Schools
Superintendent Coffee Scheduled for Wednesday Night
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Watertown Interim Superintendent John Brackett invites parents and residents to an evening Superintendent Coffee.
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
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A group of Hosmer Elementary School students met at Casey Park on Fridays this Spring to form a Bike Bus and ride to school. (Contributed Photo)
During the spring, a group of students and their families rode their bicycles from the Southside to Hosmer Elementary School, forming what became known as the Bike Bus.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.
One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?
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Girls Basketball
Watertown Girls Basketball Builds a Legacy by Coaching Youth League
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While Friday nights were game time for the Watertown High School girls basketball team, Saturday mornings were reserved for helping out the Watertown Youth Basketball. That has helped form a strong bond between the players, young and old.
Government
Town Council to Consider First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Application Tuesday
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The first applicant seeking to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Watertown will appear before the Town Council Tuesday night, and the public will have a chance to weigh in.
Entertainment
Watertown’s Eliza Dushku to Appear in CBS Legal Drama ‘Bull’
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Watertown native Eliza Dushku has been signed to appear as a recurring character in the CBS show Bull, the legal drama staring NCIS alum Michael Weatherly.
Around Town
Watertown Group Hosting Program on Restorative Justice
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World in Watertown announced it will host a program on Restorative Justice.
Real Estate
See the Trio of Properties that Sold this Week in Watertown
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A single-family home and two townhouses sold in Watertown this week.
Government
Duct Work on North Beacon Street Will Narrow Road This Week
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North Beacon Street in Watertown will be narrowed during installation of power ducts beginning Monday, State officials announced.
Government
Two Chances to Meet with State Rep. Jonathan Hecht in April
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Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown in the upcoming weeks.