Police/Fire
Middlesex Grand Jury Indicts 3 on Charges in Watertown Cases
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Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced the following grand jury indictments involving cases in Watertown.
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
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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.
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
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.
More Headlines
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
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
Business
Japanese Restaurant with Locations Worldwide Opening First US Location in Watertown
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The following information was provided by Boylston Properties and the Wilder Cos.:
Cluck yeah! Boylston Properties and Wilder proudly announced today that Japan’s Yuki Watanabe and Tori Jiro Executive Chef, Chef Mizushima will be serving up their world-famous “Yakitori” at Arsenal Yards. With over 60 restaurants in Japan, Hong Kong, The Philippines and Italy, Yuki Watanabe will open his first U.S. restaurant at Arsenal Yards, bringing iconic Japanese staples to Greater Boston’s next hottest neighborhood.
Around Town
Watertown Firefighters Attend Graduations of Children of Lost Comrades
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Jocelyn Orangio, daughter of late-Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio, was joined by members of the Watertown Fire Department at her graduation from Clark University. Firefighter pictured, L-R: Captain J. Russo, Deputy Chief R. Nicholson, Firefighter T. Donovan, Deputy Chief T. McManus, Lieutenant R. Mannix, Lieutenant E. Allen, Firefighter T. Davis, Firefighter G. McManus.
Members of the Watertown Fire Department showed they do not forget their fallen colleagues by attending their children’s college graduations this week.
Around Town
Watertown Will Mark Memorial Day With Parade, Placing Flags and Wreaths
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Memorial Day ceremonies and the parade will be held in Watertown on Monday, May 27.
Watertown will honor its veterans with several events during Memorial Day week. Veterans Services Officer Patrick George announced following schedule.
Arrests
Police Log: Driver Busted on Drug Charges, Man Seen Trying to Break into Cars
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
Four Home Sold in Watertown this Week
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Check out the quartet of homes that sold in Watertown this week.
Obituaries
OBIT: Paul Kelly, 84, Past President of Hibernians, Served in Korean Conflict
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Paul Kelly
A Funeral Mass for Paul Francis Kelly will be celebrated on Monday May 20, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown. A son of the late Edward P. Kelly and Ann C. (Morley) Kelly, Paul passed away Wednesday morning after a long illness. He was 84.
Around Town
Panel on Mental Health, Jail Diversion Coming to Watertown
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The following information was provided by Wayside Youth & Family Network:
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network will hold a mental health & jail diversion expert panel in Watertown this week. This will be a free community conversation.