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Watertown Schools May Tap City’s Special Ed Fund, Add Athletics Fees to Make up Budget Deficit

By Charlie Breitrose | January 16, 2026

The Watertown Public Schools may ask the City to tap the Special Education Stabilization Fund created several years ago for a rainy day. The 2026-27 School Budget may be stormy, as the district faces a shortfall of $2.5 million as of Monday’s School Committee meeting. Other ways to make up shortfalls may include reinstating athletics and extracurricular fees.

Watertown Property Owners Were Not Overcharged on Property Taxes, Confusion Caused by Change in Software

Watertown City Hall

Watertown residents were not overcharged on the CPA surcharge on their tax bills, City officials said, but bills in fiscal year 2025 looked different from other years, leading to the appearance that they were calculated differently.

New Watertown High School Opening Pushed to September

A rendering of the new Watertown High School from Ai3 Architects.

After originally hoping to open Watertown’s state-of-the-art new high school after spring break, Watertown Superintendent Dede Galdston said that the school will not host classes until the fall of 2026.

Police Log: 2 Cart-Loads of Items Stolen from Home Depot, Man Inadvertently Turns Himself In

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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Sports

Watertown Wrestlers Defeat a Pair of Middlesex League Foes

By Charlie Breitrose | 13 hours ago

Watertown captain Jimmy Shrestha and the Raiders defeated Belmont and Lexington last week. seventh. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown’s wrestlers continued their successful season going 2-0 last week, with wins over Belmont and Lexington, and competed in a tournament.

Government

Residents Wanted to Serve on a City Board or Advisory Committee

By Guest Writer | 13 hours ago

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Make a Difference, Join a Board or Committee

Weather

No Snow Emergency, But Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban Still in Effect

By Guest Writer | January 18, 2026

The City of Watertown will not declare a snow emergency for the storm that began Sunday, Jan. 18, but on-street parking is prohibited overnight. See details in the announcement from the City, below.

Around Town

Start Pushed Back of 26th Annual Watertown Unity Breakfast, Spots Still Available

By Guest Writer | January 18, 2026

UPDATE (Jan. 18, 1:30 p.m.): The start of Monday’s Unity Breakfast will be pushed back an hour and will now begin at 9:30 a.m., organizers announced Sunday. Spots are still available for the annual event at the Hellenic Cultural Center. See more info below.

Around Town

Drainage Work on Mt. Auburn Street This Week, No Construction Monday

By Guest Writer | January 18, 2026

While the majority of the Mt. Auburn Street Project has paused for the winter, drainage work continues on small portions of the roadway. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Real Estate

Five Watertown Properties Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | January 18, 2026

Three condos and a pair of two-family homes were sold this week.

Around Town

Registration Open for Boys & Girls Club’s 2026 Club Adventure Summer Camp —11 Weeks of Action-Packed Fun

By Guest Writer | January 17, 2026

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

Watertown Boys & Girls Club is delighted to announce that registration is now open for its 2026 Club Adventure Summer Camp, a full-day summer camp program providing fun, safe, and enriching programming for youth ages 7–12 years.

Entertainment

Cartoon: Small Saves’ Television Interview

By Guest Writer | January 17, 2026

James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.

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