Real Estate
Huge Number of Open Houses Around Watertown
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Check out this week’s Watertown Open Houses.
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
Watertown Woman’s Late Niece Inspires her Dog Cookies Business
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Watertown resident Susan Haggerty is debuting her dog biscuits on an online business called Brookie’s Cookies.
For several years, Susan Haggerty has made her own dog biscuits and she began selling them at the Waltham Farmers Market. Now she is ready to make it a business and it will honor her late niece.
Around Town
Registration Open for the 2019 Town Wide Yard Sale
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Watertown Community Education will hold the annual Town Wide Yard Sale Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Obituaries
OBIT: Frank Cousineau, 90, Former Teacher, WHS Star Athlete
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Francis U. “Frank” Cousineau of Watertown, died on April 18, 2019 at the age of 90.
Business
More Layoffs at Watertown-based Athenahealth
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One of the largest employers in Watertown has announced another round of layoffs.
Government
Increases for Police, Fire, Schools Library & DPW Included in Watertown’s FY2020 Budget
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Watertown Town Manager Michael Driscoll revealed the Fiscal Year 2020 budget on Tuesday.
Next year’s Watertown Budget includes money for an additional police office, a new leadership role in the Fire Department, and at the Library.
Around Town
Free Bike Helmets Being Given Out at Little League Opening Day
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Watertown’s Little League baseball and softball teams line the diamond at Casey Park on opening day.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee:
As part of its Project KidSafe campaign, the Boston personal injury law firm of Breakstone, White & Gluck recently donated 100 children’s bicycle helmets to the Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. The helmets were given away to children at Watertown Little League Opening Day, April 27, 2019.
Alcohol Compliance Checks
Watertown Police to Conduct Annual Alcohol Compliance Checks
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
The Watertown Police Department will be conducting annual Alcohol Compliance Checks of all licensed establishments beginning in May 2019 through April 2020.