All-Stars
See the Raiders Who Made the Middlesex All-Stars This Fall
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Watertown had a baker’s dozen of athletes in four sports make the Middlesex League All-Stars in the Fall season.
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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Around Town
See What is Opened and Closed on Christmas Day, Including Stores, Restaurants
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Most government offices, retail stores and restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day. A few will remain open, at least part of the day.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Stolen Rental Car Involved in Shooting, Resident’s Identity Stolen & Used to Buy Phone
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
A Watertown Two-Family Home Sold This Week
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See the Watertown property that was sold this week.
Letters
LETTER: Resident Reflects on Trip to Germany, Christmas Markets and the EU
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To the Editor:
I had a lovely time visiting Christmas markets – Weihnachtsmarkt – in Germany with my best friend from first grade. In 1972 she settled in Munich with her German husband. For most of the years since then we have stayed in touch, and get together when she travels Stateside to visit family. This was my second time to Germany; the first in 1970. Here are a few takeaways from my latest adventure:
Charity
Watertown Police, Firefighters Come Together to Distribute Toys to Families in Need
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A table full of toys at the Watertown Police Station, just a fraction of the gifts that were distributed by Watertown Police officers and Firefighters to families in need in town on Thursday. The toy drive was organized by the Sonny Whooley Foundation.
Thursday morning, the Community Room at the Watertown Police Station turned into Santa’s Workshop, with toys for children of all ages piled up around the room. These gifts were delivered to families around Watertown, and beyond, who otherwise may not have a very Merry Christmas.
Around Town
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services In and Around Watertown
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Churches in Watertown and beyond will hold services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of Christ. See the times below.
Real Estate
Watertown has Three Open Houses This Weekend
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See which properties are having open houses this weekend.