Transportation
Watertown Bus Routes will be Impacted by Changes Approved by MBTA
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Bus service in Watertown may be changed for the better after an MBTA board approved changes to dozens of bus routes around the region.
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.
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Entertainment
A Wide Array of Art Can be Seen at Watertown Gallery’s New Show
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The following information was provided by Room 83 Spring:
Five Artists in an Eclectic and Electric show opening this Saturday at ROOM 83 Spring.
Around Town
Family Mental Health Support Group Meets in Newton
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The following information was provided by NAMI:
Family Mental Health support group: NAMI Family Mental Health Support Group is a free, structured, confidential peer-led support group for the families of individuals living with mental illness.
Environment
State Rep. Hecht to Receive an Award from Keep Massachusetts Beautiful
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State Rep. Jonathan Hecht
Watertown State Rep. Jonathan Hecht will be honored with a Massachusetts Clean Community Award for his work to reduce the amount of waste in the Bay State.
Entertainment
Work of Watertown Artist Being Shown at Local Exhibit
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“The Rangers Camp,” by Watertown artist Audrey Jones Childs, is one of the pieces in the exhibit at the Beecher Center in May.
The work of a Watertown watercolor painter will be displayed in an exhibit in Belmont.
Government
State Funding for Local Schools to be Discussed at Meeting Co-Hosted by Sen. Brownsberger
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger
The following information was provided by State Sen. Brownsberger’s Office:
State Sen. Will Brownsberger will co-host a listening session on state funding for local schools with State Senator Jason Lewis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education, to learn more about the needs of schools in Watertown, Belmont and Boston in advance of the senate’s FY20 budget debate, which will begin May 20.
Business
Major Property on Galen Street in Watertown Sold
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The property where the the Colonial Buick/GMC dealer had been locate had been sold to a developer.
Dancing With the Stars
Watertown’s Dancing With the Stars Coming Up Soon, Tickets Available
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The Watertown Rotary Club will host Dancing With the Stars charity event featuring local celebrities teaming with professional dancers on May 10, 2019.