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WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes

By Charlie Breitrose | 12 hours ago

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

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Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance

Around Town

Paddle Down the Charles River in the Annual Run of the Charles River

By Guest Writer | March 19, 2019

The 37th annual Run of the Charles paddle race will take place on April 28.

The following information was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:

Paddlers from across New England have registered for the 37th Annual Run of the Charles: Boston’s Premier Paddling Race, taking place on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Kicking off the paddling season, the event is the largest flat-bottom boat race in New England and draws over a thousand racers and spectators each year with the help of nearly 150 volunteers.

Police/Fire

Watertown Firefighters Remember Fallen Colleague Two Years After His Death

By Charlie Breitrose | March 18, 2019

Watertown Firefighters salute Joseph Toscano on the second anniversary of the firefighter’s death.

Two years after Watertown Firefighter Joseph Toscano lost his life at a fire in East Watertown, members of the Watertown Fire Department gathered to pay their respects.

Around Town

Program on Dealing with Changes Vision Coming to Watertown Senior Center

By Guest Writer | March 18, 2019

The Carroll Center provided the following announcement:

Carroll Center for the Blind will host an event about called “Dealing With Changes in Vision” on March 29 in Watertown.

Around Town

Local Group Hosting Forum About Restorative Justice

By Guest Writer | March 18, 2019

Progressive Watertown will host an event called “Restorative Justice: It’s The Law” on March 31.

Arrests

Police Log: Older Resident Scammed Out of More than $50K, Laptop Stolen from Gym

By Charlie Breitrose | March 17, 2019

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Real Estate

A Single-Family, Two Condos Were Sold in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | March 17, 2019

Three Watertown homes sold this week.

Entertainment

Artwork Made by Watertown Students to be Displayed at Mall

By Guest Writer | March 16, 2019

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Mall:

The Watertown Mall is proud to once again play host to the Watertown Public Schools’ Annual Student Art Exhibit. This fantastic event will begin displaying art on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 and will be up until April 11, 2019.

Charity

Concert Featuring Music of Strong Women Will Raise Money to Fight Lung Cancer

By Guest Writer | March 16, 2019

The Follen Angels will perform at Upstage Lung Cancer’s fund raiser at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.

The following announcement was provided by Upstage Lung Cancer:

Upstage Lung Cancer (ULC), a nonprofit celebrating a decade of raising awareness in the fight against lung cancer through the performing arts, presents a one night only concert benefit Here’s to the Ladies! From Lady Day to Lady Gaga on Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown.