Government
Watertown First Community in State to Adopt Solar Requirements for Projects
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Watertown became the first community in Massachusetts to require developments to have solar panels on their roofs.
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
Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony Will be Held in Watertown Square
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The Town of Watertown announced that the annual Pearl Harbor Day observance will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.
Around Town
Free Blood Pressure Screening at the Watertown Mall This Week
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On the first Friday of every month, the Watertown Mall has a free blood pressure screening, the Mall announced in a press release.
Arrests
Police Log: Man Caught Driving Backward in Stolen Car, Strange Man Found in Home
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Entertainment
Concert Series at Plumbing Museum Kicks Off with Christmas Tunes
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The Plumbing Museum is pleased to announce a new concert series that will showcase Boston’s emerging music performers and composers.
Government
Meet With State Rep. Jonathan Hecht During his December Office Hours
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Representative Jonathan Hecht’s office announced that Hecht will hold office hours once in Watertown this December. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following time and location:
Arrests
Man Who Stole Wallets from Watertown Gym Caught, was Also Wanted on Several Warrants
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A man wanted for stealing items out of vehicles and lockers from a Watertown gym was caught after he used a credit card in Boston. Police found he was wanted on numerous warrants from multiple communities.