Schools
School Committee Unanimously Selects New Superintendent
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Members of the School Committee enthusiastically and unanimously chose Dr. Dede Galdston to be Watertown’s next superintendent on Monday night.
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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Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project
Closings
BIG SNOW: Watertown Declares Snow Emergency, See Closings & Impacts
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The expected heavy snow storm has caused many closings, cancellations and postponements, plus the Department of Public Works has declared a snow emergency.
Obituaries
OBIT: Georgina Spence, 67, Watertown High Grad, Worked in Payroll for UPS
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A visitation will be held on Thursday March 16th, 2017 in MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. for Georgina M. Spence.
Sports
EMASS FINAL: Watertown’s Tourney Run Ends at The Garden
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BOSTON – The Watertown High School’s boys basketball team take the big stage on Monday afternoon Eastern Mass. final – a place familiar to the Raiders but not for their opponent, Hanover.
Boys Basketball
Playing in the Garden a Family Tradition for the Watertown Basketball Team
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In the celebratory mayhem after Watertown High School’s victory in Saturday’s Div. 3 North Section boys basketball final, Raiders’ junior center John Korte was mobbed by two of his biggest fans – his sisters Francesca and Felicia.
Around Town
Applicants for Arlington St. Marijuana Dispensary Hosting Community Meeting
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The applicants seeking to open a medical marijuana dispensary on Arlington Street will host a community meeting for neighbors and residents to find out more about the proposed facility.
Schools
Watertown Schools Offers Track Program for Students with Disabilities
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This year, the Watertown High School track and field team will offer an adaptive track program for students in grades 2-12 with disabilities.
Sports
NORTH CHAMPS! Raiders Win Shootout With Bedford, Heading to Garden
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BURLINGTON – The Watertown High School boys basketball players and their fans could not contain themselves when the final buzzer sounded Saturday night. Having won the a thrilling North Section final, 59-52 over Bedford, WHS students poured out of the stands to celebrate with their classmates.