Around Town
Check Out This Weekends Open Houses in Watertown
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Several homes will host homebuyers over the weekend.
Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album
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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.
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
Restaurants in Watertown will not longer be able to automatically include packets of plastic utensils with takeout or deliver orders. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A new ordinance approved by the City Council prohibits restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils with takeout orders, however customers can request these items when they order or pick up their food.
More Headlines
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
Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building
Government
Mara Dolan Will Challenge Incumbent for Governor’s Council
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Mara Dolan entered he race for Governor’s Councilor District 3.
The following announcement was provided by the Mara Dolan campaign:
Mara Dolan announced her campaign for Governor’s Council, challenging long-term incumbent Marilyn Devaney. The Governor’s Council confirms judges, Parole Board members, and commutations and pardons. Devaney has represented District 3 since 1999.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Can Dispose of Christmas Trees for 2 Weeks
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Watertown residents will be able to put trees out to be collected on trash days for two weeks in January.
Around Town
OBIT: Carol Lee Hattaway, 80, Member of Board for Many of Sons’ Activities, Worked with Seniors
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Carol Hattaway
Carol Lee Hattaway, 80 years old, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Heather Glen in Arden, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Jeannette (Butterfield) Coumans of Needham and Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Government
Watertown’s City Council Has Some Big Issues Waiting as New Term Begins
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City Council President Mark Sideris outlined the accomplishments of the past two terms and issues facing the City Council in the new term at the 2024 Inauguration. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The New Year also ushered in a new term for Watertown’s elected boards, and the City has some issues on its plate to tackle soon, including a show shoveling ordinance, short-term rentals, and reusing some former city buildings.
Police/Fire
Learn About Being a Watertown Police Officer at Information Session
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Find out what it is like to be a Watertown Police officer at an informal meeting hosted by Police Chief Justin Hanrahan.
Around Town
Recycle Electronics at Mount Auburn Cemetery Event
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Mount Auburn Cemetery will host an electronics recycling event on Saturday, Jan. 6. See the announcement below.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Running Women’s Self-Defense Course
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The Watertown Police Department is running a self-defense class for women in January on the Perkins School for the Blind. It is open to residents and Perkins employees.