Real Estate
Watertown Has 20 Open Houses This Weekend
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Plenty of choices this weekend for people looking for a home in Watertown.
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
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The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
The students taking Advanced Placement classes at Watertown High School have become more diverse, and more students come from low-income backgrounds. The total number of students in AP classes increased, too.
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
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.
More Headlines
City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
Arsernal Yards
Arsenal Yards Asking Town for Additional Liquor Licenses
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Arsenal Yards will transform the old Arsenal Mall into a retail, residential and office complex. It will include several restaurants and developers have requested additional liquor licenses from the Town of Watertown.
The developers of the Arsenal Mall redevelopment have requested additional liquor licenses for tenants of the new Arsenal Yards.
Entertainment
The Halalisa Singers Present ‘Voices of Hope’ in Watertown
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The Halalisa Singers will be performing at Watertown’s First Parish Church.
The following information was provided by Halalisa Singers:
Artistic Director Mary Cunningham leads the 39-voice Halalisa Singers in Voices of Hope and Heart, a timely concert offering messages of hope in adversity and the power of love to bring joy and healing.
American Red Cross
Red Cross Hosting Watertown Strong Blood Drive
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The following information was provided by the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross will host the Watertown Strong Blood Drive on April 20, 2019.
Government
Neighbors Upset by Oakley Country Club Wall, Town to Look at Approval Process
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The wall that went up near Oakley and Arden roads. Neighbors are upset that it was built without informing them, and say it has caused flooding on some properties.
A group of residents expressed their anger and frustration to the Town Council Tuesday night over a new wall constructed by Oakley Country Club near their homes, and that the Town allowed its construction.
Around Town
Learn About What Goes on at the Commander’s Mansion on This Watertown Cable Show
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The latest episode of Inside Watertown featured Tammy McKenna, second from right, and Gina Nolan, from the Commander’s Mansion. Co-hosts John Airasian, left, and Charlie Breitrose spoke with them about all the events at the town-owned historic home.
Find out about all the things that go on at Watertown’s own historic mansion on the latest episode of Inside Watertown.
Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation’s Sixth Annual Townwide Volunteer Day Coming Up
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The Watertown Community Foundation’s annual volunteer day is coming up, so mark your calendars.
385 Pleasant Street
Developers of Pleasant Street Project Want to Change Plans
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A view of what Buildings F (left) and E would look like at 385 Pleasant St. after proposed changes to the plans.
The developers of the mixed-use property at the corner of Pleasant Street and Rosedale Road, wants to reduce the height of one building, and move the residential units to another building.