Around Town

Menorah Lighting, Fire Dancer, Crafts & More at Chabad Watertown’s Chanukah Celebration

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Arsenal Yards is partnering with Chabad Watertown to put on the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration on Monday, Dec. 15. See details in the announcement from Arsenal Yards. In partnership with Chabad Watertown, please join us for our fourth annual public menorah lighting ceremony and celebration! Featuring a live fire dance performance, crafts, a menorah lighting ceremony, live music, complimentary treats, an interactive light display from Brighter Ignited and more!

Entertainment

Holiday Celebration at Arsenal Yards Includes Black Friday, Character Extravaganza & Hannukkah Celebration

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Arsenal Yards has a lineup of events for the Holidays. (Courtesy of Arsenal Yards)

The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards. HOLIDAY EVENT SCHEDULE

Annual Gift Drive & Black Friday Celebration

Friday, November 28th 12pm – 3pm

Guests are encouraged to bring unwrapped gift donations to the River Green, to support the Watertown Boys & Girls Club & the Whooley Foundation, run by the Watertown Police and Fire departments. In addition, we will have a DJ, crafts, Santa, and more holiday cheer! Character Extravaganza

Wednesday, December 3rd 4:00 – 6:00pm

This is a day not to be missed at AY with meet & greets with all the holiday characters!

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Holiday Market, Young Rockers, “Taskmaster” Watch Party, Organ Concert

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An entertaining start to this weekend is a trip to see the Watertown Children’s Theater production of Anastasia: The Musical on Friday evening or on Saturday. Then for lots of lighthearted fun, Saturday afternoon there is a Taskmaster (TV show) watching party at the library. It is a funny and tongue-in-cheek TV show that is perfect for group watching. I can hear the laughter now! Sunday in the late morning or afternoon there is a holiday gift shopping block party at Arsenal Yards.

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Armenian Bazaar, Zine Fest, Comedy, Deep Listening Experience, Audio-Visual Exhibit

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Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Artist-in-Residence Lia Pikus

This weekend’s fun starts on Friday with the St. James Armenian Church’s 78th annual bazaar. Go grab some shish, losh or chicken kabobs while your kids get face painted and you pick up your raffle winnings. On Saturday starting at 11 the library is putting on their impressive Zine Fest. You can participate as a writer, reader or just if you are zine curious.

Entertainment

Still Time to Register for Watertown’s Got Talent 2025

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Watertown’s Got Talent has become an annual event at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The following information came form Arsenal Yards:

Think you got what it takes to be the 2025 Watertown’s Got Talent Superstar? Apply Now! Email us your talent description and video at hello@arsenalyards.com TODAY for a chance to compete! All applications are due by Monday, September 29th.

Business

Charles River Chamber Hosting Pair of Events in Watertown

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The Charles River Regional Chamber will host two events in Watertown during September. The organization represents Watertown, Newton, Needham, and Wellesley. See more information in the Chamber’s announcement below. Business After Hours at Gore Place

Thursday, September 11, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Charles River and Waltham Chambers are teaming up for a special joint Business After Hours at the beautiful Gore Place! Mingle with professionals from across both chambers while enjoying complimentary refreshments in the historic carriage house and scenic grounds.

Police/Fire

Third Group of Suspects in Busted Multi-State Brothel Identified

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A third set of alleged customers of a multi-state prostitution ring that used local luxury apartments, including in Watertown, were revealed on Friday. Among the apartment buildings in which the brothel operated out of was Blvd & Bond apartments in Arsenal Yards in Watertown, as well as buildings in Watertown, Cambridge, Dedham Virginia and California. The 10 men identified in court Friday, according to NBC10 Boston, include: Amrit Chaudhuri of Brookline, Mitchell Rubenstein of Chestnut Hill, Marshall Berenson of Cambridge, Harmanpreet Singh of Woburn, Kenneth Posco of Fitchburg, George Wu of Needham, Patrick Enright of Wakefield, Suren Chelian of Lexington, Sankara Asapu of Malden, and John Cascarano of Hingham. The Boston Globe reported that the court “identified a complaint that police sought” against Paul J. Urban of East Bridgewater. He did not receive the proper summons, so his hearing will take place on April 25.

Police/Fire

10 More Accused Customers of Busted Brothel Ring Revealed, Including Cambridge Councilor

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The identities of 10 more men who allegedly bought sex through a local brothel ring that operated out of luxury apartments, including in Watertown, were revealed on Friday. One of the men, Paul Toner, is a Cambridge City Councilor, according to WBUR. The multi-state prostitution ring used apartment buildings in Watertown, Cambridge, Dedham Virginia and California, including Blvd & Bond apartments located in Arsenal Yards in Watertown. The 10 defendants revealed on Friday were: Toner, of Cambridge; James C. Cusack, of Concord; Anurag Bajpayee, of Cambridge; Jeffrey Henry, of Exeter, N.H.; Steven Riel of Laconia, N.H.; Howard Redmond, of Tewksbury; Frederick G. Rosenthal, of Marblehead; Timothy Ackerson, of Waltham; Matthew Ellis Fulton, of Belmont; and Nathaniel Welch, of Concord. Last week, the first dozen suspects were revealed.