Elections

See What Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Rep. Seat Said About Health Care, Housing & More

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Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative, John Lawn and Alison Leary, appeared on a live debate on Watertown Cable Access TV. (Screenshot from WCA-TV)

Transparency on Beacon Hill, the cost of health care, and challenges facing each of the candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative were among the topics discussed by the two candidates running for the seat representing parts of Watertown, Newton, and Waltham — incumbent John Lawn and challenger, Alison Leary. The 10th Middlesex district includes parts of Watertown precincts 9, 10, 11, and 12. Both candidates are Democrats who will be on the ballot for the State Primary election on Sept. 1, 2026.

Schools

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. For the past three years middle school students received free busing while Watertown High School students attended the temporary high school at Moxley Field, which sits just across the street from Watertown Middle School. The move was made it part to reduce the traffic going to and from the two campuses. With the new high school opening in September, high schoolers will not be attending class at the Moxley campus. In April, the School Committee voted to change the school bus policy, and increased bus fees.

Schools

Student Numbers Growing at Watertown’s Elementary Schools

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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. At the July 27 School Committee meeting, Galdston said the current number of registered students is 1,474 at the elementary level. “That’s about 150 more students than we had last year,” Galdston said. The largest will be Hosmer Elementary School, with 632 students, but that number is lower than last year.

Schools

The Public Will Get to Tour the New Watertown High School Before the First Day of Classes

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The main entrance to the new Watertown High School on Columbia Street. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The new Watertown High School will welcome students for the beginning of School in September, and the public will be able to take a look around before the first day of classes. The first day of school is Sept. 8, 2026, but a grand opening for the new High School will take place on Sept. 2 at 3 p.m., said City Council President Mark Sideris, who is chair of the School Building Committee.

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Classic Car Show, Spider-Man Movie, Photos of Armenia, Aluminum Pouring, Kids Crafts

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This weekend is full of fun for car lovers, super heroes, and plenty for art enthusiasts. Check out some classic cars at a classic house on Sunday at the Commander’s Mansion. The latest Spider-Man movie comes out on Friday, and will be showing all weekend. See photography from Armenia at Project Save. Tweens can participate in aluminum pouring sessions at the Watertown Library on Friday and Saturday.