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Student Numbers Growing at Watertown’s Elementary Schools

By Charlie Breitrose | July 31, 2026

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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Advocates Celebrate Groundbreaking for Path Linking Watertown to Fresh Pond

By Charlie Breitrose | December 7, 2018

The contingent from Watertown scoops a ceremonial shovel full of dirt at the groundbreaking for the Cambridge-Watertown Greenway Phase 2. Pictured, from left, longtime advocates Janet Jameson and Deborah Peterson, Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon, State Rep. Jonathan Hecht, Town Councilor Lisa Feltner, Senior Planner Gideon Schreiber, and Senior Transportation Planner Laura Wiener. Photo by Charlie Breitrose

People from Watertown and Cambridge gathered near Fresh Pond on a chilly morning to celebrate the beginning of construction of a path many years in the making that completes an important link between the Charles River to other path networks.

Around Town

Commander’s Mansion Adds Some Holiday Cheer to Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | December 7, 2018

Commander’s Mansion Facilities Manager Tammy McKenna takes a photo of a family visiting Santa Claus during the Holiday Open House. Photo by Charlie Breitrose

The Commander’s Mansion was decked out for the season Thursday evening as the historic home in Watertown hosted the annual Holiday Open House.

Schools

WHS Robotics Team Will Demonstrate its Robots at Driveathon

By Guest Writer | December 7, 2018

The Watertown High School Robotics Team will be demonstrating their robots at the WHS Gym

The Watertown High School Robotics Team sent out the following information:

Come join the WHS Robotics Team for a Driveathon, Alumni Reunion & Robot Rodeo on December 15, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Real Estate

Watertown Has Several Open Houses This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | December 7, 2018

See this week’s open houses around Watertown.

Schools

Watertown May Build Two New Elementary Schools Instead of Renovating Them

By Charlie Breitrose | December 6, 2018

The option of building new buildings at two Watertown’s three elementary school appears to be back on the table, after Town Council President Mark Sideris announced that they may fit within the town’s budget during Wednesday’s School Building Committee.

Environment

Sen. Brownsberger Hosts Discussion on the Future of Energy, Environmental Policy

By Guest Writer | December 6, 2018

The following announcement was provided by Sen. Will Brownsberger’s office:

Senator Will Brownsberger will host – alongside Senator Michael Barrett (D-Lexington), Transportation for Massachusetts‘ Executive Director Chris Dempsey, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts‘ Legislative Director Casey Bowers – a town hall discussion on the future of energy and environmental policy in Massachusetts.