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Superintendent Galdston Shares Updates on Universal Pre-K, New and Departing Staff at WPS, and Upcoming Music & Art Events
WATERTOWN – In the March 21, 2024 Superintendent’s Update with Watertown Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dede Galdston, she shares updates on a couple new hires at WPS, an elementary school principal is retiring after over 40 years, some upcoming art & music events are on the horizon, and the high school construction project.
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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…
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Watertown 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…
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Watertown’s First Polar Plunge Makes a Big Splash for Special Olympics Massachusetts
WATERTOWN, MA –The Watertown community came together for a bold and icy challenge at Arsenal Yards, diving headfirst—literally—into the city’s first-ever Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Massachusetts. With over 100 participants braving the freezing waters, the event successfully raised more than $19,000 for inclusive sports programming. The Watertown Police Department played a key role…