Real Estate
Multiple Open Houses This Weekend in Watertown
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See the properties hosting open houses this weekend.
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.
The Public Will Get to Tour the New Watertown High School Before the First Day of Classes
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.
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Entertainment
UPDATED: Catch the Watertown High Musical, “Urinetown,” This Weekend
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Watertown High School will present the musical “Urinetown” three times this weekend.
(The time of the Sunday production of Urinetown has been updated.)
Watertown High School will present three productions of the musical, Urinetown, this weekend.
Schools
First Images Released of What Watertown’s New Schools Could Look Like
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A look at what the inside of Hosmer School could look like. The view is from the top of the stadium seats in the learning commons, and looks down the atrium to the main entrance.
The architects designing Watertown’s new elementary schools gave the School Building Committee a peek at what Hosmer, Cunniff and Lowell could look like after construction is complete.
Around Town
Commander’s Mansions Wedding Showcase is Coming to Town in April
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The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown.
The annual Wedding & Event Showcase at Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion is coming in April.
Around Town
Revels’ Spring Sing is a Family Celebration of the Vernal Equinox
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The Mummers will be part of Revels Spring Sing in Watertown.
The annual Revels Spring Sing will be a Family Celebration of the Vernal Equinox.
Government
Solution Sought for Parking, Other Problems Facing Neighbors of Filippello Park
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Many Berkeley Street residents rely on the parking lot at the end of the street because their homes do not have driveways. Often people going to Filippello Park are parked in the spots, too.
Residents of a small neighborhood tucked off Arlington Street near Filippello Park seek relief from scarcity of parking and other problems associated with a gate leading to Filippello Park.
Environment
Find Out About Trees and Climate Change at Program in Watertown
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The following information was provided by the event organizers:
Is planting trees in city streets and backyards a good way to help manage the damaging effects of climate change?
Charity
Registration Open for 9th Annual Town-Wide Spelling Bee, Raffle Tickets Available
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The Watertown Community Foundation invites you to join the 9th annual Town-wide Spelling Bee.