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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Robin Wasley of Watertown won a Massachusetts Bok Award for her YA novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.”
Watertown’s Robin Wasley received a Massachusetts Book Award in the middle grade/young adult category for her novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.” A ceremony will be at the State House in October. See details about the winners in the announcement from the Massachusetts Center for the Book, below.
Cunniff Elementary School has a particularly large number of kindergartners this fall. (Photo by Watertown Public Schools)
Students in Watertown returned to class this month, including a large number of kindergartners on one campus. Back to School nights will be held this week, and the School Committee also heard about a proposal that would prevent students from using cellphones and other devices anytime during the school day.
Drawings for the improvements at Bemis Park.
Two parks on the westside of Watertown will be renovated in the near future, and City Councilors had questions about the features of the park, as well as the pedestrian crossings for one of the parks.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Business Coalition:
Calling all pizza lovers! The Watertown Business Coalition (WBC) is thrilled to announce THE FIRST ANNUAL PIZZA FEST! From September 5 to 12, residents are encouraged to head to their favorite pizza spot and experience the great pizza served here in the City!
Rebecca Skinner’s “Interior 1” will be part of Mosesian Arts’ Member’s Exhibition.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
At Mosesian Arts, artists explore variety of themes from the natural world to abandoned dwellings, abstractions and more in this year’s Members Exhibition.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Charlie BreitroseAn MBTA Bus on Mt. Auburn Street.
The following information was provided by MassDOT:
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that fare checks as the part of its Fare Engagement Program will soon begin within the subway system. Beginning September 8, Fare Engagement Representatives will begin issuing formal warnings and citations to riders who have not tapped at a fare gate or farebox. More information is available at mbta.com/FareCheck.
The Charles River Regional Chamber will host two events in Watertown during September. The organization represents Watertown, Newton, Needham, and Wellesley. See more information in the Chamber’s announcement below.
Young Nature Detective “JD” examines a bug vacuum as his mother, Jamie, looks on.
By Anita Roy DobbsForests for Watertown – a working group of Trees for Watertown
“No more ants!” It was the sixth time a very large black ant had escaped its observation jar and was racing across the table of “Nature Detectives” equipment at the Watertown Arts Market (WAM) on Saturday, August 8th. How do they squeeze through those tiny air holes?
Matt D’Amico will compete in the finals of American Ninja Warrior on Aug. 25. (Instagram Photo)
NBC will air the finals of the 2025 American Ninja Warrior competition, and Watertown’s own Matt D’Amico is one of the 32 finalists.
Watertown Firefighter Matthew Callahan.
The Watertown Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of there own to an occupational cancer at the age of 38. A funeral will be held on Aug. 28.