Around Town
Candidates for Watertown Elected Boards Can Take Out Papers
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Watertown Town Hall
Friday marks the start of the election season in Watertown as candidates can take out papers to run for Town office.
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
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Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
Entertainment
Birds of Prey, Fireflies & Urban Foraging at the Watertown Library
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The Watertown Free Public Library.
Meet real birds of prey, find out about fireflies and take a walk with an urban forager during events hosted by the Watertown Free Public Library in May.
Entertainment
Kids Can Dig Into Spring at Planting Event in Watertown
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:
The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, together with Watertown Families Together invite you to come on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 am for “I’m Digging the Spring,” an event to commemorate Spring by planting.
Real Estate
Many, Many Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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See all the open houses to visit this weekend in Watertown.
Business
Watertown Parking Report Recommends New Meter Technology, Changes in Fees
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A parking consultant recommends replacing Watertown’s current parking meters with “smart” meters that offer a range of payment options.
Watertown needs to make some major changes to its parking prices and rules in Watertown Square and Coolidge Square to improve the parking situation in these key business districts, said consultants who studied the Town’s parking situation.
Galen Street
UPDATED: Two-Alarm Fire Strikes Watertown Restaurant
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A two-alarm blaze damaged the New Ginza restaurant on Galen Street Thursday morning.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Invited to Bicycle Event Along the Charles River
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The Charles River from Watertown Square
Watertown residents are invited to come out to the Watertown Moves: Get Out Your Bike event on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 1-3 p.m. at the Watertown Square Dock, Charles River Road at Galen Street Bridge. The rain date is May 19.
Obituaries
OBIT: Agnes McFarlin, 82, Nurse Practitioner, Devoted to Her Family
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Agnes McFarlin
A Funeral Mass for Agnes L. McFarlin will be celebrated on Saturday May 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown.