Charity
Registration Open for 9th Annual Town-Wide Spelling Bee, Raffle Tickets Available
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The Watertown Community Foundation invites you to join the 9th annual Town-wide Spelling Bee.
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
Around Town
Local Church Hosting Ash Wednesday Services
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First Baptist Church of Belmont, at 129 Lexington St., Belmont, will host Ash Wednesday services.
Transportation
Proposed Changes to Buses in Watertown, Fare Hikes Discussed at MBTA Meeting
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Residents learned about proposed changes to MBTA service in and around Watertown on Monday night at the Watertown Police Station.
MBTA officials visited Watertown Monday night to talk about changes to bus routes, increasing T fares and offering new ways for riders to pay fares.
Arts
Four Artists Featured in Watertown Exhibit of Works Inspired by Text
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The following information was provided by Room 83 Spring:
Room 83 Spring is pleased to present Tell It Slant with David Curcio, Monique Johannet, Adrienne Sloane, and Antoinette Winters.
Around Town
Watertown Youth Coalition Holding Town Hall, Performing with Improbable Players
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The Watertown Youth Coalition will host a Town Hall Meeting to present the results of the Well Being of Watertown Youth survey, and a theatrical presentation.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Can Join Solar Discount Program
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Watertown residents can participate in a program offering discounts on home solar systems.
Development
Developer Redesigning Controversial Garage
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The developer of a home on the Southside of Watertown which had upset neighbors has changed directions and torn down a controversial garage.
Sports
Two Watertown Track Athletes Among New England’s Best
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Watertown senior Mange Camara won the 300 meters at the New England Indoor Championships.
Two Watertown High School students showed they are among the top track and field athletes in region with top five finishes at the New England Indoor Championships, including a first place finish.