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Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring

By Charlie Breitrose | June 23, 2026

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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Entertainment

See Art Made by Watertown Students at the Watertown Mall

By Guest Writer | March 1, 2017

The Watertown Mall announced it will host the Watertown Public Schools Annual Student Art Exhibit from March 14-28, 2017. Enjoy hundreds of fine art pieces crafted by Watertown Public School students in Kindergarten through grade 12.

Government

Opponents, Supporters of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Have Their Say

By Charlie Breitrose | February 28, 2017

The group proposing opening a medical marijuana dispensary in East Watertown heard from detractors and supporters during a community meeting held at Town Hall Monday night. 

Schools

Lowell PTO Hosting Annual Online Auction Begins Soon

By Guest Writer | February 28, 2017

The Lowell PTO Annual Online Auction will begin Saturday March 4 at 8 a.m. and end on March 11 at 2 p.m., the PTO announced.

Around Town

Events at the Senior Center: Coffee with a Councilor, Book Club, Tax Help

By Guest Writer | February 28, 2017

The Watertown Senior Center has plenty of events during the month of March.

Government

Hundreds Rally to Support Immigrants, Want to Make Watertown a Sanctuary City

By Charlie Breitrose | February 27, 2017

Hundreds of supporters of undocumented immigrants and refugees rallied on the Watertown Square Delta Sunday before packing the Grace Vision Church to find out how the town can protect these groups.

Around Town

Watertown Basketball Players Named Middlesex League Boys, Girls MVPs

By Charlie Breitrose | February 27, 2017

Watertown swept the top honors of the Middlesex League basketball post-season awards, claiming the MVP for both the boys and girls.

Charity

Watertown Community, Education Foundations Announce Joint Grant Awards

By Guest Writer | February 27, 2017

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) and the Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) are pleased to announce their first joint grant awards for education. A record number of 42 applicants submitted proposals for this grant cycle, designed to benefit educational programs in Watertown’s public schools.

Entertainment

Watertown Young Adult Author to Read from Her Latest Book

By Charlie Breitrose | February 26, 2017

Watertown young adult author Liza Ketchum will read from her latest book, Life Fantastic, at a local book store in March. 

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