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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.
Roads inside and outside of the Arsenal on the Charles will be repaved in early June.
Some of the roads inside and outside Arsenal on the Charles will be repaved beginning June 10, 2019.
Buses like this one on the 71 bus have been given priority heading toward Harvard Square on Mt. Auburn Street in the new Cambridge-Watertown Bus Priority Pilot program.
The following information was provided by the Town of Watertown:
Did you know that more than half of all commuters using Mt. Auburn Street during rush hour are riding the bus?
Watertown has plenty of choices for home buyers this week, including some high end properties.
A lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.
The Watertown School Committee voted to request a pay raise for its members on Monday night, and the increase would not take effect until the next term.
The Following information was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:
Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is turning 40, and invites the public to its annual meeting and celebration on Sunday featuring an improv comedy group.
The Watertown Recreation Department will start a pickleball league in June.
Geoff & Drew’s offers cookies and brownies made from all-natural ingredients. Watertown’s Carol Spickler is president and “chief cookie girl.”
A cookie business co-owned by a Watertown resident is offering a special discount to town residents for Fathers day. Geoff & Drew’s sent out the following information:
State Rep. Jonathan Hecht
The following information was provided by Rep. Hecht’s Office:
Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown in June. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following time and location: