Around Town
Find Out How to Compost Your Pumpkins
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The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
Nearly 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills each year, so we need your help diverting them.
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
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The School Committee approved a Personal Electronic Device (PED) Policy that prevents students from using or having access to a device — such as a cell phone or tablet — during the entire school day, including during lunchtime and breaks.
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
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.
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Schools
MassBay College Hosting Open House for Prospective Students
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The following announcement was provided by MassBay Community College:
MassBay Community College will hold its annual Fall Open House on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on its Wellesley Hills campus. President David Podell, along with faculty, staff, and students will greet prospective students and their families.
Sports
UPDATED: Three Watertown High School Teams Heading to the State Tourney, Other Athletes Competing in the Postseason
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The Watertown field hockey team seeks a third straight State Championship in 2023, after setting a new national record for consecutive shutouts. (Courtesy of Watertown Field Hockey)
While the Watertown High School field hockey team has made headlines with a national record setting effort and an undefeated record, two other teams made the MIAA state tournament, and other individual Raiders are competing at the State Level.
Around Town
Registration Open for Watertown Recreation’s Wachusett Ski & Snow Board Program
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The Watertown Department announced that registration has opened for the Wachusett Mountain ski and snowboard program. A bus runs from Watertown to the ski area on Saturdays in early 2024.
Around Town
Watertown Family’s Struggle to Afford to Stay in Town Spotlighted by Globe
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A screenshot of the Boston Globe website.
The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team has turned its focus on the affordability of housing in the Boston area, and this Sunday the paper focused on a family from Watertown.
Around Town
Outdoor Rink Opening Celebrates Hockey & Pays Tribute to Fallen Marine
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Young hockey players from Watertown participate in a clinic run by the Boston Bruins Foundation following the dedication of the outdoor rink at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Part hockey clinic, part history lesson, part Boston Bruins tribute, and part airshow — last week’s opening celebration for the outdoor rink at PFC Richard Moxley Playground was a community celebration.
Government
Early In-Person Voting Taking Place in Watertown This Week
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The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
In-Person Early Voting for the Watertown Municipal Election will be held at City Hall located at 149 Main Street, Watertown in the Philip Pane Lower Hearing Room on the ground floor on the following dates and hours:
Around Town
Run, Walk or Bike to Raise Money for Helen Robinson Wright Fund
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The following announcement was provided by the Helen Robinson Wright Fund:
Have Fun and Support Your Neighbors in Need! The Helen Robinson Wright Fund, one of Watertown’s most well-established charities, invites all Watertown residents to participate in it’s annual fall Fun(d)raising event going on right now. Walk, run, or bike (or all three) to raise money to assist our neighbors in dire need of basic necessities. OR, simply make a donation that will help to sponsor other participants.