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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.
Watertown freshman Taylor Lambo looks for a shot down low in a game against East Boston.
Watertown High School’s girls basketball team went on the road Wednesday night and pulled off an upset by beating the fifth-seeded Shawsheen Tech, 37-29.
Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced the appointment of a Director of Administration and Finance for the Watertown Department of Public Works.
The Watertown Senior Center has a many, many activities in March, including a workshop on renewing drivers licenses, flower arrangements and more
Every first Friday of the month, the Watertown Mall hosts a free blood pressure screening from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public that the National Weather Service is forecasting snowfall to spread from west to east across the Commonwealth beginning late this afternoon and into Thursday morning with accumulations of several inches in some areas. The forecast is for dry weather by Thursday afternoon.
Thomas McDermott
A Funeral Mass for Thomas J. McDermott, 87, will be held on Saturday, March 2, in the Church of Saint Patrick, 212 Main St., Watertown.
Lt. Paul Sullivan was killed in Vietnam in 1968, and a scholarship in his name has been given out for 50 years.
Organizers of the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship sent out the following announcement:
The Lieutenant Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the 51st annual Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship. The Scholarship Award of $5,000 will be awarded to a deserving high school senior to perpetuate Paul’s memory.
Watertown sophomore guard Gabe Spinelli scored 29 points in the Div. 3 North first round game against Weston.
The Watertown High School boys basketball team showed heart and determination on Monday night, but the Raiders comeback attempt fell short in the MIAA Div. 3 North first round game against Weston.