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

By Charlie Breitrose | 1 hour ago

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.

School Committee Approves Interim Student Services Head, Creates Subcommittee to Review Special Education

The School Committee approved the hiring of the interim Director of Student Services, who will oversee the special education program in the Watertown Public Schools, and also created a subcommittee focused on Student Services that will look at the district’s special education program.

Watertown Arts Day — Enjoy the 6th Arts Market, Dance, Culture & Community

Watertown will be brimming with arts activities on Aug. 8, 2026. The day begins with the annual Watertown Arts Market at Arsenal Park, featuring more than 100 artists, music, performances, kids’ activities and food for sale. Afterward, catch a Latin dance performance and lessons nearby, hosted by the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See details provided by the Watertown Arts Market, below.

Watertown Man Leaps into National Finals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior

Matt D’Amico (right) who grew up in Watertown, with American Ninja Warrior Coach and business partner Lucas Reale during the recent Eastern Regional Finals. (Photo by Scott Everett White/NBC)

Remember when you were 6 years old and got your first baseball mitt or hockey stick, in anticipation of playing games that would become the passion of a lifetime? Well, there’s a whole new generation of young athletes passing on team sports for the opportunity to attend Obstacle Training Facilities that offer Ninja Warrior classes. Matt D’amico represents one such example, a local boy turned young man, and his story of independence, effort, determination and maturity – ultimately leading to success in more ways than one.

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Free Family Arts Day at Mosesian Center for the Arts

By Guest Writer | June 4, 2019

The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The Mosesian Center for the Arts invites you to Arts For All Festival 2019 happening this Saturday!

Around Town

Watertown Mall Offering Free Blood Pressure Screening

By Guest Writer | June 4, 2019

The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:

Every first Friday of the month, the Watertown Mall hosts a free blood pressure screening from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. For this upcoming month, this will happen on June 7, 2019.

Around Town

Art Show, Brain Games & Self Defense at the Senior Center in June

By Guest Writer | June 4, 2019

Watertown Senior Center

The Senior Center will be full of activity this June, with the annual art show, brain games, senior self defense classes and much more.

Around Town

Plaque to be Installed in Watertown Park in Memory of Baby Who Died Unexpectedly

By Charlie Breitrose | June 3, 2019

Watertown’s Casey Park on Watertown Street.

The family of a young girl who died suddenly while at a local daycare center has donated a plaque that will be part of a memorial in a Watertown Park.

Obituaries

OBIT: Charlie Casello, 98, WWII Navy Vet, Active in Local Church

By Guest Writer | June 3, 2019

Charlie Casello

A Funeral service for Charles Paul Casello will be held in the Grace Chapel, 525 Main St. Watertown on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

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Kayak on the Charles River with the Recreation Department

By Charlie Breitrose | June 3, 2019

Kayakers will hit the Charles River June 15 in the annual event sponsored by the Watertown Recreation Department.

Once again, the Watertown Recreation Department will hold its kayaking on the Charles River event, and sign ups are now available.

Sports

WHS Sports: Track Star Wins State Title, Lacrosse Teams Make Tourney

By Charlie Breitrose | June 2, 2019

Watertown’s Mange Camara won the 400 meters at the All-State Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Here he competes in the 2018 Div. 4 Meet.

Watertown sprinter Mange Camara added another state championship to his list of titles.

Real Estate

Several Home Sales in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | June 2, 2019

Three homes in town were sold this week.

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