Police/Fire
Police Seeking Identity of Man Who Followed Woman to House & Tried to Break In
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A man tried to break into a Watertown home after following a woman home in the early hours of Sunday morning, Watertown Police announced.
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
Government
This Week: Council to Consider ARPA Proposals, Cannistraro Project Continued
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The City Council will be considering what to do with Watertown’s $10 million-plus in federal ARPA funds this week, and also, the Planning Board will not be hearing the proposed project on the former Cannistraro site on Pleasant Street until next meeting.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Dispensary, Employee Busted for Stealing Packages
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Three Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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A pair of two-family homes and a condo were sold this week.
Around Town
Watertown Housing Advocacy Group Receives Award
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Housing for All Watertown members Daniel Pritchard, Rita Colafella, Sam Ghilardi, Amy Plovnick, and Josh Rosmarin, flanked by AHMA staff Kassie Infante and Jesse Kanson-Benanav with the “Rookie of the Year” award. (Photo by Grainy Daze Studios)
The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:
On Nov. 30, a local housing advocacy group was honored at Abundant Housing Massachusetts’s First Annual Celebration of Abundance. Housing for All Watertown (HAW), a grassroots resident-led group founded in early 2023, received a “Rookie of the Year” award from the Massachusetts pro-housing nonprofit.
Entertainment
Small Saves: Not Everyone Appreciates a Good Goal
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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.
Schools
Rates of Alcohol & Drug Use Down for Watertown Students, But Depression & Stress Has Risen
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The rate of alcohol and marijuana is dropping for Watertown students, according to a survey by the Watertown Youth Coalition, but school officials have concerns about use among certain groups, as well as the feeling of depression and not having trusted adults with whom they can speak.
Government
Councilor Nicole Gardner Hosting Annual Public Meeting
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Nicole Gardner, District A Councilor.
As part of the changes to the Watertown Charter all City Councilors must have an annual meeting to meet with the public. City Councilor Nicole Gardner, District A Councilor, announced dates for his constituent meeting. See info below.