Arts
Early Music Group Led by Watertown Man First American Group to Win “British Grammy”
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On Sept. 13, Watertown resident Scott Metcalfe and the group he directs, Blue Heron, made history by winning a prestigious British classical music award.
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
Hollywood Actor Makes Guest Appearance on Watertown Cable’s Drawing With Fred
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The following was provided by the producers of Watertown Cable’s Drawing With Fred:
Actor Chad Michael Collins has portrayed a variety of characters in his career. They range from a heroic solider to the Frankenstein monster. He steps into the role of safety advocate on the award winning series Drawing With Fred.
5K Race
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Hosting 15th Annual 5K Featuring New Course
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:
Join us on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. for our 15th Annual 5K Road Race! Don’t miss out on a long sleeve T-shirt!
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Busted for OUI After Hitting Pole, Gas Station Attendant Assaulted
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
A Colonial Home Sold in Watertown This Week
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This Watertown colonial sold this week, see details below.
Sports
WHS Sports: Football Ends Regular Season, Boy’s Soccer Clinches Tourney
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Watertown senior quarterback Nick McDermott and sophomore running back Shakel Inniss each scored touchdowns, but the Raiders’ comeback effort fell short against Wakefield Friday night.
Entertainment
Watertown Mall Hosting a Celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday
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The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown, with Watertown Families Together will be hosting a Birthday Celebration for children and their caregivers in honor of Mickey Mouse on Nov. 15, 2018 at 10 a.m.
Police/Fire
Two-Alarm Fire Damages Three Story Watertown Home
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A fire caused extensive damage to a three-family home on Spruce Street early Friday morning.