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Watertown Schools Recognized by State for MCAS Test Results

By Guest Writer | October 3, 2025

Watertown students at some grade levels excelled in the math section of the state’s standardized test in 2025. See more details in the announcement provided by the Watertown Public Schools.

State of the City: Manager’s New Goals, Charter Review & a Downtown Post Office

The City of Watertown will have a new set of goals used to create the annual budget and make decisions about how municipal departments operate, City Manager City Manager George Proakis said during Tuesday’s State of the City presentation. During the address, he and City Council President Mark Sideris also discussed the Charter Review set to happen in 2026, and the possibility of having a Post Office in the center of town.

State of the City Remains Strong Even as Dark Economic Clouds May be on the Horizon

City Manager George Proakis, left, and City Council President Mark Sideris presented the State of the City on Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Despite an uncertain economic future, Watertown remains on solid ground, City Manager George Proakis said during Monday’s State of the City Address. He and City Council President Mark Sideris went into depth about the economic factors impacting the City during the annual address.

Council to Weigh Changes to Rules for City Boards and Committees, City Departments

Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall

The City Council will be weighing in on a 39-page document that sets the rules for how Watertown’s appointed committees and municipal departments operate. Some changes proposed include changing the length of terms for some committees, who appoints members of certain committees, and how to remove members of committees.

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Sports

Raiders Boys Hockey Triumphs in 2 Overtimes in State Tournament

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2023

Charlie BreitroseWatertown’s boys hockey team celebrates the double-overtime winning goal against Southeastern Regional Vocational Tech in the State Tournament.

Watertown High School’s boys hockey players piled onto each other after the Raiders scored the winning goal in a dramatic double overtime victory in the MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament Round of 32 game. Watertown defeated the visitors from Southeastern Regional Vocational Tech, 3-2 on Wednesday night at John A. Ryan Arena.

Sports

Watertown Boys Basketball’s Comeback Falls Short in State Tourney

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2023

Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior Ben Kullman dives for a loose ball in the State Tournament game against Rockland.

Down 10 poinst late, the Watertown High School boys basketball team had a chance to reduce the deficit to two in the waning moments of the State Tournament game Wednesday night, but the Raiders fell to Rockland, 50-42.

Schools

Watertown Student Makes UMaine’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List

By Guest Writer | March 2, 2023

A student from Watertown made the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at the University of Maine. See the announcement below:

Around Town

Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote

By Charlie Breitrose | March 1, 2023

Charlie BreitroseThe City Council voted to replace the artificial turf at Victory Field with a new artificial surface.

A new artificial turf surface will replace the current one at Victory Field’s stadium and baseball area.

Schools

Record Amount of Grants for Watertown Schools from Life Science Companies

By Guest Writer | March 1, 2023

The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) in collaboration with Life Sciences Cares and five Watertown-based life science companies has awarded record setting $45,000 in grants for Watertown Public Schools.

Entertainment

YardArt Returns in 2023, Two Upcoming Events to Help Inspire You

By Guest Writer | March 1, 2023

YardArt Watertown”PaTRASHia” was one of the pieces made for Watertown’s YardArt.

The following information was provided by YardArt Watertown:

YardArt Watertown, the popular outdoor public art exhibition featuring the work of residents, artists and art enthusiasts who live or work in Watertown, returns this year for the entire month of April. The town-wide exhibit begins Saturday, April 1st and runs through Sunday, April 30th, and features a variety of artful and whimsical projects displayed on residents’ front yards and porches.

Around Town

Youth Sports Program Comes Together to Remember a Hockey Mom & Raise Money

By Charlie Breitrose | February 28, 2023

Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena.

Recently, the Watertown Youth Hockey community came together for their annual fundraiser, and also paid tribute to a hockey mom who recently lost her battle with cancer.

Entertainment

Mosesian Center Hosts Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community

By Guest Writer | February 28, 2023

The following announcement was provided by DEAFinitely, Inc.:

The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts — DEAFinitely, Inc. and This Is My Brave (TIMB) present the groundbreaking show “This Is My Brave – Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community.” For one night only, 13 Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing storytellers will share their personal stories of mental illness and recovery to break down stigma, uncover access barriers in the mental health system and celebrate the resilience of the Deaf community using American Sign Language storytelling, art, and dance.