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🌱 Patch AM: Can Watertown’s red‑hot Raiders stay perfect against Stoneham this week?
And check out Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum on the Watertown Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Watertown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Watertown's red‑hot Raiders stay perfect against Stoneham this week?
Also on today's calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
- Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Week 4 high school football Pickorama: Heavyweight battles to focus on (bostonherald.com) — Watertown High's football team is off to a 3-0 start, outscoring opponents 91-22, and now faces a key Middlesex League test against Stoneham as part of this week's statewide Pickorama matchups. The column breaks down several high-profile games, but highlights Watertown's resurgence as one of the more intriguing storylines entering Week 4.
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📸 Around Watertown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watertown
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★ Featured events ★
- Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am - Girl Scout Kickoff - EVENT IS FULL, NO WALK-INS →
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts - Headquarters/Office, 265 Beaver St, Waltham
1:00 pm - Free English as a Second Language Classes →
21 Bruce Rd, Waltham
11:45 am - DHARMA TALK + MEDITATION with Lama Tsering ~ Free/Donation →
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
12:00 pm - Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
Virtual,
6:30 pm - Intro to ADUs →
111 High St, Medford
6:30 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester St, Brookline
7:00 pm - MAA Open House →
Mount Alvernia Academy, 20 Manet Rd, Newton
8:30 am - Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing Halloween Walk Anywhere! →
Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St, Wellesley
11:30 am - The Vartanian Vision Benefit →
Gotham Comedy Club NYC, 208 W 23rd St, New York
6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 18
Monday October 19
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Other local events
- WHS Class of "76" 50th Reunion! →
Copper House Tavern
4:00 pm - Boston Skyline Chorus Sponsored Fundraiser →
The Chateau Italian Kitchen • Bar, 195 School St, Waltham
12:00 pm - Fall Craft Fair →
Ciociaro Social Club 144 Bridge St Newton, MA
12:00 pm - Soccer Night →
Victory Field, 40 Orchard St, Watertown
4:00 pm - Phantom of the Opera with LIVE Orchestra →
Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville
7:30 pm - Waltham's Comic Book & Collectibles Show →
193 Elm St, Waltham
10:00 am - Watertown Indigenous Peoples Day →
Hosmer School, 1 Concord Rd, Watertown
12:00 pm - Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits →
Online Event
12:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Watertown. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Watertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watertown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Belmont
- Community Police Academy Offers Look Behind the Belmont badge (belmontvoice.org)
- The Woolly Brew Opens in Belmont (blogspot.com)
- Belmont Student Organizes Music, Dance Event to Give Back (belmontvoice.org)
Cambridge
- Is Cambridge running low on water? (bostonglobe.com)
Somerville
- Massive Somerville Fire Displaces 43 Residents (patch.com)
Ok Watertown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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