Government
Town Council Discussing Budget at Series of Upcoming Meetings
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Watertown Town Hall
The Town Council will hold three meetings over a the space of a week and will be voting on the Fiscal Year 2021 budget by the end of June.
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
Building for the Future
Virtual Meeting About Hosmer School Project Planned, New Building Project Website
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A rendering of what the new Hosmer Elementary School will look like.
The Watertown Public Schools will host a meeting about the upcoming construction project at Hosmer School. The district also has a new School Building Project website.
Real Estate
Several Homes Having Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Check out the open houses around town this weekend.
Business
Watertown Restaurants Can Apply for Temporary Outdoor Seating as Part of COVID-19 Reopening
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Temporary outdoor seating will be allowed for Watertown restaurants as part of the COVID-19 reopening, with certain regulations including keeping seating at least six feet apart.
As a way to allow Watertown restaurants to offer more seating as the reopen during COVID-19, the Town Manager announced that owners and managers can apply for temporary outdoor seating.
Arsenal Yards
Watertown Adds New Ice Cream Option, Loses a Restaurant
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Watertown residents can now grab their favorite Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors at the Scoop Shop at Arsenal Yards.
You win some and you lose some — in this case Watertown food options.
Building for the Future
First in the State: Council Funds Building Two Net Zero Energy Schools; No Override
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The latest rendering of the new Cunniff Elementary School, with the solar array in the parking lot.
The Town Council, Watertown School officials, designers and green energy advocates celebrated the completion of what looked like a pipe dream just a few years ago: building two schools that will create enough electricity to cover their energy needs, and pay for it without raising property taxes.
Around Town
New Vendors Joining Watertown Farmers Market — Opening Day June 17
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The start of the Watertown Farmers Market is around the corner and shoppers have some new options to choose from this year, which will be offering baked goods, bagels, produce, tahini and more.
Around Town
Watertown Library Kicking Off Summer Reading Drive-Thru on June 16
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The Watertown Library sent out the following announcement:
How do you throw a summer reading kick-off party in the age of social distancing? The Watertown Free Public Library has hit on a fun solution: it’s the first-ever Summer Reading Drive-Thru!