Around Town
OBIT: Robert McElroy, 71, Retired Watertown Police Lieutenant, Air Force Veteran
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Robert “Bob” McElroy
Robert J. “Bob” McElroy of Millis, formerly of Watertown died on January 26, 2019 at the age of 71.
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.
More Headlines
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State Rep. Candidate Debate to be Hosted by Watertown News, Watertown Cable
Obituaries
OBIT: Ethlyn Bleiler, 96, of Watertown, Mother of 3, Grand Mother & Great Grand Mother
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Ethlyn Bleiler
Ethlyn Irene Bleiler of Watertown died on January 26, 2019 at the age of 96.
71 Salibury Road
Construction of East End House Allowed to Go Ahead, District Councilor Critical of Process
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Neighbors of the project at 71 Salisbury Road say the excavation has impacted their properties, and they did not receive notice.
The major excavation for a single-family home on Salisbury Road has drawn the ire of neighbors, and now the District Town Councilor, who questions how the work was allowed by Town officials.
Around Town
Watertown Housing Partnership Invites Input on Annual Housing Action Plan
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The Watertown Housing Partnership will be reviewing its annual action plan, and a public meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.
Police/Fire
Four Watertown Firefighters Promoted, Including New Deputy Chief
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Four Watertown firefighters receive promotions recently, including to the second highest rank on the department — deputy chief.
Around Town
February is Full of Activities at the Watertown Senior Center
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February may be the shortest month, but the Watertown Senior Center has a long list of activities for the month.
Around Town
Watertown Library Hosts Showing of Black History Month Film ‘More Than a Month’
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The movie More Than A Month will be shown at the Watertown Free Public Library followed by a discussion, as part of the celebration of Black History Month.
Arrests
Police Log: Woman Charged for Making False 911 Call, 2 Drug Arrests
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.