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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.
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, 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.
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.
The project planned for 104 Main St. was approve by the Zoning Board of Appeals. This is a view from Main Street. (Courtesy of O’Connor Capital Partners)
Developers of the project at 104 Main St. knocked a story off the project and widened the public walkway from Main Street to Pleasant Street, and received approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Heather Whitney
Heather Ann Whitney was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on October 21st , 2023, at the age of 62.
Eileen Donahue has now won 750 games as coach of the Watertown Field Hockey coach. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)
The following report was provided by the Watertown Public Schools, with some additional information added:
Eileen Donahue, the longtime head coach of the Watertown High School field hockey team, has reached the latest milestone in her Hall of Fame career with her 750th career win.
The following announcement was provided by real estate agent Sandra Andronic:
Home Sweet Home: A First Time Homebuyers Workshop
Check out the property hosting tours this weekend.
Watertown Police announced Thursday that they identified and charged a man and a woman as suspects in the robbery of the 7-Eleven in East Watertown.
To the Editor,
The members of Watertown’s Public Arts and Culture Committee are writing to express our sadness at the ending of operations by New Repertory Theatre and also convey our sincere appreciation to New Rep’s board and staff for their monumental contributions to the Watertown community. It is a great loss for Boston as a whole.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Residents’ Advisory Committee. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume or other information concerning background or experience by email to citymgr@watertown-ma.gov or City Manager’s Office, 149 Main Street, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472.