Entertainment
See What Small Saves is Up to in This Week’s Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
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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.
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
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.
More Headlines
City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for Having Child Pornography, Credit Card Scam Foiled, Drink Thrown at Food Delivery Driver
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
Council Update: FY26 Budget, Hometown Hero, Police Dog & More
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On April 8, 2025, City Council heard the City Manager’s FY26 budget presentation, recognized a hometown hero, heard updates on BERDO, the referral of the Demolition Delay Ordinance for review, and met the new Watertown Police dog. See the highlights of the meeting provided by Municipal Policy Analyst Doug Newton
Entertainment
Register to Perform in, Host Musicians in Watertown Porchfest; Deadline Approaching
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Porchfest:
Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and driveways on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, with extended hours from 12-6 p.m.!
Real Estate
30 Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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Homebuyers have plenty of choices in Watertown this weekend.
Government
Watertown Will Add Human Services Department in FY26 Budget; City Faces Uncertain Financial Times
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Watertown City Hall
Watertown’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes the addition of the Human Services Department, and City Manager George Proakis said that the budget is “being produced at atime of significant uncertainty.”
Around Town
CatholicTV Broadcasting Holy Week Services
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Watertown-based CatholicTV Network will be broadcasting services on Palm Sunday and during Holy Week. See information from the network, below.
Entertainment
Watertown Filmmaker’s Documentary “Recovery City” Showing at West Newton Cinema
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The documentary, Recovery City, directed by Watertown filmmaker Lisa Olivieri will be screening at West Newton Cinema on April 25 at 6:30 PM as part of the Local Spotlight Series. There will be a Q&A with Olivieri and the film’s participants following the film. See more information about the film provided by the Recovery City Team.