Entertainment
Small Saves Gets Some Acting Lessons in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.
Watertown Historian Backs Bill Exonerating People Accused of Witchcraft Prior to Salem Trials
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Marilynne Roach, center-right, and State Rep. Steve Owens, center-left, at the State House on the day that Roach spoke during a hearing about exonerating the victims of witch trials before the ones in Salem. (Photo by Caroline Enos / The Salem News)
Watertown historian and author Marilynne Roach who has researched the Salem Witch Trials recently testified at the State House for a bill that would exonerate the eight people, including two with ties to Watertown, found guilty of being alleged witches before the Salem 1692 panic.
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.
Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident, Victims Were Returning to Church After a Funeral
Two people died Tuesday during a multi-vehicle accident in East Watertown. The crash occurred after a funeral service in Watertown.
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.
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Government
Trash Strike: City Manager’s Letter to Republic & Teamsters, City Won’t Join Legal Action
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Overflowing trash and recycling bins on Main Street during the trash strike. (Photo by Dean Martino)
Watertown will not be joining the six communities seeking legal action against Republic Services for costs incurred from the trash strike. However, City Manger George Proakis sent a letter to Republic and Teamsters Local 25 urging them to get back to the bargaining table and reach a contract agreement.
Around Town
Registration Open for the 2025 Faire on the Square
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Watertown’s Faire on the Square returns to Saltonstall Park on Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon to 5 p.m.
Weather
Weather Forecast: A Couple Sunny Days Followed by Scattered Showers, Temps in Low 80s
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After one final burst of heat and humidity on Thursday, a cold front ushers in a more comfortable and seasonable pattern. Friday and Saturday look beautiful with sunshine, drier air, and lower dew points. A brief uptick in humidity returns Sunday with clouds and the chance for scattered showers. Early next week features pleasant summer weather with sunshine and average July temperatures. By mid to late week, warmth and humidity slowly build again, with a few chances for afternoon storms as another front approaches.
Real Estate
30+ Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Check out the open houses in Watertown this weekend.
Around Town
Trash Strike: 6 Communities Seek Assistance in Court; Watertown Bringing in Help to Collect Trash, Recycling
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A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
As the trash strike reaches 17 days, half a dozen affected communities have gone to court seeking assistance dealing with issues arising due to the strike.
Government
State Rep. Lawn Says “I am Deeply Sorry” After OUI Arrest
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State Rep. John Lawn
Watertown’s John Lawn, State Representative for the westside of Watertown, said “I am deeply sorry,” in a statement following his arrest on Wednesday for driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of property damage.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: ABBA Spectacle, Yoga, Plant Swap, Album Release, Italian Dinner
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Your weekend might kick off on Friday evening with a lively show at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, called Gimme Gimme. It is described as a sapphic ABBA disco spectacle, including burlesque, drag and aerial performances. Wake up on Saturday, have a relaxing morning and then head over to Artemis Yoga if you have a handy young person to do yoga play with. Their family yoga hour looks quite fun. Once well stretched out, check out the plant and seed swap on the library patio. Plant swaps are the best. You get plants for free, usually pesticide free, and you can learn so much about the plants from the fellow gardeners. Sunday evening there is a special fixed menu at Bar ‘Cino (actually every Sunday), and then a performance of the choral group called Sanctuary Boston back at the Mosesian. Start and end the week at the Mosesian. We are so lucky to have this arts center in our city!