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

By Charlie Breitrose | 15 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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Entertainment

Special Presentation of New Rep’s Historical Play During Indigenous Peoples Day Event

By Guest Writer | October 7, 2022

The following information was provided by New Repertory Theatre:

A presentation of New Repertory Theatre’s play Listen to Sipu will be featured as part of Watertown’s first celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022 at First Parish Watertown, 35 Church Street, Watertown, MA. The free event, which runs from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, will also feature Indigenous speakers, Indigenous musicians, artists and vendors.

Around Town

Open Houses on Four Days This Weekend Around Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | October 7, 2022

Nearly 20 Watertown properties will be holding open houses will be held this weekend.

Around Town

Watertown Farmers Market Offering Opportunity to Get Fresh Produce Over Winter

By Charlie Breitrose | October 6, 2022

Still Life FarmAn example of the produce from Still Life Farm’s Winter CSA.

The Watertown Farmers’ Market will soon be over for the season, but devotees can continue to get fresh produce for Thanksgiving, and over the winter through a pair of programs. Those who qualify can get a free bag for Thanksgiving.

Drawing with Fred

Watertown Cable Show “Drawing With Fred” Celebrates 30th Anniversary

By Charlie Breitrose | October 6, 2022

Watertown’s Fred Grandinetti, center, celebrates the 30th anniversary of his show with the airing of an episode of “Drawing with Fred” in October 2022.

The latest episode of Drawing with Fred will debut on Watertown Cable in October, and it marks the 30th anniversary of the show created by Watertown’s Fred Grandinetti.

Entertainment

Activities Abound at Arsenal Yards’ 3rd Annual Fall Falladays

By Guest Writer | October 6, 2022

Arsenal Yards is hosting the Fall Falladays in October.

The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

It’s time to fall into a new season! Arsenal Yards, the thriving new neighborhood in Watertown, invites area residents, workers, and visitors to spice up the cold-weather days and celebrate autumn with a variety of events happening throughout the community at the third-annual Fall Falladays! Guests can enjoy various seasonal outdoor entertainment, spook-tacular treats, a pumpkin carving competition, games, and the ultimate fall décor all October long.

Around Town

West Suburban YMCA Recognizing Board Chair at Annual Gala

By Guest Writer | October 6, 2022

West Suburban YMCA President and CEO Jack Fucci (left) and Board of Directors Chair Ned Morse.

The following announcement was provided by the West Suburban YMCA:

The West Suburban YMCA will host its Annual Gala on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, a special event that will recognize retiring board chair Ned Morse’s six decades of involvement with the Y while raising vital funds that support the nonprofit organization’s many programs and services.

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LETTER: Thank You Watertown, and an Invitation to Get Involved

By Guest Writer | October 6, 2022

Dear Watertown Citizens,

I’d like to thank those citizens of Watertown who have taken the time and effort to stay involved in City issues and governance. It takes some effort to get on this swiftly moving train, as I’ve learned in the past six months. I invite you to get involved. For starters, pick something small. You might even find it gratifying!

Schools

Group that Advocates for Special Needs Students Growing, Hosting Multiple Events for Parents

By Charlie Breitrose | October 5, 2022

The group that advocates for students with special needs in Watertown has had a surge of activity, and will hold a number of upcoming events for both parents of special needs students and others.