Obituaries
OBIT: Helen (Hazlehurst) Hunt, Watertown Resident, Loved to Dance
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A Funeral Service for Helen Louise (Hazlehurst) Hunt will be celebrated on Wednesday Sept. 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home.
School Committee Funds Second School Bus to Meet Demand for Riders in 2026-27
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The Watertown Schools will run a second bus this year due to high demand for seats during the school year that begins in September.
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.
Student Numbers Growing at Watertown’s Elementary Schools
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.
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School Committee Approves Interim Student Services Head, Creates Subcommittee to Review Special Education
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Watertown Man Leaps into National Finals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior
Elections
Massachusetts’ State Primary is on Tuesday, See Who is on the Ballot
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The 2018 Massachusetts State Primary will be held on Sept. 4, the day after Labor Day.
Government
DPW Announces Temporary Walking Routes to WHS During Common Street Project
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The Watertown Department of Public Works provided this update on the Common Street road project:
Real Estate
Several Open Houses Around Watertown on Labor Day Weekend
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Check out these open houses around town on Labor Day weekend.
Elections
LETTER: Governor’s Council Candidate Defends Mailers, Shares Endorsements
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Editor:
I write to respond to a letter claiming one of my mailers was false. First, I have an unblemished record for professional integrity as a lawyer with over 25 years experience and have earned the highest grade for ethics from my peers.
Letters
LETTER: Resident Urges Rejecting Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
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Editor:
Brett Kavanaugh is a sure-fire vote to gut Roe, criminalize abortion, and punish women. Kavanaugh’s record has shown time and again that he does not respect the rights of women to determine what is best for themselves and their families.
Development
Arsenal Yards Developers Proposing Limiting Area Where Increased Height Would be Allowed
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The developers of Arsenal Yards have submitted an alternative amendment for increased height for the planned residential tower on the former Arsenal Mall property.
Sports
Watertown Summer Basketball League Champion Crowned After Winning Game 3
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The Watertown Summer Basketball League finals came down to a winner-take-all game, and New Day came away with the championship trophy.