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A new policy was approved for lights at Watertown’s Recreation facilities, including Saltonstall Park, home to the Papas Elite Summer Basketball League. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
A new policy for controlling lights at Recreation Department-run fields and courts was approved by the City Council on Aug. 12, despite some confusion coming out of the Committee meeting on the issue.
The City of Watertown will request permanent tax relief for residential property owners by sending a Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature for approval.
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.
The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
When the 2025-26 School Year begins in September, Watertown High School students will have a new dress code, rules on using their cellphones, and fewer days to add or drop a class. The School Committee also discussed the sex-based harassment reporting policy, and heard about individualized instruction for math and literacy, and district policy changes.
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
Watertown Public School officials released some details about the steps taken by Watertown Middle School and the Watertown Police following the discovery of a list of students created by a WMS student. A meeting was held Tuesday night where some parents expressed frustration about the lack of information released.
Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
The Watertown Free Public Library has many programs coming up in February. See details from the newsletter provided by the WFPL.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
If you are voter filling out the Unenrolled Vote by Mail Application and you are NOT enrolled in a Party, you must select a Ballot type for the Primary elections on March 5, 2024 and September 3, 2024.
A rendering of the new landscaped area in Coolidge Square at Bigelow Avenue as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project. (Courtesy of Tighe & Bond)
The Mt. Auburn Street renovation project has been approved by the state, and the primary construction contractor is the same one with which Watertown officials have had difficulties on a recent project.
Watertown Senior CenterThe Watertown Senior Center.
The Watertown Senior Center will host programs on heart health, tax preparation and has trips to museums around the area in February.
MBTA Bus. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The following announcement was provided by the MBTA:
The MBTA will host an in-person public meeting on Thursday, February 1, at Cristo Rey Boston High School in Dorchester from 6 PM to 8 PM regarding proposed MBTA fare changes.
Watertown Middle School
Watertown Public School officials and the Watertown Police appear at a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. for the Watertown Middle School Community following the discovery of a list of students created by a WMS student. School officials said they have assessed the situation and determined there was no credible threat, but some parents remain concerned for the safety of their children and have questions about how the school handled the situation.
Televisions in public areas in Watertown will be required to use closed captioning. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Televisions in public areas in Watertown, including in restaurants and businesses, will have to turn on the closed captioning feature during regular hours.