Government
UPDATED: See Who Won the Council President and School Committee Races
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Charlie Breitrose
Watertown voters re-elected two incumbents in contested races on Tuesday, but there will be two new faces in elected positions.
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
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Battles to Victory Over St. Mary’s in Round of 16
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Watertown senior Molly Driscoll celebrates scoring against St. Mary’s in the MIAA Div. 3 Round of 16 game. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown field hockey team defeated St. Mary’s 5-0 at Victory Field in the MIAA Div. 3 Tournament Tuesday afternoon to move on to the State quarterfinals.
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Watertown Resident Honored for Creating Program Linking Watertown Schools with Local Biotechs
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Merle Kummer
The following announcement was provided by Beth El Tempe Center:
Merle Kummer, President and Founder of CoLAB, was a recipient of the eighth annual Jonathan Jacoby Tikkun Olam Award, granted by the Social Action Committee of Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, MA. “Tikkun olam” is Hebrew for “repairing the world,” and this particular award was created in May 2016 to honor the inspired actions and service of community members.
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Registration Open for Watertown Recreation’s Winter Programs
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The Watertown Recreation Department Winter I Registration for all offerings has begun, and includes sports, crafts, science and more for children as young as 3 to adults.
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Submissions Wanted for CRWA’s Charles River Photo Contest
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:
Calling all photographers – do you love to capture our favorite river? We are so pleased to announce the first annual 2023 Charles River Photo Contest!
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Award Winning Restaurant Featuring Steak & Frites Coming to Watertown
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Medium Rare will be serving up steak and frites at Arsenal Yards in 2024. (Courtesy of Medium Rare)
The following announcement was provided by Medium Rare:
Medium Rare, the award-winning, iconic, full-service restaurant famous for its French-influenced steak and frites (fries), is coming to the Boston area. The lease is signed. The location is set: 130 Arsenal Yards, Watertown, MA. The hammers are in motion (on the build-out, not the already-tender steak). The opening is estimated to be LATE SPRING 2024.
Government
2023 Watertown Election Guide: School Committee & Council President Races on Ballot
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown residents will cast their ballots in the 2023 Municipal Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Two races will pique the interest of Watertown voters in the 2023 Municipal Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7: the School Committee and City Council President.
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Public Invited to 3 Day Planning Event for Watertown Square Redesign
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Join us for an exciting, three-day design charrette with the project team as we sketch through alternative visions for the redesign of the Watertown Square area, at 64 Pleasant St. (same location as our Oct. 17 project kickoff).