Around Town
Watertown’s Shutt Detachment Hosting Craft Fair, Crafters Wanted
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The Marine Corps League Shutt Detachement in Watertown will be hosting a craft fair in November, and organizers seek people interested in selling their creations.
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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Around Town
One-Woman Play, ‘Unveiled,’ Looks at Experiences of Muslim Women
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The sponsors of the event provided the following information:
On Saturday, September 15, 2018, Unveiled, a play written and acted by Rohina
Malik, will be performed at 2:00 pm at the First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church
Street, Watertown.
Bob Quinn
Watertown’s Next Fire Chief Named by Town Manager
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{UPDATED Sept. 6 at 9:05 a.m.: The location fo the swearing in has been changed, see below}
Watertown’s next fire chief will be a familiar face — Bob Quinn — a 31 year veteran of the department who has served as provisional chief for the past 10 months.
Entertainment
Watertown Gallery’s Exhibit Features Works of 6 Abstract Artists
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Watertown art gallery ROOM 83 Spring hosts an exhibit featuring the work of several abstract artists beginning Sept. 8, 2018.
Elections
Devaney Wins Race for Governor’s Council & All the Watertown Results from the State Primary
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Watertown’s Marilyn Petitto Devaney prevailed Tuesday in a tough primary election for the District 3 Governor’s Councilor seat.
Obituaries
OBIT: Blanche Kasper, Worked as Teacher, Member of Conservation Commission
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Blanche E. Kasper of Worcester, formerly of Watertown, August 25, 2018.
Around Town
Watertown Dog Park Reopens After Completion of Renovations
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The Watertown Recreation Department announced that renovation work at the Howe Dog Park has been completed, and is now open.
Biotech
Watertown Biotech Building Sold for More Than $150 Million
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The Linx Watertown building, the former home of a Verizon facility, has been sold for $157.6 million, according to a report on Banker and Tradesman.