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Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring

By Charlie Breitrose | 2 hours ago

A group of Hosmer Elementary School students met at Casey Park on Fridays this Spring to form a Bike Bus and ride to school. (Contributed Photo)

During the spring, a group of students and their families rode their bicycles from the Southside to Hosmer Elementary School, forming what became known as the Bike Bus.

New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos

The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).

Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show

Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.

City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage

A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.

One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?

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Around Town

Watertown Farmers Market Opens This Week, See Who Will be There, Including New Vendors

By Guest Writer | June 8, 2026

The Watertown Farmers Market returns on June 10, 2026. (Courtesy of Watertown Farmers Market)

The Watertown Farmers Market season begins this week, with the first market of 2026 taking place on Wednesday. See more information about what to expect, how to get there, and food asssistance programs in the announcement provided by the Watertown Farmers Market, below.

Schools

Watertown Students Graduate from BC High, Make Honor Roll

By Guest Writer | June 8, 2026

Three Watertown students graduated from Boston College High School, and several made the school’s honor roll. See the information provided by BC High, below.

Around Town

Watertown Pride 2026 — See Photos of the Festivities

By Charlie Breitrose | June 7, 2026

The Parade started the festivities for Watertown Pride 2026 on June 6. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown Pride returned to Watertown Square for the fifth year on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Around Town

Sidewalk Work Continues in Coolidge Square This Week During Mt. Auburn St. Project

By Guest Writer | June 7, 2026

Crews will be doing sidewalk work in multiple parts of Mt. Auburn Street this week, including in the business district in Coolidge Square. Businesses will remain open during the construction, some may be accessible only using rear entrances. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Real Estate

Nine Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | June 7, 2026

Six condos, a single family, a townhouse, and a two family were sold this week.

Around Town

Watertown’s Town Wide Yard Sale Returns, Register Now!

By Guest Writer | June 6, 2026

The following announcement was provided by the organizers of the Town Wide Yard Sale:

Join us for the 2026 Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday June 14th!

Government

State Rep. Steve Owens Hosting 2 Office Hours in Watertown

By Guest Writer | June 6, 2026

State Rep. Steve Owens.

State Rep. Steve Owens will host a pair of office hours in Watertown during the month of June. See details in the announcement provided by Owen’s office, below.

Entertainment

See the Latest Small Saves Cartoon

By Charlie Breitrose | June 6, 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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