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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.
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.
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, 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.
The School Committee is examining its policy for charging groups to use school facilities, such as the gyms. Watertown youth sports groups oppose any fees, saying it could prevent some kids from participating in their programs.
A proposal to charge town youth groups to use the gyms at the Watertown Public Schools has parents and youth sports groups concerned.
The following information was provided by State Sen. Will Brownsberger’s office:
State Sen. William N. Brownsberger is seeking applicants for the position of District Director.
Tony DiGiacomandrea
Anthony (Tony) DiGiacomandrea was born in Acton on April 27, 1929. He grew up in a farm house in Acton where his father and uncle owned and ran a concrete block company for several years. The family moved to Watertown when Tony was still young where he spent his entire life.
Learn about the issues facing the youth of Watertown and see a performance by local teens and the Improbable Players theater troupe at an event on March 20.
See this week’s Watertown open houses below.
Reconstructing Watertown’s public schools and renovating some of the parks in town made up a significant part of the conceptual recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2020-24 Capital Improvement Plan, which were approved by the Town Council on Tuesday.
Watertown’s Jack Fucci was elected to the board of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber.
The following information was provided by the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber:
Watertown native Jack Fucci has been elected to join the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s board of directors. Fucci is president and CEO of the West Suburban YMCA of Newton.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall and Watertown Families Together:
The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal St., together with Watertown Families Together, will be hosting a 50th Anniversary celebration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar on Thursday, March 21, 2019, from 10:00-11:00 am.