Elections
Find Out How Watertown Voters Can Cast Ballots Early in November’s State Election
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Watertown voters will have the opportunity to cast their votes early in the November 2018 election beginning on Oct. 22, 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.
See Which Watertown Restaurant is Part of Dine Out Boston
The interior at Bar ‘Cino features exposed brick and artwork. (Photo courtesy of Bar ‘Cino)
A restaurant in Watertown Square is offering a special-course three-course prix-fixe menu during Dine Out Boston, which runs from Aug. 1 to 15, 2026. The menu is only available for dining in.
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.
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Bus Priority Pilot
Bus Priority Lanes Going Into Effect Soon, See What to Expect, Take Survey
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Changes to sections of Mt. Auburn Street will go into effect early next week which will change the traffic patters for drivers, bus riders and bicyclists.
Real Estate
Nearly 30 Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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Home buyers have many properties in Watertown to choose from this weekend.
Government
Planning Board Recommends Approval of Zoning Rules for Recreational Marijuana Facilities
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The Planning Board recommended that the Town Council approves the new zoning for recreational marijuana facilities that would require them to be at least 500 feet from schools, addiction treatment centers, and other facilities.
Government
Latest Designs for Mt. Auburn St. Project to be Discussed at Upcoming Meetings
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The following announcement came from the Department of Public Works:
The Town Council Public Works Committee has scheduled two meetings for a Mount Auburn Street project update.
Around Town
Watertown Art Exhibit Receives an Award from the Sasaki Foundation
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Watertown-based Sasaki Foundation presented its inaugural design awards, including an exhibit at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
Around Town
Improbable Players Presenting Play on Opioid Addiction at Mosesian Center
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Watertown-based Improbable Players will be presenting a show at the Mosesian Center for the Arts showing how people got started using opioids.
Fiscal 2020 Budget
Watertown’s Preliminary FY20 Budget Pays off Retirement Deficits, Funds School Projects
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Watertown’s budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 2019 will be $4 million more than the current fiscal year, and include a significant increase for the Watertown Public Schools and funding for the elementary school building projects.