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Watertown Schools Begin Search for New Superintendent

Watertown Public Schools announced Sept. 22 that Superintendent Dede Galdston will retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year, which marks her 10th year leading the district. The School Committee has issued a request for proposals for firms to assist with the search and plans to interview them at its Oct. 19 meeting. The Committee says its goal is to hire a new superintendent by February or March of 2027.

Watertown Public Schools

Social Services Drop-In Hours Offered at Public Library

Watertown's Social Services Resource Specialists hold drop-in hours Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Project Literacy Office in the Watertown Free Public Library, offering help with food, fuel, rent assistance, and counseling.

Watertown Free Public Library

Quarterly Municipal Lot Business Parking Permits Go on Sale

The City of Watertown began selling fourth-quarter business parking passes for the Watertown Square and Nichols Avenue municipal lots on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Treasurer/Collector's Office.

City of Watertown

Fall Falladays Festival Comes to Arsenal Yards

Arsenal Yards hosts the Fall Falladays Festival Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 130 Arsenal Yards Boulevard, with live music, carnival games, fall treats, family photos, and a Watertown Food Pantry donation drive; rain date is Thursday, Sept. 24.

Arsenal Yards

GenScript Hosts Watertown Biotech Mixer

GenScript hosts a Watertown Biotech Mixer Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen in Arsenal Yards for scientists, researchers, and biotech professionals.

GenScript

Free Bachata Dance Class Meets at Watertown Library

Watertown Free Public Library holds Let's Dance Bachata Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., part of a four-week series in the Watertown Savings Bank Room.

Watertown Free Public Library

Coffee-and-Coworking Session Set for Mighty Squirrel

Stargazer Creative hosts a free coffee-and-coworking gathering Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. in Arsenal Yards for networking and remote work.

Stargazer Creative

Project Literacy Offers Beginner English Class Wednesday

Erin's Beginner 2 English Class meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Lucia Mastrangelo Room at Watertown Free Public Library, part of Project Literacy's English-language instruction.

Watertown Free Public Library

Virtual Advanced English Conversation Class Meets Wednesday

Charles' Intermediate/Advanced Conversation class meets online Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. through Watertown Free Public Library's Project Literacy program; new students must register in advance.

Watertown Free Public Library

Chaotic Wrestling Announces September 25 Watertown Event

Chaotic Wrestling presents OVERDRIVE Friday, Sept. 25, at the Sons of Italy, 520 Pleasant St., in collaboration with the theater production BOUNCERS.

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Buff's Pub Plans Second Location on Arsenal Street

NBC Boston reported Sept. 21 that Newton's Buff's Pub plans a second location at 46 Arsenal Street in Watertown, in the former Belle's space, pending transfer of a beer-and-wine license.

NBC Boston

Concert for Lebanon in Watertown Will Feature Grammy Nominee Simon Shaheen

The Concert for Lebanon, featuring Grammy nominee Simon Shaheen, takes place Sunday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m. at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown.

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