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Police Log: Bones Unearthed at Historic Cemetery, Thieves Take 1 Car & Attempt to Take Another

By Charlie Breitrose | 15 hours ago

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. 

See When Registration Will Open for the 6th Annual Watertown Arts Market

The Watertown Arts Market returns to Arsenal Park on Aug. 8, 2026. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)

Registration will open for the 2026 Watertown Arts Market on Wednesday, April 1. See more details in the announcement from the Watertown Business Coalition, below.

No Kings III Protest Draws a Crowd in Watertown Square

One of the more than 1,000 attendees of the the No Kings III protest in Watertown Square on March 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Indivisible Progressive Watertown)

The following information was provided by Indivisible Progressive Watertown:

Approximately 1,300 people of all ages attended the No Kings III Protest in Watertown Square which was sponsored by Indivisible Progressive Watertown. Music was provided by Watertown’s own band “Rosie and the Resisters.” 

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Schools

Superintendent Reviewed Areas Where Watertown Fared Well in the State Accountability Results & Areas that Need More Focus

By Charlie Breitrose | October 8, 2025

Watertown had some highlights from the 2025 MCAS test and other accountability measures, including being recognized for the results in some areas, but school officials also identified areas that need more work.

Around Town

Watertown Boys & Girls Club Running December Vacation Program

By Guest Writer | October 8, 2025

December vacation 2025 is longer that most years, and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club will be offering limited daily programs during the school break. See more information provided by the WBGC, below.

Around Town

Watertown Church Hosting Series of Parenting Workshops

By Guest Writer | October 8, 2025

Grace Chapel Watertown

Grace Chapel will hold a series of parenting workshops at the church in Watertown. See details provided by Grace Chapel, below.

Around Town

Wayside Staff Spotlight: Program Director Sophia Suarez-Friedman

By Guest Writer | October 8, 2025

Sophia Suarez-Friedman.

Sophia Suarez-Friedman, Wayside Multi Program Director, shared her favorite local spot in Watertown, career advice, and what keeps her rooted to Wayside Multi in the latest Wayside Staff Spotlight. See what she said in the Q&A provided by Wayside.

Government

State Rep. Owens Hosting Office Hours in October

By Guest Writer | October 8, 2025

State Rep. Steve Owens

Residents can meet with State Rep. Steve Owens during three office hours in the month of October, including two in Watertown. See details in the information provided by Rep. Owens’ Office, below.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Woman Busted for Texting While Driving, a Slew of Shopliftings

By Charlie Breitrose | October 7, 2025

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Police/Fire

Watertown Fire Department Will Welcome Public at Open House

By Charlie Breitrose | October 7, 2025

The Watertown Fire Department will host an open house on Oct. 11.

Around Town

Hear About the Mass. Cultural Council, an Arts Roundtable & Watertown’s Oldest Home on Little Local Conversations

By Charlie Breitrose | October 7, 2025

Matt Hanna, the voice behind “Little Local Conversations” podcast, spoke with Michael Bobbitt, the executive director of the Mass Cultural Council; led an arts and culture roundtable; and the administrator of Historic New England which overseas the Browne House.

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