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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 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.
Watertown residents can participate in a program offering discounts on home solar systems.
The developer of a home on the Southside of Watertown which had upset neighbors has changed directions and torn down a controversial garage.
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.
Pictured from left are Sons of Liberty District Commissioner John Boll, Troop 30 Assistant Scoutmaster
Ian Clark, Eagle Scout Luke Black, and district advancement committee members Jonathan Groves and Sarat Aramandla.
BSA Troop 30 provided the following information:
Luke Black, a member of the Watertown BSA troop and resident of Allston, has earned the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, a designation only 4 percent of Boy Scouts earn.
Kallet, Epstein and Cicone will perform on March 9 in Watertown.
The trio of Cindy Kallet, Ellen Epstein and Michael Cicone will perform in Watertown in the latest Tremedal Concert.
Watertown officials announced that the town’s Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 4 due to the snow storm hitting the area.
Watertown’s La Casa de Pedro restaurant announced it has closed in a message posted on Facebook Sunday morning.