Real Estate
Five Homes Sold in Watertown This Week
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This week, Watertown had five properties sell.
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
Transportation
Overnight Closures on Mass. Pike Begin Soon
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The following information was provided by MassDOT:
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced that there will be various overnight impacts including lane closures on I-90 east and westbound as well as short-term detours of Commonwealth Avenue east and westbound in the area of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and the Boston University Bridge from Monday, July 22 through Saturday, August 10.
Entertainment
Small Saves: Rainy 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
Member of Watertown Troop 30 Earns Scouting’s Highest Rank: Eagle Scout
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Luke Black recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Here he is with his parents Lee and Mary Helen Black at the Eagle Scout Ceremony.
Recently, Luke Black — a member of Watertown Boy Scout Troop 30 — reached an achievement that only a handful of boys reach in their time as scouts. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Around Town
MTBA CharlieCards Now Available in Watertown
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The following information was provided by MassDOT:
The MBTA announced that the Town of Watertown has partnered with the T in the growing initiative to increase the availability of CharlieCards to residents who rely on public transportation.
Real Estate
A Variety of Open Houses to Check Out in Watertown
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Check out this week’s Watertown open houses.
Around Town
A Little Library in Watertown Brings Together Book Lovers, Neighbors
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Rebecca Conlon and Emily Neill stand next to the Little Free Library that recently went up on Hall Avenue.
Watertown’s branch libraries closed in 2007, but book lovers can now visit a little library just off Belmont Street in Watertown that is not much bigger than a mailbox.
Entertainment
Celebrate Beatrix Potter’s Birthday with Crafts, Songs & Stories
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Mall:
Watertown Mall and Watertown Families Together come together to celebrate the 153 rd birthday of Beatrix Potter, author of the beloved book, Peter Rabbit.