Arrests
Police Log: Pair Busted With Open Beers in Car, Man Tries to Shoplift Bike
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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
Letters
OP-ED: Update on Repairs to the MBTA’s Red Line
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The following information was provided by State Sen. Will Brownsberger of Belmont who also represents Watertown and parts of Boston:
Please see also 7/26 update further below.
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak called me this morning to brief me about the Red Line’s troubles and his response. Below is a summary of our conversation.
Around Town
Learn to Fish at Watertown Recreation’s Weeklong Camp
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Teens and kids can learn to fish at the Watertown Recreation Department’s Fishing Academy.
Real Estate
Half a Dozen Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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These six properties were sold this week in Watertown.
Accident
Cyclist Falls Off Bike in Watertown Square, Backs Up Traffic
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A man fell off his bicycle on Mt. Auburn Street near Watertown Square Saturday evening, causing traffic delays in the area.
Around Town
Watertown Recreation Hosting Trip to Water Park
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The Watertown Recreation Department will be taking children to the Water Wizz park on Thursday, Aug. 1.
Entertainment
Small Saves Cartoon: Beach Day
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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.”
Around Town
Community Preservation Committee Looks to Get Process Rolling
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The committee chosen to oversee the money raised by the Community Preservation Act in Watertown will be hiring a consultant and a part-time coordinator to educate the public and help figure out how the money will be distributed.