Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Date Night at the Movies, Be Creative, Irish Food, Nepali Celebration

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It’s another summer weekend in Watertown, and I have an eclectic group of town activities for you. If you only work half a day on Friday or not at all, and you’re into making things with assisted technology, visit the Hatch Maker Space for their drop-in hours from 1-4 p.m. “The Naked Gun” movie at the Majestic 7 Theater is full of goofy laughs, and this Friday is date night at the Majestic. So go laugh! On date night, if you buy one popcorn and fountain drink, you’ll get another free. Our town is full of cultural festivals, and this weekend there is a Nepali one, Haritalika Teej on Saturday evening. Go see what it’s all about. I bet the food will be delish. Another date night option this weekend is a visit to West on Main, an Irish pub in the West End that serves up some typical Irish meals as well as more American fare to go along with some Guiness. May your weekend be full of laughs, curry and creativity! 

Schools

Watertown High School to Pilot App That Would Disable Student Cellphones During Class

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Watertown High School students will use an app to disable cellphones during class beginning in the fall of 2025. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)

Watertown High School plans to disable students’ cellphones during class using software that the school will be piloting during the 2025-26 school year. At Monday’s meeting the School Committee heard from parents who called one of the books on the recommended summer reading list “anti-Semitic.” The Committee also got more information on the changes to the Sexual and Sex-based Discrimination policy.

Around Town

Watertown Resident Joins Action for Boston Community Development as VP

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Karl Green

The following announcement was provided by the Action for Boston Community Development:

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl Green of Watertown as vice president of administration. In this role, he leads the strategy, development, and implementation of administrative procedures for information technology services, office services, property management and purchasing departments. 

Sports

Watertown Summer Basketball Champion Crowned for 2025

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Donohue’s Kaos Club won the 2025 Papas Elite Summer Basketball title with a 2-0 sweep of Zards in the finals. (Courtesy of Watertown Recreation)

The following information was provided by Watertown Recreation:

With a 53-37 win over the third seeded Zards in the 2025 Papas Elite League finals, the fourth seed Donohue’s Kaos Club is your 2025 Papas Elite League Champions. 

Sports

Summer Basketball Finals: Kaos Club Wins Close Game 1

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The Papas Elite Summer Basketball League finals tipped off Monday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Watertown Recreation)

The following information was provided by Watertown Recreation:

The fourth seed Donohue’s Kaos Club takes a 1-0 series lead in the Papas Elite Championship Finals edging out the third seed Zards, 64-62 on Monday night.

Around Town

POSTPONED: Tuesday Night Talk With Police in August Features the WPD’s School Resource Officers

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(UPDATE Aug. 18, 3:25 p.m.): The Tuesday Night Talk in August has been postponed to a date that will be announced at a later time.)

Once a month, the Watertown Police Department invites the public in to learn about how the department works and what officers are doing around town. On Aug. 19, the Tuesday Night Talk features the WPD’s School Resource Officers.