Around Town
Presentation on “War & Deception” in America to be held in Watertown
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The following information was provided by Boston 9/11 Truth:
War & Deception: A PowerPoint Presentation By Author, James Perloff
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.
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.
More Headlines
Record Breaking Home Sale in Watertown, Single Family Goes for $2.6+ Million
State Rep. Candidate Debate to be Hosted by Watertown News, Watertown Cable
Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space
Kevin Russo
Watertown Wrestling Coach Turned Love of Working With Youth into Hall of Fame Career
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Watertown High School wrestling coach Kevin Russo recently was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
A room full of well-wishers, one coming from across the Atlantic, gathered recently to see Watertown High School wrestling coach Kevin Russo be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Entertainment
Free Family Event at Arsenal Park in Celebration of Arbor Day
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The public is invited to the 2019 Arbor Day of Service, a free family friendly celebration.
Schools
MassBay Community College Hosting Open House for Prospective Students
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MassBay Community College provided the following information:
MassBay Community College will hold its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. on the Wellesley Hills campus. President Dr. David Podell along with faculty, staff and students will be on hand to greet and welcome prospective students and their families to the Wellesley Hills campus.
Real Estate
House Hunters Have Some Options on Easter Weekend
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Home hunters have some open houses to check out this week in Watertown.
Around Town
Nationally Famous Pizzeria Coming to Watertown
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The sign outside the original Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Conn.
Watertown residents will be able to get pizza from one of the most famous pizzerias in the nation when it opens at the new Arsenal Yards project.
Around Town
Easter Tradition Continues at Perkins School for the Blind
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A mother helps her son collect eggs at the Perkins School for the Blind Beeping Egg Hunt.
The following piece was provided by Perkins School for the Blind:
Hundreds of children and extended family members joined in on the 7th Annual Beeping Egg Hunt at Perkins School for the Blind on Saturday, April 6th.
Department of Public Works
Stormwater Management Plan to be Discussed by Committee & DPW
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Find out about Watertown’s Stormwater Management Plan at the next meeting of the Stormwater Advisory Committee the information provided by the Department of Public Works below.