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 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.
Information about the 2025 Town Wide Yard Sale, as well as the catalog for Spring-Summer Adult & Community Education are now available. See more information provided by the City of Watertown
The All Night Party provides a substance free place for seniors to get together on graduation night. Volunteers do much of the set up, and chaperoning.
The following piece was provided by the Watertown High School PTSO:
For decades, Watertown High School seniors have celebrated their graduation at the All Night Party, a cherished tradition organized by the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO). This event is a labor of love for parents, teachers, and community members who dedicate their time and resources to create a memorable and safe celebration for the graduates.
UPDATE: City officials announced the Get Out Your Bike event has been canceled due to the forecast rain on Saturday.
Let’s start the weekend at the Get Out Your Bike Event at the dock on the Charles River on Saturday morning. If you haven’t gotten out your bike yet, now is the time. You can have it checked for free or learn about Blue Bikes if you don’t have your own. In the afternoon you can exercise further with a Family Yoga class at Artemis Yoga. Saturday evening there is a Home Brew Showcase at the Canadian American Club, hosted by the Post Modern Brewers Club. You’ve done a lot of exercise at this point, so go enjoy some beer. Sunday afternoon, Saltonstall Park will be full of activities as part of the annual Watertown Pride Celebration. There will be food, music, vendors and lots of rainbows. If you’d like to be in the parade, check the link below for the location. Finally, if martial arts is your exercise of choice, how about taking an all day Sunday workshop on Qin Na, at the Wu An Martial Arts Center, where they will teach foundation skills for many types of martial arts? There are lots of ways to get in shape as we happily shed our sweaters and jackets and open up our windows.
When someone tells you they have the best job in the world, you might be skeptical. Sit down and speak with Watertown High School Principal Joel Giacobozzi for a few minutes, however, and it quickly becomes clear that he truly has deep passion and love for WHS and the whole community. So much so he said he wished he grew up here.
Watertown veterans presented the colors during the 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
After a parade featuring youth sports teams, bands, the Watertown Police and Fire Department, and many more, a newish Watertown resident who devoted his career to military service and military intelligence spoke about the importance of Memorial Day and what all citizens can do to preserve the memories of those who died serving their country.
A teacher at each of the Watertown Public Schools received a gift basket from the Rotary Club of Watertown during Teacher Appreciation Week. (Courtesy of the Rotary Club)
The Rotary Club of Watertown turned 100 years old in 2025, and the club has a celebration planned. The Club also presented Watertown teachers with gifts as part of the recent teacher appreciation week.
The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:
The Historical Society of Watertown invites you to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the fight for American Independence by taking a walking tour of “WATERTOWN DURING THE REVOLUTION.”