Around Town
A Watertown Condo was Sold This Week
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See this week’s home sale.
New Policy for Lights at City Fields and Courts Approved by City Council
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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.
Watertown to Request Residential Tax Relief from State Legislature
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.
Tuesday Night Talk With Police in August Features the WPD’s School Resource Officers
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.
WHS Changes Policies on Dress Code, Cellphone Use; School Committee Discusses Policy for Reporting Harassment
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.
More Headlines
Watertown City Councilor Taking Job with City of Waltham
Police Log: Men Caught Slashing Tires, Employee Arrested for Trying to Use Manager’s Credit Cards
Residents Walk Around Walker Pond, Meeting on Aug. 14 Will Gather Input on Future of Site
Schools
Watertown Students from 7 Colleges Earn Academic Honors
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Fifteen students from Watertown earned academic honors for the Fall 2023 semester from Regis College, James Madison University, Nichols College, University of Alabama, University of Rhode Island, Boston University and Lasell University.
Entertainment
See This Week’s Small Saves 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.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Wallet Stolen Out of Car, Counterfeit Bills Used at Target
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Schools
LETTER: Parent Opposes Holding Lockdown Drills at School
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Dear Superintendent Galdston and School Committee,
I read with alarm in Watertown News that our schools are planning to conduct lockdown/ALICE/active shooter drills. Please reconsider this decision. I understand that there have been issues with false alarms, but it is extremely unclear how past false alarms should have any effect on whether we conduct these terrifying and dubiously effective drills. There is zero research to suggest that these drills do anything other than terrify students. In fact, your own announcement said “Sometimes it is too frightening for children,” and that you had decided not to do ALICE drills at elementary schools in the last few years for that reason. That decision was right, and I urge you to return to it.
Around Town
Hunger in Watertown Will be the Focus of Live Roundtable Discussion
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Food on the shelfs at the Watertown Food Pantry, which has seen an increase in the number of people using its services since the start of the Pandemic. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A series of articles in Watertown News put a spotlight on a problem that often goes unseen in the community: hunger. The discussion will continue with a live event, where Watertown Cable Access Television will debut a video about food insecurity in town.
Business
Mass. Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development to Speak at Chamber Event in Watertown
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Lauren Jones, Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development.
The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Chamber of Commerce:
Women in Government series presents A conversation with Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development Lauren Jones, Tuesday, Feb 6, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Hampton Inn & Suites, 25 Bond St., Watertown Networking and continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., program begins at 9 a.m. open to members & nonmembers.
Around Town
Half a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Check out this week’s open houses around Watertown.