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The School Committee approved a Personal Electronic Device (PED) Policy that prevents students from using or having access to a device — such as a cell phone or tablet — during the entire school day, including during lunchtime and breaks.
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.
Boston College hockey coach Jerry York.
Boston College hockey coach Jerry York of Watertown got the call of a lifetime on Tuesday when he learned he will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
The following information was provided by First Baptist Church of Belmont:
Artist Audrey Childs is teaching a beginner’s drawing class where students will learn to draw what you see versus what you think you see.
A rendering of what the new Hosmer Elementary School could look like.
The School Building Committee affirmed its commitment to making Watertown’s new elementary schools energy efficient and built in sustainable ways.
The Stacey Peasley Band performs at the first Watertown Summer Concert on June 26.
The first Watertown Summer Concert will be held on Wednesday, June 26 with a band that will appeal to the whole family.
The Watertown Free Public Library.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:
The Watertown Free Public Library recently completed two Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvement projects.
Parts of a 2.5 story home in East Watertown were damaged by a fire on Sunday morning, and one firefighter suffered an injury.
Paul Gorman, a Watertown Marine killed in Vietnam, will have a memorial in his name on Main Street at Emerson Road.
Watertown will honor a Marine who died in Vietnam by dedicating an a square in his name in July.
Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced new community investments reflecting a commitment to a community approach for making our cities and towns great places to grow up and grow old. The nearly $1.9 million supports 15 nonprofit organizations working in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.