Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation Thanks Volunteers, Still Has Ways to Help
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The Watertown Community Foundation sent out the following information:
May 2,2020 would have been our 7th Annual WHO-Watertown Helps Out!
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
Town Council Approves Lights for Fields at Filippello Park
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Filippello Park’s two athletic fields, picnic area, playground and more draw lots of visitors.
The biggest park on the Eastside of Watertown will receive new lighting at its two athletic fields after the Town Council approved funding for a project that has been in the works for more than a year.
Around Town
OP-ED: Sen. Brownsberger’s Survey Finds Most Agree with Mass. Social Distancing Measures
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger
State Sen. Will Brownsberger surveyed people about the social distancing steps that Massachusetts officials have taken, and found that the vast majority agree with them and expect it to be “a long time” before the situation returns to normal.
Government
Board of Health Considering Requiring COVID-19 Face Masks in Watertown
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Watertown’s Board of Health will meet Thursday afternoon to discuss whether to require that people wear face masks in public places in town.
COVID-19
Gov. Baker Extends Business Closings, Stay-at-Home Advisory to Mid-May
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Gov. Charlie Baker, with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito.
Massachusetts residents will be in staying in their homes due to COVID-19 for at least a couple more weeks, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday.
Schools
WHS Guidance: Course Selection for Next Year, New Dates for SATs, APs Online
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While Watertown High School students are in virtual learning mode for the rest of the school year, they can start planning for the return to campus next year, as well as, taking tests to prepare for college.
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Library Adds Streaming Options for Movies, TV & Music; See What Else is New
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Watertown Free Public Library
The following information was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:
While the Watertown Free Public Library is closed, we’ve been expanding our digital collection. Last week, we added two new streaming platforms: Acorn TV (specializing in British TV and movies) and Qello (full-length concert films and music documentaries). Watertown residents can access both services for free.
Around Town
Town Council Discussing Filippello Park Lighting Tuesday, See How to Watch & Participate
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The Town Council will likely vote Tuesday on the proposed lighting project at Filippello Park. The plan calls for installing new lights at the field near Arlington Street (on the left), and replacing the lights on the Grove Street Field (in the middle of the map, marked “Softball” and “Soccer”).
The Town Council will meet virtually Tuesday night at 7 p.m. and are scheduled to have a public hearing and vote on the lighting project at Filippello Park.