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Watertown’s School Meal Pickups Extending Through Summer
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The Watertown Public Schools will continue to provide free breakfasts and lunches through the summer, but will be distributing meals on different days.
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
Around Town
Watertown Had Two Home Sales This Week
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A condo and a townhouse were sold in Watertown this week.
Around Town
This Week’s Senior Center Online Events Include a Conversation, Tai Chi & Art
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Watertown Senior Center
The Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center has been offering fitness, art and discussion programs via Zoom! Please call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 for program information and Zoom access.
Cartoon
Small Saves Celebrates the Fourth of July in This Week’s Comic
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Cartoon by James Demarco
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. Combining this with the love of cartooning, Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”
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Burials at Local Cemeteries Spiked During COVID-19 Surge in Massachusetts
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Gravestones at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Two of the largest cemeteries in Watertown saw a huge increase in the number of burials during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts.
Business
Four More Watertown Restaurants Approved for Outdoor Dining
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Deluxe Town Diner was one of several Watertown restaurants recently approved to have outdoor seating.
Four Watertown restaurants have been allowed to add outdoor dining this week, bringing the number up to 15 that have received the special permission from the Town to expand capacity during the COVID-19 restrictions.
Real Estate
One Open House in Watertown This Weekend
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See this week’s open house over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Gov. Approves Opening of Gyms, Museums, Cinemas & More in Phase 3 of COVID Reopening
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Gov. Charlie Baker, with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito.
Beginning Monday, July 6, gyms, movie theaters and museums will be allowed to reopen as part of Phase 3 of Massachusetts’ COVID-19 reopening plan. Also allowed will be weddings and professional sporting events, but both have significant limitations.