Obituaries
OBIT: Loretta Barba, 93, Raised Family in Watertown, Married More than 50 Years
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Loretta Barba
Loretta Marie (Menelly) Barba of Watertown died on Jan. 22, 2019, at the age of 93.
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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Letters
OP-ED: Citizen Group Critical of Slow Roll Out of Watertown Shuttle
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The following piece came from the Watertown Transportation Task Force:
The Watertown Transportation Task Force (WTTF) today released a report on the status of proposed shuttle buses for Pleasant Street and Arsenal Street, titled, “Shuttle Buses for Arsenal and Pleasant Streets: What’s Happened, What Hasn’t, Why?” The report is critical of the lack of progress made to date and recommends changes the Town should make going forward.
Police/Fire
Fire in Commercial Building Caused by Lint Fire in Dryer
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A fire that caused smoke damage to a building on School Street in Watertown started in a dryer at the business, fire officials said.
Around Town
Funds Available for Groups Working to Make Watertown a Place Where Older Adults Can Thrive
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The following announcement was provided by the Marshall Home Fund:
The Marshall Home Fund is encouraging public and non-profit organizations to submit innovative proposals to support Watertown’s efforts to be an Age-Friendly Community — a place where older adults can live, thrive, and contribute.
Around Town
A Unity Breakfast Full of Goodbyes & Challenges to Fight for MLK’s Vision
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Rahsaan Hall gave the keynote address at the 2019 Unity Breakfast. He is the director of the ACLU of Massachusetts’ Racial Justice Program.
The 19th annual Watertown Unity Breakfast not only celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., on Monday, but also paid tribute to two people who have been regulars at the event as they say farewell.
Around Town
Library’s Winter Concert Series Features Women in World Jazz
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The Watertown Free Public Library’s Winter Concert Series presents Women in World Jazz on Feb. 3.
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Recreation Department Offering Sports, Crafts, Snowshoeing & More This Winter
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The Watertown Recreation Department announced that residents can register for the Winter Program II, including sports for youth and adults, music, snowshoeing, crafts and Bruins tickets.
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Middlesex DA Marian Ryan Visiting Senior Center to Warn About Winter Scams
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Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan will speak at the Watertown Senior Center about avoiding scams.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan will spread awareness about winter scams when she visits the Watertown Senior Center this month.