Around Town
COLUMN: Back to the Future in the Financial Market
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So, interest rates are crashing around the world, the 10-Year U.S. Treasury is around 1.75 percent and stock markets are stuck in trading range …bookended by a good bit of volatility.
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
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Drawings of plans for renovating the Lt. Paul Sullivan Playground. (Source: City of Watertown)
A playground named in honor of a Watertown man who died in Vietnam will be getting an update, with new play structures and paving.
Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album
Noah Kahan, from his Facebook page.
Watertown got a shoutout in Noah Kahan’s latest album “The Great Divide.” The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter said he enjoyed the time he spent living in town.
City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City’s Parker Building at 124 Watertown Street will be temporarily closed from May 2-12, 2026, to undergo electrical service upgrades in the building.
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
More Headlines
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages
Schools
Designers Show Latest Look for New Cunniff School, Seek to Meet Green Goals
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A drawing of the latest design for the entrance for Cunniff Elementary School.
The latest drawings for the entrance to the new Cunniff Elementary School provides a simpler design and removes the stone features that architects had previously considered.
Sports
Summer Basketball League Playoffs Semifinals Start Tuesday
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The semifinals of the Watertown Summer Basketball League start Tuesday night.
The four winners of the Watertown Summer Basketball League quarterfinals move to Tuesday night’s semifinals.
Entertainment
Launch Rockets at Museum of Science Activity at Mall
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Mall:
Calling all astronauts – The Museum of Science will be coming to the Watertown Mall on Aug. 29 for their program “Rockets: There & BackAgain” beginning at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Around Town
See the Recommendations of the Watertown Parking Plan
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A parking consultant recommends replacing Watertown’s current parking meters with “smart” meters that offer a range of payment options. This is one of many recommendations in the Watertown Parking Management Plan.
Town officials recently released the final version of the Watertown Parking Management Plan, which included 10 recommendations, including adding high tech meters, adding meters in some places, removing them in others, and having different priced depending on the demand.
Sports
Watertown Summer Hoops Madness Begins Monday Night
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New Day captured the 2018 Watertown Summer Basketball League title. They will be one of eight teams battling for the 2019 title. The playoffs begin Monday, Aug. 12.
It’s playoff time for the Watertown’s Summer Basketball League, and March Madness in August begins with four games Monday night.
Around Town
LETTER: Voices of Children of El Salvadoran Parents Facing Deportation
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American born children of El Salvadoran descent whose parents have Temporary Protective Status and feat being deported spoke at the Watertown Free Public Library on Aug. 8, 2019.
Submitted by Sue-Ellen Hershman on behalf of Watertown Citizens Refugee Support, a working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment. The group will also host a Court Watch Party on Aug. 14, details below:
Arrests
Police Log: Motorcyclist Flees Police, Scam Using Fake Fraud Department
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.