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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.
Candleboats float on the Charles River in Watertown in memory of those who died in the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The following information was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice & the Environment.
See all the properties hosting open houses around Watertown.
A view of the approved addition to Lowell School, seen on the right, which has tall windows, including on the corners.
The designs of Watertown’s three elementary school projects solidified Wednesday night, with the School Building Committee selecting its preferred options for Lowell School, and they got previews of the two new schools at Hosmer and Cunniff.
Watertown Senior Center
The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:
Greetings from the Director
Summer fun is in full swing at the Senior Center! This month, Ed Lewis, Watertown’s Energy Manager, will join us for a Lunch and Learn to help us understand what electricity choice is all about. It helps residents and the Town save money, but how does it work? Mr. Lewis will help us sort it all out. We will also bring back the dynamic Professor Gary Hylander for Part 2 of his June D-Day lecture that will focus on the Battle of the Bulge. You won’t want to miss it!
Anne-Marie Gagnon
The following information was provided by Tufts Health Plan:
Tufts Health Plan been rated a Best Place to Work by Disability: IN on its 2019 Disability Equality Index. This is the second year in a row Tufts Health Plan has been named to the list, with a score of 100 percent.
The young man suspected of peering into the backdoor of a Watertown home. He was chased by the homeowners, whom he threatened.
Watertown Police seek a suspect who was spotted looking into the back door of a home on Edward Road, and was chased to a nearby store.
Once again this year, the Watertown Police Department will host the Citizen Police Academy, and residents are invited to register.
Biotech company Platelet BioGenesis Inc. will be moving from Cambridge to Watertown.