Arrests
Police Log: Woman Rear Ends Police Car, Man Busted with for Dealing Marijuana
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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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Real Estate
A Watertown Colonial Sells for Close to $700,000, One of Four Home Sales
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A single-family home sold this week in Watertown.
Sports
Watertown Football Team Runs into Tough Wilmington Team
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The Watertown High School football team’s struggles continued on its trip to Wilmington Friday night, where the Raiders fell 33-7.
Police/Fire
See How to Watch Ceremony for Fallen Watertown Firefighter at National Memorial
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Fallen Watertown Firefighter Joseph Toscano will be honored at the national memorial for firefighters on Sunday, and you can watch a live feed.
Schools
Watertown Schools Piloting New System for School Visitors, Student Pickups
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The Watertown Public Schools are going high tech to keep track of visitors, and to make sure student are being picked up by those who are allowed to do so.
Charity
5K Run, Walk Being Held in Memory of Watertown Resident Heather Zarkadas
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The second annual Heather Zarkadas Memorial 5K run and walk will be held on Oct. 13, 2018, and there is still time to register.
Police/Fire
Watertown Fire Department Teaming With Domino’s for Fire Safety Week & Hosting Open House
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The week of Oct. 7 to 13 is National Fire Prevention Week, and the Watertown Fire Department has a couple of events plan, including a partnership with Dominos and and open house at the Fire Headquarters.
Real Estate
A Whole Lot of Open Houses This Weekend Around Watertown
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Home buyers have more than a dozen open houses in Watertown to visit this weekend.