Schools
Watertown Students Earn College Honors, Graduate from Colleges in Spring of 2024
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Watertown students graduated from Framingham State and UNH, and several earned honors at Saint Anselm, Wisconsin, URI, and Lasell.
Council Gives City Manager High Marks in Review, Also Some Suggestions
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Watertown City Manager George Proakis.
City Manager George Proakis received a high rating from the City Council in his annual review for Fiscal Year 2025, though members of the Council had some constructive criticism, too.
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday.
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
While the possibility of totally renovating or rebuilding Watertown Middle School appeared to be over, some members of the School Building Committee brought up strategies that they said could still allow the project to happen.
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel
Back to School: One School Welcomed a Large Kindergarten, Middle School Renovations Shift, Draft Cellphone Policy
Council Sees Plans for 2 Parks; Asks About Crosswalks Near Bemis Park, Facilities at How Park
Around Town
UPDATED: Watertown Farmers Market Returns This Week – See the New Vendors for 2024
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The Watertown Farmers Market begins this week. The organizers provided the following information about what to expect at the market, including new vendors, returning faov
Join us Wednesday, June 12 for Opening Day! It’s almost time for market season~ We’re getting ready to kick off the 11th year of the Watertown Farmers’ Market and celebrate all the market has to offer! Scroll down to see our vendor lineup for this year and watch for more news about special features this year. Thank you for supporting our market and all things local. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable market experience!
Opening Day Activities
2:30: Opening Bell with City Manager George Proakis2:30-4:30: Lawn games by Watertown Recreation Department3:00-5:00: Performance by HYE Fusion3:30-4:30: Kick off the Season with Get Lively Health & Fitness– free mini Get Moving and Stretch sessions at 3:30 and 4:00pm2:30-6:30: Raffle for Market Gift Certificates(drawing is open all day; you do not need to be present to win
2024 Market Vendors
We are pleased to introduce a wonderful variety of new vendors, and so glad to welcome back our fabulous returners!
Around Town
Watertown Fitness Studio Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Open House for Newcomers
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The following announcement was provided by Get Lively: Health & Fitness:
Kick off the celebrations with our Open House on Saturday, June 15th at 10:30 AM. This is the perfect opportunity for newcomers to try mini classes, meet our energetic crew, and receive a coupon for our new local favorite, Wicked Bagel. Discover what makes Get Lively: Health & Fitness a community favorite!
Around Town
LETTER: Watertown Housing Group Supports Proposed Watertown Square Area Plan
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As advocates for housing availability and affordability in Watertown, we have closely followed the Watertown Square Area Plan process since its kickoff last Fall. Throughout the kitchen table conversations, online surveys, and countless community meetings that we’ve participated in, we’ve watched a plan emerge that manages to balance a wide range of perspectives. As a result, the core elements of the plan garner support from two-thirds of recent survey respondents.
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Watertown Community Foundation Reduced Barriers to Playing Youth Sports
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
For the fourth year, the Watertown Community Foundation has provided financial support to Watertown’s youth sports leagues so any child can participate, regardless of ability to pay. With support from The Bilezikian Family Foundation, NESN, and Arsenal Yards, the Foundation awarded a total of $9,000. Grantees include Watertown’s Challenger Baseball Program, Youth Baseball and Softball Program, Youth Basketball Program, Youth Football and Cheer Program, and Youth Hockey. Summer registration is currently open for many of these programs.
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Several Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Four condos, two single family houses and a townhouse were sold this week.
Entertainment
Small Saves Celebrates a Shut Out in This Week’s Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Schools
WHS Class of 2024 Overcame Many Obstacles to Become a Group of ‘Great Human Beings’
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Watertown High School’s Class of 2024 celebrates graduating on Friday at Victory Field. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The journey to graduation day for the Class of 2024 was filled with obstacles and hardships, but Watertown High School’s senior class navigated through the challenges and emerged as seasoned scholars, athletes, performers, and “great human beings.”