Around Town
Building Committee to Discuss New Schools vs. Renovating
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Whether Watertown will build new elementary schools or renovate the current ones will be discussed at the School Building Committee meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 2.
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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Entertainment
Watertown Art Association Hosts Demonstration of Traditional Chinese Brush Painting
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Chinese Master Artist Qingxiong Ma will demonstrate Chinese brush painting at Watertown Art Association event.
Watertown Art Association presents Orient Expressed: Chinese Brush Painting with Qinxiong Ma on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2-4 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave., Watertown.
Basketball
WHS Sports: Runner Posts One of Fastest Times in State History, Girls Win Hoops Tourney
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Watertown senior Mange Camara set one of the fastest times in state history in the 300 meters. Here he is running in the 2018 MIAA Div. 4 Indoor Championships.
Watertown track star Mange Camara got his senior season off to a good start by running one of the top times in Massachusetts high school history in the 300 meters.
Around Town
Mall Offering Free Blood Pressure Screenings
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Free Blood Pressure Screening! On the first Friday of every month, the Watertown Mall has a free blood pressure screening, according to an announcement from the mall.
Around Town
See What’s Open and Closed on New Year’s Day 2019
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See what is open and closed on New Year’s Day, as well as travel information.
Arrests
Police Log: Man Nearly Hits Police Cruiser; Suspect Breaks into Car, Steals Purse
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Schools
Watertown Senior Named Student of the Term at Minuteman
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Darian Casseus of Watertown, center, was named Student of the Term at Minuteman High School. He is pictured with Principal Jack Dillon, left, and Assistant Principal Brian Tildsley.
The following announcement was provided by Minuteman High School:
Minuteman High School has named four outstanding students as Students of the Term for Term 1 of school year 2018-19: freshman Dylan Higgins of Acton, sophomore Angelina Amico of Stow, junior Julia (Jewels) Andersen of Belmont and senior Darian Casseus of Watertown.