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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.
Watertown Police dog Kato poses in one of the photos from the WPD’s Where is Kato Facbook posts.
Kato, the Watertown Police Department’s K-9 has been busy in recent weeks, visiting places around town.
The staff at Hatch continues to provide opportunities to learn a new skill, despite the makerspace being closed due to the COVID-19 shutdown.
A drawing of the proposed renovation for the eastern section of Arsenal Park, near the Arsenal Yards development.
The proposed renovation of the eastern section of Arsenal Park will be presented to the Town Council Tuesday night in a meeting to be held online.
A self-guided tour of Watertown’s stormwater drainage system will show people how rain water gets from the streets to the Charles River.
Students and parents at Lowell Elementary School showed their love for the teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Teachers at Lowell School got a special celebration during Teacher Appreciation Week, which was May 4-8.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
A pair of Watertown properties were sold this week.
Watertown Free Public Library
The Watertown Library building remains closed, but its collection will be open to be borrowed using curbside pickup beginning May 11th. The library sent out the following information:
The Watertown Free Public Library will offer curbside pickup of library items for Watertown residents while the library is closed, starting the week of May 11.