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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 following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City’s Parker Building at 124 Watertown Street will be temporarily closed from May 2-12, 2026, to undergo electrical service upgrades in the building.
A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
Both of the 2025 Watertown Summer Basketball League Semifinal series will be decided in a winner-take-all game 3 on Tuesday night. (Courtesy of Watertown Recreation)
The following information was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:
The 2025 Papas Elite Semifinals is all tied up at 1-1 with wins from the second-seeded Beavers and fourth-seeded Donohue’s Kaos Club.
Watertown City Councilor Emily Izzo has been appointed as an attorney with the City of Waltham. (Courtesy of Emily Izzo)
A Watertown City Councilor will get a look from the other side of municipal government when she takes a position as an attorney for the City of Waltham.
Employees at Point32Heath packed care packages for American servicemen and -women, which will be delivered by Operation American Soldier. (Photo from Point32Health)
The following announcement was provided by Point32Health:
The Point32Health finance team turned a summer BBQ into something unforgettable. More than 150 colleagues in the finance organization came together for food and camaraderie and to make a meaningful impact in support of Operation American Soldier.
The following announcement was provided by the Mount Auburn Cemetery:
On Friday, August 15, Mount Auburn Cemetery will host Branches of Hope: Reflecting on the Past, Healing for the Future, a reflective, cross-cultural evening marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing and the end of World War II. Through art, remembrance, and quiet contemplation, the event invites the public to reflect on the costs of conflict and the enduring human pursuit of peace.
The Papas Elite Summer Basketball League semifinals are underway at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Watertown Recreation)
The following announcement was provided by the Recreation Department:
Top seeded New Day and third seeded Zards take a 1-0 series advantage in a best-of-three 2025 Papas Elite semifinals.
Over the week of Aug. 11 to 15, 2025, the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes sidewalk excavation, as well as drainage installation in the Eastside of town. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Four townhouses, two single families, a condo, and a two-family home were sold this week.
A Watertown Connector shuttle. (Courtesy of the Watertown TMA)
Watertown’s shuttle along Pleasant Street announced a new schedule. See more details in the information from the Watertown TMA below.