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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
None
Incidents
Nov. 14, 6:35 p.m.: A resident parked her car at Repton Place on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. and when she returned the next morning at 7:45 a.m. she smelled a strong odor of marijuana inside. She does not smoke and didn’t know anyone who would in her car.
Dick Terhune stars in “A Christmas Carol” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown has announced December performances, exhibitions, and arts education programs. From theater, comedy, variety, and music to new exhibitions and arts education, there’s plenty of variety in the month’s programming. “We aimed to offer traditional holiday shows and a variety of events for everyone,” said Executive Director Darren Farrington. “We want our community to feel that December is for everyone.”
Performances
Once Upon a Time | December 2
Watertown Children’s Theatre’s youngest performers, the Junior Players (grades K-2), showcase their vocal, dance, and acting skills in a one-of-a-kind musical revue bringing the pages of favorite fairy tales to life – and telling some new stories along the way! Multiverse Concert Series presents Reef Music | December 3
This action-packed day interweaving coral science, live electro-symphonic music, large-screen video, and immersive activities for the audience is suitable for children, adults, and families.
Charlie BreitroseRunners hit the streets for the 17th annual Donohue’s Turkey Trot on Thursday morning. The tradition continued Thursday morning when hundreds of runners and walkers gathered for the 17th time to hit the streets of Watertown during the Donohue’s Bar & Grill Turkey Trot. The proceeds from the 5K run and walk run and walk go to the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. Charlie BreitroseTurkey Trot competitors jump off the line at the start of the 5K race. The race drew a large crowd on a sunny but crisp Thanksgiving morning when temperatures hovered around freezing.
Natalie Nigito PhotographyWatertown High School’s football team played on the Boston Red Sox’ home field and defeated Belmont in the 100th edition of the annual rivalry game. Photos by Natalie Nigito and Charlie Breitrose
BOSTON — Watertown defeated Belmont in a special Thanksgiving game played at one of the most storied sporting arenas in America. The Raiders won the 100th game played in the Thanksgiving rivalry, this year played at Fenway Park on Wednesday night. Check out images from the revelry in and around the game. See coverage of the game game by clicking here.
Charlie BreitroseWatertown football coach John Cacace holds the trophy aloft after Watertown defeated Belmont in the Thanksgiving game played at Fenway Park. BOSTON — After letting their rivals from Belmont tie the score on the stroke of halftime, Watertown High School’s football team took control of in the second half to win an extra-special Thanksgiving eve game played under the lights at Fenway Park, 21-7. Watertown Head Coach John Cacace said he had a simple message to inspire the team at halftime. “It feels great man, we work all year to finish it up just like this and I’m so happy for our kids, the way we played the second half,” Cacace said. “I challenged them at halftime to come out tougher and we did, man.”
The annual Watertown property tax classification hearing and vote will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 22, and taxes look likely to rise in Fiscal Year 2023. City Assessor Earl Smith will present the Tax Classification during the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. The presentation can be seen by clicking here. The Watertown Board of Assessors recommends adopting the maximum shift from residential properties to CIP (commercial, industrial and personal) properties, which is 150 percent, according to the presentation. Also, the Board recommends that the Council provide a residential exemption of 33 percent, which would be three percentage points higher than Fiscal Year 2022.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
From Week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 6:
Nov. 3, 8 p.m.: A white van hit a car parked on Union Street.
Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior co-captains Lizzie Loftus, foreground, and Maggie Driscoll lift the State Championship trophy after the Raiders beat Sandwich 2-0. NORWELL — The Raiders 2-0 victory over Sandwich on Saturday clinched the Watertown High School field hockey program’s 20th State Championship, and two straight MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament titles. In 2021, the Raiders returned to the top after a four-year drought by winning in double-overtime. This year, the Raiders scored goals in each half to secure the trophy, but the lack of suspense did not mute the celebration.