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School Committee Votes on Watertown Middle School Start Time for 2026-27

By Charlie Breitrose | 23 hours ago

Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)

The debate over when to start the day for middle school students returned to the Watertown School Committee this week, focusing on what time the school day should begin for the 2026-27 school year. The discussion has been complicated by impact on after-school sports and the shortage of fields in town.

Boston Bruins Player Gets an Education About a Sport for the Blind at Perkins School

Boston Bruin Alex Steeves learns about goalball from two members of Perkins School for the Blind Towerhawks. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Boston Bruins center Alex Steeves has played in some tough environments — Montreal, Toronto, Madison Square Garden — but on Monday he entered the Perkins School for the Blind’s gym to try his hand at a new sport: one which requires him to play blindfolded.

WHS Sports: Wrestler Reaches 100 Wins; Girls Basketball & Boys Hockey in Tourney Play

Watertown senior Jimmy Strestha claimed his 100th career win at the All-State Meet in Springfield. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)

A pair of Watertown wrestlers faced the Bay State’s best in the All-State Meet in Springfield on Sunday, and one picked up a milestone win.

New Signage for Paintings in City Hall Provides a Historical Perspective

The historic paintings in Watertown City Hall now have signs with information about the town’s history. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The entry lobby in City Hall is beginning to look like a room at the Museum of Fine Arts, with the addition of signs to accompany the recently restored historical paintings of Watertown.

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Around Town

Items Being Dumped at Watertown Boy & Girls Club Costing Hundreds to Remove

By Charlie Breitrose | December 3, 2025

Items recently dumped in the parking lot of the Watertown Boys & Girls Cluh.

Recently, the Watertown Boys & Girls Club has been receiving some unwanted drop-offs in the form of furniture, mattresses, and other items being left in or around the club’s dumpster.

Business

New Media Production Studio Opens in Watertown, Offering Creative Services & Community Space

By Guest Writer | December 3, 2025

The following announcement was provided by Atelier Sociale:

Atelier Sociale, a full-service media production studio specializing in photography, videography, and podcast production, announces its grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 372 Main St., Watertown.

Entertainment

Watertown Families with Youngsters Invited to Breakfast with Santa

By Guest Writer | December 3, 2025

Watertown Families Together and Brigham House will host Breakfast with Santa, and families with young children are invited. See the announcement from the organizers, below.

Around Town

Watertown Holding Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony

By Charlie Breitrose | December 3, 2025

Watertowns veterans will remember Pearl Harbor with a ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Entertainment

Three Artists Featured in “Draw a Line,” the Latests Exhibit at Storefront Art Projects

By Guest Writer | December 3, 2025

The following announcement was provided by Storefront Art Projects:

Storefront Art Projects presents: Draw a Line, featuring Lesley Cohen, Sand T Kalloch, Christine Kyle from Dec. 6-27, 2025. A reception Saturday, Dec. 6, 1-4 p.m.

Business

Watertown Businesses Can Get Parking Passes for City Lots

By Guest Writer | December 3, 2025

Parking passes for Watertown’s municipal lots are available for businesses. See how to apply in the information from the City of Watertown below.

Government

State Rep. Owens Announces December Office Hours

By Guest Writer | December 2, 2025

State Rep. Steve Owens.

Watertown State Rep. Steve Owens will host a pair of office hours in Watertown and another in Cambridge in December. See more information in the announcement from Rep. Owens’ Office, below.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Scammer Uses Church in Fraud, Mini Van Stolen

By Charlie Breitrose | December 2, 2025

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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