Police/Fire
Police Report Rash of Scams Targeting Watertown Residents
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Watertown Police warn that residents have been targeted by scammers, each one slightly different.
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
Watertown Library’s Democracy Talks Focuses on Civil and Uncivil Disobedience
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The latest event in the Watertown Free Public Library’s ongoing Democracy Talks series will focus on civil and uncivil disobedience.
Real Estate
Here Are This Week’s Watertown Open Houses
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Here are all the open houses around Watertown this week.
Schools
See When Renovation Projects to be Presented to Watertown’s Elementary Schools
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Parents and neighbors of Watertown’s three elementary schools will get to see what is in store for their buildings during the upcoming renovation projects, and they will have a chance to give their feedback.
Around Town
Applicants Sought for Watertown Community Foundation’s Education Grants
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has merged with the Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) and announces the release of the Fall 2018 School Program Grants.
Business
Watertown Resident Named to Leadership Role at Cradles to Crayons
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The following information is provided by Cradles to Crayon:
Cradles to Crayons® is proud to announce two new hires at its Boston site. Katherine Amoro joins as Director of Major Gifts and Marguerite Dowd as the new Director of Operations. The nonprofit organization equips children from birth through age 12 who live in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need to thrive. The addition of these experienced professionals is designed to help Cradles to Crayons advance its mission and support more children and families across the Commonwealth.
Government
Plan to Redesign Mt. Auburn St., Common St. Area Creates Parking But Not In Front of Stores
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A plan to redesign the Mt. Auburn Street/Common Street intersection would create 10 more parking spaces in that area, but some businesses in that area would lose the parking spots in front of their stores.
Around Town
Catch the Final Watertown Farmers Market of the Year on Thursday
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Farmers Market:
Thank you all for coming to market this year — What a wonderful season. We had some tough weather days and appreciate all who continued to come out and support of our amazing farmers and vendors.