to learn about how the department works and what officers are doing around town. On Aug. 19, the Tuesday Night Talk features the WPD’s School Resource Officers.
Watertown Police warn residents to be vigilant after four motor vehicles were stolen from town, and several other vehicle break-ins occuring over the last week.
The following announcement was provided by the Jewish Watertown Action Network:
The Jewish Watertown Action Network (JWAN) invites you to a screening of the film October 8, on Tuesday, August 19 that 6:30 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library.
On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Armenian Museum of America will welcome multi-talented artist Serj Tankian. Known for performing with the band System of a Down, Tankian will appear at the opening reception for the exhibition of his artwork at the Watertown-based museum. See more information provided by the AMA below.
During the week of Aug. 18-22 work on the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes installation of curbs and pouring of concrete for sidewalks, on the East End of town. Also, drainage work will continue. See details in the announcement sent out by the City of Watertown.
A single family, a two family and a townhouse in Watertown were sold this week.
Google MapsA Google Maps view of Walkers Pond. The pond is the dark area surrounded by trees. The red line is the city line, with Watertown to the right, and Waltham to the left.
Watertown officials have put out a survey for the community to weigh in on what they would like to see at the new recreation site at Walker Pond, which sits on the border with Waltham on the Westside of town. See the announcement from the City below.