Weather
Excessive Heat Watch from Tuesday to Friday, Will Feel Like 100+ Degrees
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Temperatures will reach into the high 90s from Tuesday to Friday, this week, according to the National Weather Service, and it will feel like it is over 100 degrees.
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.
More Headlines
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
Around Town
LETTER: Resident Seeks Help Recovering Lost Items
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Dear Watertown MA News,
Please see the attachment (at bottom) and brief summary regarding a recent incident at 48 Bridge street in Watertown, Ma 02472 In May 2024. I am avidly looking to recover these items, and asking for help if anything has showed up? Thank you for your service in the community of victims suffering loss to theft.
Around Town
LETTER: Green Infrastructure Must be Part of the Watertown Square Area Plan
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The following letter was submitted to be read at the June 13, 2024 Watertown Square Area Plan meeting:
Dear Vincent, Watertown Planning Board, and Watertown City Council:
I am sorry I cannot attend in person this evening, so I hope that this can go on the Public record as my comment:
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First, I just want to say that I have been excited to hear about the plans for Watertown Square to develop the area — much-needed improvements in public transportation, walkability, bike-ability, drive-ability, housing, local businesses, and our community as a whole, and I can say that the people of Watertown have very much appreciated your including the residents in the planning process. We have had the chance to voice our concerns, and we are grateful for that.
Around Town
Half a Dozen Home Sales in Watertown This Week
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A variety of homes sold this week, including a three family, a two family, a single family and multiple condos.
Entertainment
2024 Watertown Summer Concert Series Lineup Released
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Join us at the 2024 Summer Concert Series at Saltonstall Park, located at 149 Main Street next door to City Hall.
Entertainment
See the Latest 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.
Around Town
Latest Draft of Watertown Square Area Plan Has Some Changes, More Detail
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Public Weighed-in on Proposal at Thursday’s Meeting, No Vote Taken
City Manager George Proakis presents the Watertown Square Area Plan draft to the Planning Board and City Council on Thursday night at Watertown Middle School. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
City officials presented the latest draft of the Watertown Square Area Plan to the public on Thursday night, but the City Council and Planning Board did not take a vote on the proposal. They will reconvene in two weeks to continue discussing the report.
Around Town
LETTER: East End Resident Says Streets Have Become Cut Throughs
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Good day,
We have become the new cut through streets to Cambridge. Because Cambridge made a mess of their part of Belmont Street it has caused drivers to cut through our five East End streets: Prentiss, Keenan, Brimmer, Francis and St. Mary’s.