Building Inspector
Town Accepting Building Permit Applications, Will Approve When State Reopens
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In preparation for when Massachusetts lifts its COVID-19 shutdown, the Town of Watertown will begin to accept building permits.
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
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
Around Town
Learn to Make Face Masks With Hatch’s Online, And More Classes This Week
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The Hatch Makerspace may be closed, you can still participate in their classes online, including how to make face masks and making your own book.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Wanted on Rape Charges Caught, Scammer Steals $24K from Resident
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
School Committee Meeting Online Monday, Rec Department Hosting Facebook Live Open Forum
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The Watertown School Committee will hold its May meeting as an online meeting on Monday night at 7 p.m. and the Recreation Department will host an Open Forum session on Facebook Live.
Around Town
Library Closed Until May 18, But Plenty of Online Activities for Children, Teens & Adults
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The historic facade of the Watertown Free Public Library.
The Watertown Free Public Library sent out the following information:
As directed by Town Manager Michael Driscoll, the Watertown Free Public Library will remain closed to the public until Monday, May 18th to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. This extends the Library’s previous closure period by two weeks.
Around Town
LETTER: Local Authors, Photographers Seek Help with Children’s Picture Book About Watertown
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Dear Watertown residents past and present,
I am asking for your help with a picture book which will be titled “W is for Watertown: A Watertown, Massachusetts ABC Book.” This book will be modeled in the style of regional ABC books where each letter of the alphabet goes along with a local landmark(s).
Around Town
U.S. Post Office Hiring in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
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The following information was provided by the U.S. Post Office:
Post Offices across Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island are currently hiring.
Around Town
Half a Dozen Home Sales in Watertown This Week
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See the six homes that were sold in Watertown this week.