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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

Watertown Library’s One Book, One Watertown Explores U.S. Race Relations

By Guest Writer | February 18, 2017

This year, the Watertown Free Public Library has chosen Homegoing for its One Book, One Watertown title, a book that touches on race relations in the United States. The Library has several related events and activities planned in March.

Around Town

Watertown Community Foundation’s Affirms its Mission to Serve a Diverse Town

By Guest Writer | February 18, 2017

The Watertown Community Foundation released the following statement. 

Around Town

Watertown Boys & Girls Club Open With Extended Hours During February Break

By Guest Writer | February 18, 2017

Watertown Boys & Girls Club announced it will be open with extended hours for most of February Vacation Week!

Around Town

Town Council Disappointed to Hear About Delay of Watertown Shuttle

By Charlie Breitrose | February 17, 2017

After years of pushing for a shuttle as an addition to the public transportation options in Watertown, Town Councilors were disappointed to hear that for the second time the roll out of the shuttle buses would be delayed, and that there was a suggestion to do away with the shuttle.

Indoor Track

Watertown’s Koufos Grabs 3rd at Divisional Track Meet, 3 Relays Place

By Charlie Breitrose | February 17, 2017

Watertown’s relay teams showed they could compete with the best teams in their division during the MIAA Div. 4 Indoor Championships, and two runners placed in their individual events on Thursday at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center.

Letters

LETTER: Councilor Believes New Developments Not Causing School Overcrowding

By Guest Writer | February 17, 2017

I want to preface this article by saying that there will always be more work to do when it comes to improving our schools and class sizes in general. I don’t believe there is a definite line we could ever reach where I would say there is no more work to be done.

Real Estate

Check Out This Week’s Open Houses Around Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | February 17, 2017

Watertown has a variety of open houses to visit this weekend.

Schools

Superintendent Candidates Will Visit Watertown, Attend Public Forums

By Charlie Breitrose | February 16, 2017

With two finalists chosen for Watertown’s next superintendent, the School Committee is preparing a strategy for interviewing the candidates and a schedule of public forums. 

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