Around Town
Watertown Farmers Market Will be Open on Wednesday
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The Watertown Farmers Market will be open this Wednesday. The City of Watertown sent out the following information:
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
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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.
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
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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
Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages
Police/Fire
UPDATED: Statewide 911 Outage Over
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UPDATE: The Massachusetts 911 system has been restored.
The public may now resume calling 911 for emergencies.
Thank you for your patience + cooperation.
The State 911 Department continues to investigate the cause of the disruption.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Fire and Police departments regarding issues with 911 service:
Around Town
Wada Hoppah Raffling a Trip to the Celtics Parade by Boat from Watertown
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Drew Rollert looks back toward the tower at Perkins School for the Blind. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The group planning to start a water shuttle from Watertown to Boston will raffle off a trip for two down the Charles River to the Boston Celtics’ Championship Parade on Friday.
Around Town
Watertown Restaurant Will Offer Seasonal Prix Fixe Menu Featuring Local Ingredients
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Bar ‘Cino has opened in Watertown Square. (Photo courtesy of Bar ‘Cino)
Bar ‘Cino in Watertown will be serving prix fixe menus featuring in-season produce from farms in New England.
Entertainment
Watertown Gallery Holding Book Launch Pop-Up This Week
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The following announcement was provided by Storefront Art Projects:
A Book Launch POP-UP June 20-22
Join us Friday, June 21, from 6-8 p.m. for the official book-launch for Eric Giroux’s novel Zodiac Pets!
Around Town
Places in Watertown to Stay Cool During the Heat Wave
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Children enjoy the new spray pad at Filippello Park in East Watertown. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The City of Watertown provided the following tips about how to keep cool in this week’s heat wave:
As the first heat wave of the season approaches, here are some places to help you stay cool through Sunday, 23, 2024:
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Faces OUI Charges, Resident Scammed Out of $60,000
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
City of Watertown Closures for the Juneteenth Holiday
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The City of Watertown provided the following announcement:
City Hall, the Parker Annex, Department of Public Works Offices, the Senior Center and the Watertown Free Public Library are closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of Junteenth.