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Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident, Victims Were Returning to Church After a Funeral

By Charlie Breitrose | December 24, 2025

Two people died Tuesday during a multi-vehicle accident in East Watertown. The crash occurred after a funeral service in Watertown.

Watertown Community Foundation Distributes $43,000 in Donations to Food Pantries

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.

Watertown Band, Dolata, Releasing First EP & Hosting Listening Party

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 Model UN Earns Honors at Boston Latin Conference

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.

More Headlines

Watertown Bids Farewell to China Rainbow, a Dining Destination for More than Half a Century

Three Watertown High Athletes Sign Letters of Intent to Play Sports at College Level

52-Unit Residential Building on Water Street Approved by Zoning Board

Around Town

Rodent Problem Growing Due to Trash Strike, Board of Health Rules on Tobacco Sale Violation

By Alex Degterev | July 29, 2025

The rodent problem in Watertown has been exacerbated by trash left on the street during the trash strike. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The Board of Health heard about the impact the trash strike is having on Watertown’s rodent problem during its July meeting. The board also discussed proposed changes to the City’s tobacco regulations, and discussed a reported violation at a business in town.

Around Town

Tickets on Sale for Dancing With the Watertown Stars 2025

By Charlie Breitrose | July 29, 2025

Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Dancing with the Watertown Stars.

Schools

Watertown Schools Settle Lawsuit Filed by Families of Students Allegedly Mistreated by Preschool Teacher

By Charlie Breitrose | July 28, 2025

The Watertown Public Schools settled a lawsuit brought by the families of four students in the district’s preschool program after alleged verbal and physical treatment by a teacher in the Early Steps Preschool Program.

Obituaries

OBIT: Robert Kaprielian, 89, Devoted Father, Veteran, Star Athlete at WHS, Cable Show Host

By Guest Writer | July 28, 2025

Robert Kaprielian of Watertown, passed away on July 25th with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Landyce (Torrance) Kaprielian. Devoted father of Rachel Kaprielian Feloney and her husband Paul and Myra Ovoian and her husband Bill, all of Watertown. Loving Papa to William Robert Gannon and Calvin and Drew Ovoian. Dear brother-in-law to Ilse Kaprielian of Belmont.

Around Town

Mt. Auburn St. Project: More Sidewalk Excavation & Drainage Work This Week

By Guest Writer | July 27, 2025

Planned work on the Mt. Auburn Street Project will impact the East End of town during the week of July 28, including sidewalk excavation and drainage work. See the announcement from the City of Watertown below.

Real Estate

Nine Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | July 27, 2025

Three condos, three single families, a pair of two families and a townhouse were sold this week.

Around Town

State Rep. Lawn Plans to Run for Re-Election After Changing Plea in OUI Case

By Charlie Breitrose | July 26, 2025

State Rep. John Lawn

Watertown State Rep. John Lawn said he is planning to seek re-election the same week that he changed his plea in the driving under the influence of alcohol case, admitting in a Boston courtroom to sufficient facts on the charges.

Weather

Lightning Strikes in Watertown During Brief but Powerful Storm

By Charlie Breitrose | July 25, 2025

Lightning strikes in Watertown on July 25, 2025 are circled in yellow. Two other red dots mark strikes nearby in Belmont and Newton.(Map from LightningMaps.org)

A thunderstorm rolled through Watertown Friday afternoon, and two lightning bolts struck around town.