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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown author Robin Bernstein’s book was honored in the 25th Annual Massachusetts Book Awards. (Contributed Photo)
Watertown author and cultural historian Robin Bernstein’s book “Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit,” was honored during the Massachusetts Book Awards.
Full trash bins during the recently-ended trash strike. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown City Manager George Proakis sent out the following piece on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.
As we end the first week of fall and reflect upon the summer that saw our regular trash and recycling services disrupted by the labor strike between Republic Services and their unionized workforce, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the community for their continued understanding and the members of City staff for their hard work.
Watertown hired a new Veterans Services Officer, who is a Navy and Army National Guard veteran with experience in frontline medical care, and most recently worked in the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services. See the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Enrollment is up at Watertown High School, despite moving into the temporary location at PFC Ricard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
Watertown’s schools are growing at all levels, and some classes at two elementary schools are near or at capacity, Superintendent Dede Galdston told the School Committee. The biggest growth, however, is at the secondary level.
Gary Duehr’s “Skaters” is part of a photo exhibition at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
At Mosesian Arts, artists using photography and photo-based processes are inspired by the depth and complexities of being human.
The following announcement was provided by MassDOT:
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA, and Massport are advising Labor Day Holiday travelers to make informed decisions and plan ahead as Labor Day Weekend is traditionally a popular time for travel and everyone should consider taking trips at off-peak hours and considering using public transportation if possible to reach destinations.
It’s becoming harder and harder to remain a member of this community.
Every year, rising rents force more working families out while middle class and even affluent neighbors can’t afford to purchase a home, nevermind expand their families. Those looking to downsize after retirement, or hoping to age with dignity in the city they love, can’t find homes that work for them.
The following information was provided by Watertown Cooperative Nursery School:
Watertown Cooperative Nursery School is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a free event that is open to the public. StoryFest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Kaos Club and Finnegan Club battled for the O’Brien-Jerahian Legends League Finals at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
Kaos Club clinched the O’Brien-Jerahian Legends League championship with an overtime victory over Finnegan Club on Monday night. See the accounts from both games in the best-of-three series.
The new school year brings new policies for the Watertown Public Schools, including families being asked to report student absences with an online form, new rules for tardies at the high school, and actions for middle school students failing math and English Language Arts.
Gore Place
The following information was provided by Gore Place:
On Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gore Place, the historic estate in Waltham and Watertown, will host the 7th annual celebration of New England handicrafts called Handmade for the Holidays.