Around Town
Sports, Crafts, Music, Yoga & Sports Tickets Available from Watertown Recreation
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The Watertown Recreation Department has a wide range of offerings this winter, from youth sports to crafts to music lessons to yoga.
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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Police/Fire
Police Log: Hit and Run on a House, Pickup Truck Stolen from Street
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Football
Watertown Football on a Hot Streak after Winning Third Game in a Row
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The return of running back Mange Camara helped the Watertown High School claim its third win in a row this week.
Real Estate
Four Homes Sold in Watertown This Week
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Two condos, a duplex and a two-family home sold this week.
Field Hockey
North Section Champs! Raiders Score Late to Beat Manchester-Essex
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NORTH ANDOVER — The Watertown High School field hockey team had precious few chances in the North Section final on Saturday, but the Raiders converted a second half corner for the game winner against Manchester-Essex.
Entertainment
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Hosting Kids Night Out
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The following information came from the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host another “Kids Night Out” event on Friday, Nov. 16 from 6-8 p.m.
Entertainment
Catch a Big Band Tribute to the Veterans Featuring the World Famous Hal McIntyre Orchestra
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The Town of Watertown presents A Musical Tribute to Veterans through the Decade, announced the Veterans Services Office.
Schools
Perkins School Earns Special Status with United Nations Economic and Social Council
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The following information was provided by Perkins School for the Blind:
Perkins School for the Blind, the first school for the blind in the U.S. and the international leader in blindness education, has earned United Nations Economic and Social Council Special Consultative Status (ECOSOC).