Belle's Burgers to close Friday after 22 years

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Belle's Burgers & Ice Cream to close after 22 years

Belle's Burgers & Ice Cream at 46 Arsenal St. will serve its last burgers and ice cream on Friday, Sept. 25, the restaurant announced on Facebook. Owners Jon Beatrice and Peter Stahl did not give a reason for the closure; the spot, formerly Wild Willy's, reopened in 2025 after a renovation and menu changes. Buff's Pub in Newton is reportedly expected to take over the space, according to Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants.

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Library cookbook club explores tapas and Spanish cuisine

Watertown Free Public Library's Cook the Books club meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., for a tapas and Spanish cuisine potluck; registration required.

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Introductory Taiwanese Mahjong session fills library evening

The Chinese American Association of Watertown introduces Taiwanese Mahjong at the library Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; registration is full, with a waitlist available.

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Buttermilk & Bourbon hosts one-night Down & Dirty dinner

Buttermilk & Bourbon at Arsenal Yards hosts a one-night, three-course oyster dinner Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m., featuring bourbon-and-bacon casino, jambalaya with fried oysters, and dessert with bourbon pairings.

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Hits and Holos schedules Pokémon League and Riftbound night

Hits and Holos hosts casual Pokémon League play and trading Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m., followed by Riftbound Nexus Nights, 7-9 p.m.

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Toddler Time brings stories and songs to the library

Watertown Free Public Library offers Toddler Time Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10-10:30 a.m., in the Children's Program Room for walkers through age 2; no registration required.

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Kids' STEAM Club to make cyanotype sun prints

The library's STEAM Club meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4-4:30 p.m., for children ages 6-11 to make cyanotype sun prints; registration required.

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Family Story Time scheduled for Tuesday evening

Watertown Free Public Library holds Family Story Time Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6-6:30 p.m., with stories and wind-down songs for children ages 0-5; no registration required.

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Library Drama Club to set audition dates Tuesday

The library's Drama Club meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., in the Raya Stern Trustees Room to set audition dates.

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Stoneham JV volleyball visits Watertown Tuesday

Stoneham's junior varsity volleyball team plays at Watertown Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m.

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Watertown football wins 2026 home opener over Carver

Watertown opened its 2026 home schedule Friday, Sept. 18, beating Carver on Veteran's Night and Youth Recognition Night. Watertown had opened the season with a 14-8 road win over Whittier; Carver had lost its opener to Wareham, 20-14.

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