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Also on today's calendar: Boston Funny Live at The Royal Sonesta – Tony V & Christine Hurley and 16 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Watertown, MA Zoning Board — September 23, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — A recent Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals meeting ended with conditional approval of a site plan, requiring a revised landscaping plan among other details. Through MeetingWatch, residents can review the full report, minutes, and video timestamp showing the decision, and use the platform's tools to explore other questions about zoning actions across the city.
2. Historical Society Moves Date of Watertown During the Revolution Walking Tour (watertownmanews.com) — A popular Revolutionary War walking tour in Watertown has been pushed from Sunday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. because of an approaching storm. Starting at Zussman Memorial Park on Galen Street, the 90‑minute tour highlights Watertown's role as a temporary seat of Massachusetts government and ends at the historic Edmund Fowle House; registration is $10 by email.
3. Council President Discusses Watertown Sq. Improvements in Podcast (watertownmanews.com) — Watertown residents can now hear City Council President Mark Sideris walk through the latest thinking on Watertown Square improvements in a new city podcast episode. He explains the drafted garage concept, how the Council prioritizes changes in the square, and why there are no immediate public meetings while staff respond to feedback from the August 10 joint session.
4. Chaotic Wrestling 9/25/2026 OVERDRIVE Results (pwponderings.com) — A packed Chaotic Wrestling "Overdrive" show hit the Sons of Italy hall in Watertown on Friday night, with multiple championships successfully defended. Local fans saw The Breadwinners, Shannon LeVangie, Brad Hollister, and heavyweight champ Tyree Taylor all retain their titles after a full card streamed on Twitch and YouTube.
5. Same Site, New Look — Changes Coming to Watertown News (watertownmanews.com) — Regular readers of Watertown News will soon notice a refreshed design, including a smaller logo and a new front‑page layout with headlines over images. The site promises the same steady stream of local stories and comments while improving stability, though there may be brief downtime during the transition.
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