Police/Fire
Police Log: Bank Teller Helps Prevent Scam, Shoplifter Arrested, Passport Found
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
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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.
City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
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.
More Headlines
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
Government
Watertown Hires Director of City’s New Human Services Department
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown is excited to introduce Jenna Bancroft, LICSW, as the City’s first Human Services Director!
Schools
Watertown Students Will Learn About Nutrition, Agriculture in Former Freight Containers
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Watertown Public Schools educators look inside the Freight Farm indoor growing system that was built inside a former freight container.
The following piece was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:
Watertown Public Schools is expanding its educational opportunities for students with the addition of a new Freight Farm, a converted shipping container outfitted to grow food year-round.
Letters
LETTER: Watertown Library Trustee Will Not Seek Re-election
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Barbara Biacnone (Sara’s mother), Library Trustee Sara Keary, and Tim Whelan (Sara’s step-father); This photo was taken in early September 2022 days after Sara’s mother and step-father moved from Pennsylvania to Watertown. Sara had accompanied them to get their library cards from WFPL. (Photo by Carey Conkey-Finn)
To the Watertown Free Public Library Board of Trustees, Library Staff, and Community Members,
After much reflection, I’ve decided not to seek re-election to the Watertown Free Public Library Board of Trustees.
Government
City Council Will Consider Special Committee’s Recommendations to Raise Council Salaries Nearly 70%
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Watertown City Hall
The committee appointed to study City Council compensation is recommending that Councilors get a raise of more than $6,000. The compensation proposal will be considered by the Council Tuesday night at the Council Meeting.
Letters
LETTER: Chamber Supports Increasing City Council Compensation
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Dear President Sideris,
The Charles River Regional Chamber supports the Blue Ribbon Commission’s proposal to increase City Councilor and Council President compensation.
Schools
Watertown High School Class of 2025 Persisted Through Challenging Conditions to Reach Graduation
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Watertown High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Nairi Davidian speaks at graduation at Victory Field. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Members of the Class of 2025 endured a lot in their time at Watertown High School, including shifting buildings, the Pandemic, and of course academic challenges. They showed resilience, toughness, and a strong spirit on the way to collecting their degrees on Friday evening at Victory Field.
Around Town
CRWA Hosting Building Resilience in the Charles River Watershed Webinar
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The following information came from the Charles River Watershed Association:
Join us on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 6:30-8 p.m. for the Building Resilience in the Charles River Watershed webinar on Zoom to learn about innovative green and grey flood mitigation solutions, how we could use ponds for added storage and their potential to reduce extreme flooding, and actionable recommendations to safeguard our watershed’s future. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation!