Around Town
Local Church Hosting Ash Wednesday Services
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First Baptist Church of Belmont, at 129 Lexington St., Belmont, will host Ash Wednesday services.
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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State Rep. Candidate Debate to be Hosted by Watertown News, Watertown Cable
Transportation
Proposed Changes to Buses in Watertown, Fare Hikes Discussed at MBTA Meeting
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Residents learned about proposed changes to MBTA service in and around Watertown on Monday night at the Watertown Police Station.
MBTA officials visited Watertown Monday night to talk about changes to bus routes, increasing T fares and offering new ways for riders to pay fares.
Arts
Four Artists Featured in Watertown Exhibit of Works Inspired by Text
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The following information was provided by Room 83 Spring:
Room 83 Spring is pleased to present Tell It Slant with David Curcio, Monique Johannet, Adrienne Sloane, and Antoinette Winters.
Around Town
Watertown Youth Coalition Holding Town Hall, Performing with Improbable Players
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The Watertown Youth Coalition will host a Town Hall Meeting to present the results of the Well Being of Watertown Youth survey, and a theatrical presentation.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Can Join Solar Discount Program
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Watertown residents can participate in a program offering discounts on home solar systems.
Development
Developer Redesigning Controversial Garage
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The developer of a home on the Southside of Watertown which had upset neighbors has changed directions and torn down a controversial garage.
Sports
Two Watertown Track Athletes Among New England’s Best
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Watertown senior Mange Camara won the 300 meters at the New England Indoor Championships.
Two Watertown High School students showed they are among the top track and field athletes in region with top five finishes at the New England Indoor Championships, including a first place finish.
Around Town
Member of Watertown Scout Troop 30 Earns Rank of Eagle Scout
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Pictured from left are Sons of Liberty District Commissioner John Boll, Troop 30 Assistant Scoutmaster
Ian Clark, Eagle Scout Luke Black, and district advancement committee members Jonathan Groves and Sarat Aramandla.
BSA Troop 30 provided the following information:
Luke Black, a member of the Watertown BSA troop and resident of Allston, has earned the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, a designation only 4 percent of Boy Scouts earn.