Around Town
A Pair of Homes Hosting Open Houses Around Watertown
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Check out the properties hosting homebuyers around town.
School Committee Votes on Watertown Middle School Start Time for 2026-27
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Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
The debate over when to start the day for middle school students returned to the Watertown School Committee this week, focusing on what time the school day should begin for the 2026-27 school year. The discussion has been complicated by impact on after-school sports and the shortage of fields in town.
Boston Bruins Player Gets an Education About a Sport for the Blind at Perkins School
Boston Bruin Alex Steeves learns about goalball from two members of Perkins School for the Blind Towerhawks. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Boston Bruins center Alex Steeves has played in some tough environments — Montreal, Toronto, Madison Square Garden — but on Monday he entered the Perkins School for the Blind’s gym to try his hand at a new sport: one which requires him to play blindfolded.
WHS Sports: Wrestler Reaches 100 Wins; Girls Basketball & Boys Hockey in Tourney Play
Watertown senior Jimmy Strestha claimed his 100th career win at the All-State Meet in Springfield. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)
A pair of Watertown wrestlers faced the Bay State’s best in the All-State Meet in Springfield on Sunday, and one picked up a milestone win.
New Signage for Paintings in City Hall Provides a Historical Perspective
The historic paintings in Watertown City Hall now have signs with information about the town’s history. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The entry lobby in City Hall is beginning to look like a room at the Museum of Fine Arts, with the addition of signs to accompany the recently restored historical paintings of Watertown.
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Police Log: Man Arrested for Causing Disturbance at Restaurant, Police Locate Man Wanted on 3 Warrants
City Relaxing Sidewalk Shoveling Rules After Blizzard, Keeping Parking Ban in Place
Firefighters Battle Two Alarm Fire, Slowed by Snow Around Hydrants
Schools
Details Released on Steps Taken by School & Police After Discovery of Middle School List
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Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
Watertown Public School officials released some details about the steps taken by Watertown Middle School and the Watertown Police following the discovery of a list of students created by a WMS student. A meeting was held Tuesday night where some parents expressed frustration about the lack of information released.
Around Town
February at the Library: Winter Concert, Photography, See Packing Party & More
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Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
The Watertown Free Public Library has many programs coming up in February. See details from the newsletter provided by the WFPL.
Around Town
How Unenrolled Voters Can Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
If you are voter filling out the Unenrolled Vote by Mail Application and you are NOT enrolled in a Party, you must select a Ballot type for the Primary elections on March 5, 2024 and September 3, 2024.
Around Town
Mt. Auburn St. Project Approved by State, City Has Concerns About Contractor
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A rendering of the new landscaped area in Coolidge Square at Bigelow Avenue as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project. (Courtesy of Tighe & Bond)
The Mt. Auburn Street renovation project has been approved by the state, and the primary construction contractor is the same one with which Watertown officials have had difficulties on a recent project.
Around Town
See What’s Happening in February at the Watertown Senior Center
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Watertown Senior CenterThe Watertown Senior Center.
The Watertown Senior Center will host programs on heart health, tax preparation and has trips to museums around the area in February.
Around Town
MBTA Holding Meeting on Proposed Fare Changes
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MBTA Bus. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The following announcement was provided by the MBTA:
The MBTA will host an in-person public meeting on Thursday, February 1, at Cristo Rey Boston High School in Dorchester from 6 PM to 8 PM regarding proposed MBTA fare changes.
Schools
Middle School Holding Forum About Safety on Campus After List of Students Found
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Watertown Middle School
Watertown Public School officials and the Watertown Police appear at a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. for the Watertown Middle School Community following the discovery of a list of students created by a WMS student. School officials said they have assessed the situation and determined there was no credible threat, but some parents remain concerned for the safety of their children and have questions about how the school handled the situation.