Community Preservation Act
Community Preservation Committee Scheduled to Meet for the First Time
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Watertown Town Hall
The first meeting of the Community Preservation Committee will take place on Feb. 21, 2019.
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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Real Estate
Several Open Houses to Visit in Watertown This Week
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Check out the open houses around town this weekend.
Allison Donovan
Norwood Man Arrested in Connection with Hit and Run That Killed Watertown Educator
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Allison Donovan Watertown Public School’s K-8 Literacy Coordinator and long-time educator, died after being hit in a hit-and-run incident.
The following information was provided by the Middlesex District Attorney’s office:
Mange Camara
Watertown Sprinter, High Jumper Among Best at State Track Meet
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Watertown senior Mange Camara won the 55-meter dash and the 300 meters at the MIAA Div. 5 Meet Wednesday.
BOSTON — Watertown’s Track and Field team took on the best athletes from around Massachusetts and two seniors showed they are among the best in the Bay State at the MIAA Div. 5 Indoor Track Meet.
Around Town
Watertown Library Hosts President James Madison at Next Democracy Talks
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Historical interpreter Bil Lewis will portray President James Madison at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Former U.S. President James Madison will be the guest at the next Democracy Talks at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Around Town
Registration Open for 20th Annual Charles River Cleanup
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Chuck Dickinson’s “Charles River, Watertown” came in third in the Watertown Savings photo contest.
The 20th Annual Charles River Clean up is coming up in April. See how you can get involved.
Police/Fire
Police Chief Expects Suspect in Area Break-ins to be Charged with More Crimes Watertown
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The suspect arrested for a string of home break-ins around the Boston area was charged with one offense in Watertown, but Police Chief Michael Lawn said he expects the suspect to be charged in connection with more of the recent burglaries.
Around Town
Watertown Cable Show Looks at the Town’s Local Media
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Watertown Cable’s show Local Lives delved into the world of local media in its latest episode.