Arrests
Police Log: Family Home When Man Breaks In, Man Looking to Rent Home is Scammed
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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.
More Headlines
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
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Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
Government
Watertown DPW Cancels Recycling Event
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The recycling event scheduled for May 30, 2020 has been cancelled by the Department of Public works.
Around Town
Watertown Restaurant Raising Funds to Give Meals to Local Families
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Donohue’s Bar & Grill has started a GoFundMe effort to raise money to pay for meals for local families struggling duding the COVID-19 shutdown.
Entertainment
Small Saves Overcomes His Fear of Doctors
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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.”
Around Town
Library & Other Facilities Remain Closed, Town Awaits Gov.’s New Order; Schools Feeding Hundreds Each Day & More
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The historic facade of the Watertown Free Public Library.
The Town’s facilities, including the Library, Town Hall and the Senior Center will remain closed through at least Monday, as Town official await word from Gov. Charlie Baker about the state’s reopening plan.
Around Town
Watertown Parks Remain Closed, But Gradual Reopening Could Start Soon
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Watertown’s parks, like Filippello Park, are empty these days due to the COVID-19 shutdown, but they may slowly reopen in coming weeks.
Recreation Department Director Peter Centola spends parts of his day driving around town asking people to leave Watertown’s parks, fields and playgrounds which are closed by COVID-19, but he may soon be welcoming visitors to the Town’s Recreation facilities.
COVID-19
Sen. Brownsberger: After Re-opening, Efforts Must Continue to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger
The following piece was written by State Sen. Will Brownsberger, who represents Watertown, Belmont and parts of Boston.
When we begin to reopen, whenever that occurs, we will all need to accept continued personal responsibility for controlling the spread of COVID-19.
Around Town
Half a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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See the open houses around Watertown this weekend.