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Proposed Watertown School Budget Cuts Multiple Positions, Increases Athletics, Busing Fees

By Charlie Breitrose | 4 hours ago

Watertown School officials, with the guidance of the School Committee, have reduced a shortfall of $2.5 million and came up with a budget that would have a $700,000 surplus, according to the presentation made Monday by Superintendent Dede Galdston.

City Has $4M Left from Elementary School Projects, Which Will Go to High School & Middle School Projects

Cunniff Elementary School is one of three elementary schools in Watertown to be rebuilt or renovated. The projects closed out with a combined surplus of $4 million. The new school opened in 2021. (Photo by Watertown Public Schools)

Watertown’s elementary school building projects finished with a surplus of more than $4 million, which will allow the high school construction project to stay on budget, and fund designs for a potential new middle school.

Members of Congress Get a Look Inside Watertown’s School Lunch Program, School Farming Class

Congresswoman Katherine Clark and Congressman Jim McGovern have lunch with Hosmer School second-graders Maya and Daphne. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

A pair of enthusiastic Hosmer Elementary School ambassadors showed two members of Congress around their school Wednesday, ending with a meal cooked up by the school cafeteria staff that featured produce grown in Watertown High School’s hydroponic farm.

JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings, Sasquatch Split First Two Playoff Games, Deciding Game 3 Will be Played in Watertown

The Boston Gold Kings will face the Salem Sasquatch in a winner-take-all Game 3 of of the PPSHL semifinal series on March 28. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)

It’s playoff-time in the Power Play Senior Hockey League (PPSHL), and while the league is still young, it’s never too soon for rivalries to form. Last season the number one seed at regular season’s end was the Salem Sasquatch. And when the semi-final results were in, and Salem and the Boston Gold Kings had earned a trip to the Finals, Salem was the favorite. But the Gold Kings won Game 1 on the road and blitzed the Sasquatch in Game 2 on home ice to win the title.

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Government

City Manager Commits to Building a New High School Without Sacrificing Education or Green Features

By Charlie Breitrose | October 18, 2022

Ai3 ArchitectsA rendering of the main entrance to Watertown High School from Columbia Street.

Watertown has plans to build a new high school which will create enough energy to cover the amount needed to operate the building, be equipped with state of the art equipment and technology, and will educate students for decades to come. Even facing climbing construction costs, City Manager George Proakis vowed that the new school will be built.

Around Town

A Nod to the Watertown Boys & Girls Club Alumni as the Club Celebrates 50 Years

By Guest Writer | October 18, 2022

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:

As the Watertown Boys & Girls Club (WBGC) approaches its 50th anniversary Gala celebration on October 28, 2022, the list of those who have contributed to the Club’s success is long.

Government

Rodent Control Plan to be Discussed at Council Committee Meeting

By Charlie Breitrose | October 18, 2022

Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on UnsplashThe City of Watertown is working on creating a rodent control plan.

A City Council committee will discuss the problem of rats and other rodents in Watertown at a meeting on Oct. 24.

Around Town

Health Department Running Flu Shot Clinic for Residents 18+

By Guest Writer | October 18, 2022

The following information was provided by the Watertown Health Department:

The Watertown Health Department will be offering influenza vaccine to Watertown Residents (age 18+) on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Impersonated an Officer, Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel Charged with OUI

By Charlie Breitrose | October 17, 2022

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Government

City Manager Seeking Applicants for Residents’ Advisory Committee

By Guest Writer | October 17, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Residents’ Advisory Committee.

Arts

Watertown Actress Starring Footlighters Production of a Tony Winning Play

By Guest Writer | October 17, 2022

Dan Busler PhotographyWatertown’s Jess Couture stars in the Walpole Footlighters’ production of “The Humans.”

The following announcement was provided by the Footlighters:

The Blake family is gathering for Thanksgiving dinner at the dilapidated New York apartment of daughter Brigid and her fiancé Richard. Brigid’s parents Erik and Deirdre have driven in from Scranton with Erik’s wheelchair-bound mother Momo for the occasion, and Brigid’s sister Aimee will also be there.

Around Town

Healthy Watertown Grants Available from Community Foundation

By Guest Writer | October 16, 2022

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announced the release of the Fall 2022 Healthy Watertown Grants to support organizations that work to create new or existing programs to keep our community healthy. A total of $10,000 will be distributed through these health grants.