Schools
Eight Watertown Students Make Honor Roll at BC High School
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Boston College High School announced the first quarter honor roll, and eight students from Watertown made the grades. See the announcement from BC High, below.
Watertown Schools May Tap City’s Special Ed Fund, Add Athletics Fees to Make up Budget Deficit
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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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Around Town
Watertown Hibernians Hosting Joint Blood & Food Drive
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The American Red Cross and the Watertown Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold the final blood drive of the year at Hibernian Hall on Dec. 27. The event is also a food drive for the Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry.
Around Town
Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration
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Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights a candle on the ice menorah during the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The flames of the candles on the big outdoor menorah shone through the dark and frigid night during Monday’s Chabad Watertown’s fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards.
Around Town
Housing for All Watertown Hosts Third Annual Happy HAW-lidays Cookie Exchange
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The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:
Housing for All Watertown will host its third annual Happy HAW-lidays Cookie Exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 5-7 p.m. in the Social Hall of First Parish of Watertown, located at 35 Church Street. The event is open to the public and welcomes community members of all ages!
Elections
Daniel Lander Announces Candidacy for Suffolk and Middlesex State Senator
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Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by Team Lander:
On Dec. 15, Daniel Lander announced his candidacy for State Senate in the Suffolk and Middlesex District. Running to take on the cost of living crisis in Massachusetts, Daniel will prioritize making our communities more affordable and great places to live, while challenging the inaction and inertia of the State Senate.
Entertainment
Gore Place Hosting Free Tours, See Details Here
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Gore Place announced it will be giving back to the community with free tours on Dec. 19, 2025. See more information in the announcement from Gore Place, below.
Business
Perkins Students Learn Life Skills Working at Local Businesses & Organizations
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Perkins School for the Blind student Hugh helps Watertown Savings Bank sort coins as part of a work experience partnership. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Students from Perkins School for the Blind have the opportunity to expand their education by leaving campus and learning on the job by working for businesses and organizations in and around Watertown.
Sports
Five Watertown Wrestlers Place in First Tournament of Season
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Watertown senior Jimmy Shrestha finished second at the Wakefield Lisitano Tournament over the weekend. Here he competes at the 2025 State Meet. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown wrestlers had a successful return to the mats when five Raiders placed in the top five at the Wakefield Lisitano Tournament on Dec. 13.