Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at Several Colleges During Fall Semester
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Students hailing from Watertown made the dean’s list at UMass Amherst, Holy Cross, Georgia Tech, St. Lawrence, Tufts, Simmons, St. Michael’s, and Emmanuel.
City Has $4M Left from Elementary School Projects, Which Will Go to High School & Middle School Projects
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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.
Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements
Kristopher Surette of Tighe & Bond shows the plans for the Mt. Auburn Street Project to members of the Coolidge Square business community. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Businesses in Coolidge Square will face some disruptions from the construction taking place over the spring, summer, and fall of 2026. Sidewalks will be ripped up and replaced as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project.
More Headlines
New Watertown High School Nearly Done, Remains on Budget
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Memory of Fallen Watertown Firefighter Not Forgotten Nine Years After His Death
Elections
LETTER: As State Sen., Daniel Lander Will Fight for More Permanently Affordable Housing
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For the first time since 2011, we have two candidates for State Senate whose records and priorities we can actually compare.
Charity
Buzz Off Comedy Night Will Raise Money to Fight Kids Cancer
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The Buzz Off fund raiser for One Mission Helping Kids Fight Cancer in Watertown will feature Comedian Will Noonan.
Entertainment
“The Mushroom Cure” to Play Mosesian Center for the Arts April 10–11 for Special Live Filming
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The following announcement was provided by “The Mushroom Cure”:
Writer and performer Adam Strauss will present his acclaimed solo show “The Mushroom Cure” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, Massachusetts, on April 10 and 11, 2026. The performances will be filmed to create a feature film of the live show, executive produced by bestselling author Michael Pollan and journalist Hamilton Morris.
Around Town
Lane Shifts, Parking Restrictions on Parts of Mt. Auburn Street This Week
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Planned roadwork on Mt. Auburn Street will result in lane shifts and areas of restricted parking as drainage and conduit is installed and test pits are dug. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Government
Sen. Brownsberger Seeks Summer Interns, Hosting MassHealth Changes Webinar
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Will Brownsberger
State Sen. Will Brownsberger announced that his office seeks applications for summer internships, and his office will be hosting an information session about changes to MassHealth. See more info in the announcement from the Senator’s office, below.
Real Estate
Five Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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This week’s home sales includes two condos, a single family, a two-family and a townhouse.
Around Town
Watertown Recreation Looking For Summer Seasonal Staff
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown’s Recreation Department has multiple seasonal opportunities available, including for the Pequossette Summer Recreation Program.