Obituaries
OBIT: Patricia Russo, 97, of Watertown, Grandmother & Great Grandmother
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A Funeral Mass for Patricia E. (Brophy) Russo will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in the Church of St. Patrick, Watertown at 9 a.m.
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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State Rep. Candidate Debate to be Hosted by Watertown News, Watertown Cable
Field Hockey
Watertown Field Hockey’s 9-Year Tourney Win Streak Ends With Loss in State Semifinal
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BRAINTREE — Something happened Tuesday night for the first time since George W. Bush was in the White House — the Watertown High School field hockey team lost in the State Tournament.
Schools
Construction Costs for Watertown’s School Building Projects Up Several Million Dollars
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The latest cost estimates for the renovation/rebuilding of Watertown’s three elementary schools are up several million since the last estimate presented to the School Building Committee.
Business
Oakley Country Club Renovating Clubhouse, Pool With Financing from Local Bank
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Belmont Savings Bank has announced the ground breaking to renovate the clubhouse and pool for Oakley Country Club in Watertown, Massachusetts. Belmont Savings is the sole lender, providing a $10,400,000 loan.
Around Town
CatholicTV Network Announces Initiative in Response to the Church’s Sexual Abuse Crisis
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The following information was provided by CatholicTV Network:
The CatholicTV Network announced today its launch of a 6-month initiative called Together We Rebuild in response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. From now until Easter Sunday, 2019, CatholicTV will focus on penance and prayer for the healing and restoration of the Church. Each month of the campaign will be guided by a theme related to rebuilding and will include corresponding programming and resources such as video series, blogs, magazine articles, and social media initiatives.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Gather to Honor Veterans Day, Bid Farewell to Veterans Agent
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Watertown’s veterans gathered Sunday morning to mark Veterans Day. They also bid farewell to the town’s Veterans Services Officer.
Business
Athenahealth Reportedly Sold for $5.7 Billion, Merging With Other Healthcare Tech Company
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The long rumored sale of Watertown-based Athenahealth appears to be a reality, and the company is expected to be merged with another company and remain in town.
Sports
Watertown Faces High Scoring Dennis-Yarmouth in State Semifinal
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Once again, the Watertown High School field hockey team is back in the state semifinal, and for the second straight year they face a tough Dennis-Yarmouth.