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Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee

By Charlie Breitrose | 9 hours ago

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.

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Food

Watertown’s Branch Line Will Deliver Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day Meals

By Charlie Breitrose | May 2, 2020

Watertown’s Branch Line Restaurant is back and along with pick up and delivery of their regular menu, the eatery in the Arsenal on the Charles will deliver their special Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day menus. The restaurant sent out the following information:

Cinco de Mayo! It’s Tuesday, By The Way. We’re bringing you a Taco Kit for Two, Margarita Mixes, and Arroz con Leche! Order for pickup or delivery from Shy Bird or delivery from Caviar.

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DCR Closing Grove Street in Watertown on Four Days in May

By Charlie Breitrose | May 2, 2020

The following information was provided by the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

Entertainment

Hockey Solitaire in This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon

By Charlie Breitrose | May 2, 2020

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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Gov. Baker Issues Order to Wear Face Masks in Stores & When Unable to Social Distance

By Charlie Breitrose | May 1, 2020

Gov. Charlie Baker, with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito.

All Massachusetts residents must cover their faces in public places as part of the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The requirement applies when people while they are outdoors and are unable to social distance, and all the time in indoor spaces such as stores.

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Watertown Groups Providing Ways to Get Help From & Give Assistance to Neighbors (Including Face Masks)

By Charlie Breitrose | May 1, 2020

The recently created Mutual Aid Network is a way for Watertown residents to help their neighbors, and for people in town to get assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak, including food, financial assistance and even face masks.

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See How to Make Your Own Face Mask with Items at Home

By Charlie Breitrose | May 1, 2020

Starting May 4, people in Watertown will be required to wear a face covering when out in public — indoors and out. Face masks may be hard to find in stores, but the CDC has a video showing how to make your own using items in your home.

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Face Coverings Will be Required in Public in Watertown, Violators Will Face a Fine

By Charlie Breitrose | April 30, 2020

The Watertown Board of Health voted to require that people wear face coverings when out in public, indoors and out, or face a fine. The order is a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, said Town Health Director Larry Ramdin.

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Watertown Savings Awards More Than $20 Million in PPP Loans

By Charlie Breitrose | April 30, 2020

A lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.

One of the key parts of the Federal CARES Act, passed by Congress in response to the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, was the program to prevent layoffs, called the Payroll Protection Program or PPP.