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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.
More solar-generated energy will be included in the electricity received by Watertown customers.
Tuesday night, the Town Council cleared the way for the Town to negotiate “green” electrical contract for all residents and many business customers that will have a small savings, and will include a much larger portion generated by renewable methods.
David Holladay is wanted by Watertown Police for allegedly stabbing another man at a cookout on May 25.
Watertown Police issued a warrant for a man who allegedly stabbed another man while at a cookout on May 25.
The recipients of the 51st Lt. Paul J Sullivan Scholarship recipients, from left to right, Nicolas McDermott, Bryan Ferreira. Gabriella Venezia, Catherine Connors, Christopher Iannetta, Patrick Gulledge, Katherine Garside, Nicholas Fiacco and Caroline Whalen.
The organizers of the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship announced the 51st annual award winners.
Members of the Marine Corps League Charles Shutt Detachment march in the 2019 Watertown Memorial Day Parade.
The streets of Watertown were lined with people waving flags, Monday, to pay tribute America’s fallen service men and women, and watch the 2019 Memorial Day Parade.
The following announcement was provided by Trees for Watertown:
On Saturday, June 8th, from 1-3 p.m., Trees for Watertown will be holding a fundraiser for Teens for Trees on the patio at Branch Line at 321 Arsenal Street. There will be light snacks, raffle items from local businesses, and auction items, including art, tickets to a show at Mosesian Center, and more. And, of course, bocce ball!
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Youth Coalition:
Watertown Youth Coalition and Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Multi-Service Center invite nominations for our 2019 Community Spirit Awards and welcome the community to our annual awards event to appreciate and honor the individuals in the community committed to the health and well-being of Watertown’s youth and families.
Watertown’s Mange Camara won the 400 meters at the Div. 4 Outdoor Track Meet. Here he is shown at last year’s Div. 4 meet.
Members of the Watertown High School track teams collected first, second and third place finishes at the MIAA Div. 4 East Outdoor Championships in Norwell on Sunday.
The Rev. Mark Harris will speak about the Rev. John Weiss, a controversial minister in Watertown from the 19th Century.
The Watertown Free Public Library will host a talk by the Rev. Mark Harris on a controversial 19th century minister, and a the screening of a film about women from Armenia and Turkey coming together to cook.