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Watertown Food Pantries Seek Donations, Drive Ends Soon
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The Watertown Community Foundation had joined with other organizations and businesses around town to collect food during a time of need for local food pantries.
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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Patriots Parade: MBTA Announces Service for Super Bowl Festivities
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The following information was provided by the MTBA:
On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to join regular weekday commuters as the City of Boston celebrates another Patriots’ championship.
Break ins
Five Homes Broken Into in Watertown, Police Searching for Information
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Watertown Police are investing a string of home break-ins around Watertown this weekend.
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Five Watertown Homes Sold This Week, See Info Here
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Check out this week’s Watertown home sales.
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Sign Up for the Beeping Egg Hunt at Perkins School for the Blind
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The Howe Building at Perkins School for the Blind.
Children and their families are invited to participate in Perkins Schools of the Blinds’ Beeping Egg Hunt.
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See What’s Happening at the Hatch Makerspace in February
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace:
Art 150: Intro to Sculpture
In celebration of the WFPL’s 150th birthday, Hatch is running a workshop series titled “Art 150.”
Illegal Fire Arm
Man Arrested in Watertown for Having Illegal Firearm
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A Watertown man faces multiple firearms charges after a joint arrest by Watertown Police and other law enforcement agencies.
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What Parking Technologies, Improvements Do You Want in Watertown? Let the Town Know
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If you have you been frustrated by not being able to find parking in Watertown Square or Coolidge Square, found a broken meter, or not been able to find the hours when you have to pay to park — well, Town officials want to hear from you.