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School Committee Update: $495K Budget Deficit, Contract Talks, and Cell Phone Task Force
WATERTOWN, MA – Watertown Public Schools leaders are facing a busy start to 2025, with budget challenges, contract negotiations, and policy updates dominating discussions at the latest School Committee meeting. School Committee Chair Kendra Foley provided updates on the district’s financial outlook, revealing a projected $495,000 deficit for Fiscal Year 2026. The shortfall is largely…
Read MoreWatertown Police Department Expands Support Services with Facility Dog Wyatt
WATERTOWN, MA –The Watertown Police Department has officially welcomed a new four-legged officer to the force, but his job isn’t about law enforcement—it’s about comfort. Wyatt, a two-year-old trained facility dog, has joined the department to provide emotional support to officers, city employees, and the community. Wyatt is partnered with Officer Kyle Rooney, an eight-year…
Read MoreCharles River Chamber Honors Business and Community Leaders During First “Watertown Night”
WATERTOWN, MA –The Charles River Regional Chamber hosted an awards celebration on January 23 recognizing four individuals and organizations for their contributions to the Watertown community. The inaugural ‘Watertown Night” highlighted excellence in business, community leadership, and nonprofit impact. Honorees included: Hosted at Donohue’s Bar & Grill, tickets sale from the event directly benefited the…
Read MoreWatertown Superintendent Highlights New Communication Platform, Middle School Principal Search, and Future Plans
WATERTOWN, MA – Watertown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Dede Galdston recently sat down for an interview with Matt McCarthy at WCA-TV’s Studio B to discuss key developments within the district. One major update is the launch of ParentSquare, a new communications platform designed to streamline messaging between schools and families. Dr. Galdston emphasized that the…
Read MoreResidents Invited to Submit Designs for New Watertown Cultural District Logo
WATERTOWN, MA — In a vibrant effort to enhance its cultural landscape, the Watertown Cultural District has launched a local design competition, inviting residents to create a new logo that reflects the district’s mission and values centered on promoting arts and culture. Cultural Districts in Massachusetts are established to drive economic growth, strengthen community identity,…
Read More25th Annual Unity Breakfast Brings Watertown Back Together for Reflection and Action
WATERTOWN, MA — Watertown’s beloved Unity Breakfast celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter-century of bringing the community together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Held at the Hellenic Cultural Center despite freezing temperatures and snow, nearly 500 attendees gathered for the return of the in-person event. What began…
Read MoreWhat’s Next for Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban? City Council Plans Review
WATERTOWN, MA — City Hall was filled to capacity Tuesday night, January 21, as Watertown residents gathered for a special City Council meeting to discuss the future of the city’s overnight winter parking ban. The ban, in effect from November through April, prohibits street parking overnight to facilitate snow removal and emergency response. The meeting,…
Read MoreWatertown Group Advocates for Repeal of Winter Parking Ban Ahead of Upcoming City Council Meeting
WATERTOWN, MA — The Watertown City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 21st at 6 p.m. to discuss a petition calling for the repeal of the city’s winter parking ban. The petition, submitted by the group Watertown Citizens for Better Parking, argues that the current ban creates significant challenges for residents, particularly…
Read MoreWatertown Non-Profit DEAF Inc. Advocates for and Empowers Deaf and DeafBlind Communities
WATERTOWN, MA – For nearly five decades, Deaf Inc. has been a cornerstone of support and empowerment for the deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and deafblind communities in Massachusetts. Founded in 1977, Deaf Inc. relocated its main office to Watertown in 2023. The organization provides a wide range of services, including advocacy, housing assistance, tax…
Read MoreAddressing Loneliness and Isolation: Watertown Launches Coffee Socials for Veterans
WATERTOWN, MA – Loneliness and isolation are more than feelings—they’re public health challenges with severe mental and physical consequences. As Dr. Jay Gorman, a clinical research psychologist with the Bedford VA, explained, “Loneliness is a subjective feeling that we have less social connection than we want… Isolation is the objective, real-time lack of social interaction.”…
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