Field Hockey Football
WHS Sports: Field Hockey Hosting Tourney Game, Football Learns Next Opponent
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Watertown High School’s field hockey team will begin its quest for its 10th straight State Championship on Friday afternoon at Victory Field.
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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Entertainment
Meet the Artists and See Their Work at Plumbing Museum Exhibit
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The Plumbing Museum’s artists in residence will show their artwork during an exhibit at the Watertown museum, and an opening reception will be held on Nov. 1, 2018.
Around Town
Watertown Farmers Market Seeks Input About How It Can be Improved
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Organizers of the Watertown Farmers Market want to hear from residents and others interested in the market to find out what they are doing right and what they would like to see change.
Police/Fire
Watertown Winter Parking Ban Dates Announced by Police Chief
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
Watertown Chief of Police Michael P. Lawn has announced the 2018-2019 Winter Parking Ban dates.
Arrests
Police Log: Man Hits Car at Funeral, Faces Third OUI Charge; Tool Taken from Construction Site
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
Two 2-Families and a Condo Sold in Watertown This Week
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These three properties sold this week in Watertown.
Sports
WHS Sports: Two League Titles, Coach Wins 200th, Football Wins Rematch of Thriller
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Two Watertown High School teams claimed Middlesex League titles this fall.
Charity
Tufts Health Plan Grants $25K to Local Groups, Including One Sending Care Packages to Troops
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Tufts Health Care Foundation provided the following information:
Five community organizations will receive grants as a result of a new program engaging Tufts Health Plan employees in grantmaking. Each of the company’s five business resource groups (BRGs) recommended an organization for a grant up to $5,000 from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation.