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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, 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.
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.
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.
Town residents have received information about Watertown Electricity Choice in the mail, online and other modes, but many people have questions about the new electricity program.
A rendering of what the new Minuteman High School will look like when it opens this fall.
The following announcement was provided by Minuteman High School:
When students arrive at Minuteman High School on September 3, it will mark the start of a brand new school year – and the beginning of an exciting, even historic, era for Minuteman itself.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:
On August 24, Wayne Martin Puppets will have three performances at the Watertown Mall, beginning at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Check out the 11 Watertown homes that sold this week, including a single family for more than $1.1 million.
Watertown Police Station
The Watertown Police Station will not only house those arrested in town, but also the suspects taken into custody by the Belmont Police.
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. Combining this with the love of cartooning, Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”
The Watertown Department of Public Works is remodeling Common Street and surrounding streets.
The following information was provided by the Watertown DPW:
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 7 the Common Street project will enter an important phase. At that time, road reclamation (pulverization) of the road base, roadway fine grading, and paving of the binder (first) course of pavement is planned for Common Street (Columbia Street through and including the Orchard Street intersection) and Katherine Road (from Common Street to Church Street).