Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at 3 Colleges
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Six students from Watertown made the dean’s list at three colleges: Washington University in St. Louis, Emmanuel College, and Regis College.
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Signed by Governor, Preventing 18% Jump in Property Taxes
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Massachusetts State House (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown residential property owners could have faced increases of around 18%, but special legislation approved recently on Beacon Hill will prevent that. See the announcement provided by the City of Watertown, below.
School Committee Funds Second School Bus to Meet Demand for Riders in 2026-27
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The Watertown Schools will run a second bus this year due to high demand for seats during the school year that begins in September.
See Which Watertown Restaurant is Part of Dine Out Boston
The interior at Bar ‘Cino features exposed brick and artwork. (Photo courtesy of Bar ‘Cino)
A restaurant in Watertown Square is offering a special-course three-course prix-fixe menu during Dine Out Boston, which runs from Aug. 1 to 15, 2026. The menu is only available for dining in.
Student Numbers Growing at Watertown’s Elementary Schools
Hosmer Elementary School will be the largest school in 2026-27, but the total number of students will drop from last year despite the district’s elementary enrollment growing. (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
With the opening of school just over a month away, Superintendent Dede Galdston said the number of elementary school students is expected to be more than 100 higher than last year.
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The Public Will Get to Tour the New Watertown High School Before the First Day of Classes
School Committee Approves Interim Student Services Head, Creates Subcommittee to Review Special Education
Watertown Arts Day — Enjoy the 6th Arts Market, Dance, Culture & Community
Business
Chamber Hosting Watertown Night at Mighty Squirrel Biergarten
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The Charles River Regional Chamber’s Watertown Night returns on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Mighty Squirrel Biergarten at Gore Place. See details provided by the Chamber, below.
Elections
Three Watertown City Councilors Endorse State Senate Candidate
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Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander for State Senate:
Three Watertown city councilors have rescinded their endorsements of Will Brownsberger and are now endorsing Daniel Lander and his campaign for state senate. As Daniel continues to build strong support in Watertown, Councilors John Gannon, Theo Offei, and Tony Palomba, have endorsed Daniel because of his focus on building a State Senate that fights for working people.
Letters
LETTER: Housing Advocates Encouraged to Attend Meeting on Watertown Square Redevelopment
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This Monday, Aug. 10th, the city will hold a public meeting to update the public about the Watertown Square Demonstration Project at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Letters
LETTER: Concerns About Redesign of Mt. Auburn Street
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Greetings Councilors:
Are you aware of the many resident concerns being voiced about the excessive size of the sidewalk bump outs along the Mount Auburn Street Corridor? Someone is certainly monitoring the negative feedback.
Around Town
Free Salsa Dance Lessons, August Watertown Walks
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This month, Live Well Watertown is hosting free dance lessons on four Tuesdays, and the Watertown Walks series continues.
Around Town
Watertown Group Holding Ceremony for Victims of Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombs
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Candleboats float on the Charles River in Watertown in memory of those who died in the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment:
Please join us on Sunday, Aug. 9 to commemorate the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and Aug. 9 in 1945. There will be sign making at 6 p.m. in Watertown Square followed by a silent vigil at 6:30 p.m. We will move the Charles River MDCR Dock for music and presentations at 7:30 p.m. Our annual floating of candle boats will take place at 8:30 p.m.
Around Town
Watertown Rotary Club Hosting Annual Senior Citizen Cookout
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The 2026 Rotary Club Senior Citizens Cookout will take place on Sept. 13, 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown Rotary Club invites seniors to the annual Senior Citizen Cookout on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 at the Sons of Italy Hall.