Around Town
Dress Up for Halloween Comicfest at Watertown Comic Store
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Watertown’s Comic Stop will host Halloween Comicfest 2018 on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.
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
Noise from Planes from Logan Airport to be Discussed at Meeting
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The following information was provided by Boston West Fair Skies:
Boston West Fair Skies (BWFS) will hold a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 30 in
Cambridge. BWFS works towards redistributing airplane noise more fairly among our communities.
Schools
Watertown Students Get a Taste of Science, Technology & More During STEM Week
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In an effort to boost interest by students in STEM education — science, technology, engineering and math — the Baker-Polito Administration declared Oct. 22-26, 2018 STEM Week. The Watertown Public Schools organized a range of events for students in elementary, middle and high school, including field trips to local companies, panels of professionals, and design challenges.
Charity
Gospel Night Tribute to Aretha Franklin in Watertown Raising Money for Affordable Housing
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The following information came from the Clergy and Laity for Affordable Housing:
Clergy and Laity for Affordable Housing (CLAH) Fundraiser: Gospel Night with a Tribute to Aretha Franklin and a Touch of Motown.
Around Town
Watertown Police Hosting Prescription Drug Take Back Event
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The Watertown Police Department provided the following information:
The Watertown Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs Oct. 27 at 552 Main Street Watertown.
Cunniff School
School Committee Excited by Improvement on MCAS Shown by Watertown Elementary Students
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The elementary school results on the 2018 MCAS test pleased the School Committee, particularly the improvement by students over the last year.
Charity
Watertown Teen Receives Special Bike That Will Allow Him to Ride With His Dad
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A young man from Watertown recently received a special bike from the ATI Foundation as part of the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) annual continuing education conference in Providence.
Entertainment
Vote in the Watertown Mall’s 27th Annual Scarecrow Contest
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:
Join the fun! Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown is hosting
its 27th Annual Scarecrow Contest from now until Halloween. Shoppers are invited to vote for their favorite scarecrow entry that will be on display for the duration of the contest!