Obituaries
OBIT: David Roche, 57, Watertown Resident, Loving Brother & Uncle
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David Paul Roche of Watertown. April 1, 2019, at age 57.
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
Around Town
Hundreds Turn Out for the Town-Wide Spelling Bee
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Watertown students participated in the Town-Wide Spelling Bee on Sunday.
Hundreds of elementary school students from Watertown came out Sunday to take part in the 2019 Town-Wide Spelling Bee.
Schools
See When the Last Day of School Will Be This Year, First Day Next Year
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The last day of school for Watertown students in 2019 will be on a Monday, while the first day in the fall will be after Labor Day.
Around Town
Person with Measles May Have Exposed People in Waltham
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health warns the public that a person with a confirmed case of measles may have exposed others in several locations, including in Waltham.
Around Town
Limited Number of Scholarships Available for BB&N Summer Camp
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:
The Watertown Recreation Department is pleased to announce the offering of a limited number of scholarships for Watertown families whose children would like to attend the Buckingham Browne & Nichols Summer Camp. Each candidate must have a demonstrated and documented need for financial assistance or has a special circumstance that is considered exceptional.
Police/Fire
Introducing Watertown’s New Police Dog, Kato
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Watertown’s new Police K-9 Kato.
The newest member of the Watertown Police Department has four legs, fur, and is just 11 months old. His name is Kato, and he’s the first K-9 on the force since the 1990s.
Around Town
See How to Apply for Watertown Community Foundation’s Spring Grants
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announces two Spring 2019 grant programs to support local nonprofits, programs and projects. Approximately $52,000 will be distributed.
Around Town
Free Screening of Movie That Raises Awareness About Anxiety This Week
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The following information was provided by the event organizers:
IndieFlix, a leading independent online streaming platform, along with its non-profit arm, the IndieFlix Foundation, is sparking a global conversation about anxiety through screenings of its brand-new documentary, “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety.”