Government
Council Subcommittee Looking at Successful Examples of Affordable Housing
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The Town Council Committee on Human Services will hold its sixth meeting on the topic of affordable housing on Wednesday, November 7 at 7:15 p.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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Real Estate
More Than 20 Open Houses to Check Out in Watertown
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November is here, and there are still plenty of open houses around Watertown to visit.
Around Town
Work of Watertown Police, Firefighters Recognized by Post Office with Special Stamp
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The U.S. Postal Service honored Watertown’s police officers and firefighters Thursday with the unveiling of a stamp recognizing first responders.
Letters
LETTER: Town Councilor Shares Questions, Concerns on Mt. Auburn St. Received from Residents
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The following is an open letter from Town Councilor Lisa Feltner to Town officials:
Of the three Mount Auburn Street redesign concepts presented on October 16, 2018 (focus primarily between Patten and Walnut streets), many constituents in District B would like me to reiterate that concept #3 “adds four legal parking spots” to Mount Auburn. Please accept my attempt to summarize many concerns shared with me around this meeting and the concepts presented to date.
Around Town
Watertown Citizens for Black Lives Announces November Meeting
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Watertown Citizens for Black Lives sent out the following information:
Our Mission: Watertown Citizens For Black Lives is a community member organization that campaigns against violence and systemic racism in our local community.
Perkins School for the Blind
Perkins School for the Blind Hosts Harry Potter Weekend
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Perkins School for the Blind got a taste of Hogwarts over the weekend, when children with visual impairments got to participate in Harry Potter Weekend.
Government
Changes to Coolidge Square Get Recommendation of Council Subcommittee
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A Town Council subcommittee recommended some significant changes to Mt. Auburn Street, including a redesign of one of the main intersections in Coolidge Square.
Sports
WHS Sports: Boys Soccer Hosts Tourney Game, Girls Swimming Competes at League Meet
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The Watertown High School boys soccer team hopes to make another deep run in the MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament. The Raiders will start their tourney with a home game on Friday night.