Arrest
Police Log: Car Stolen, Men Get in Fight Over COVID-19 Concerns
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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
Entertainment
Mosesian Center Offering Online Art & Drama Classes, Activities During COVID-19
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Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts may be closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but there are still plenty of arts classes and activities to enjoy, some are even free!
Around Town
Watertown Group Joining Mother’s Day Walk for Peace — Virtually
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The group from Watertown Walks for Peace participated in the 2019 Mother’s Day Walk for Peace. This year it will participate virtually.
The following information was provided by Watertown Walks for Peace:
This year Watertown residents will again participate in the annual Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace, which will be held virtually, with all proceeds to benefit families and communities affected by gun violence. The event is sponsored by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute in Dorchester, a center for healing and teaching, supporting those who have lost loved ones to homicide, and working with young people to teach the ways of peace.
Business
Recently Formed Business Group Highlighted on Watertown Cable Show
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The Watertown Business Coalition recently came on the scene to take over some of the roles of the former Chamber of Commerce, and the group has already made a mark.
Real Estate
A Trio of Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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See the three homes that sold this week in Watertown.
Coronavirus
Watertown Memorial Day Parade Cancelled; Info on Aid for Residents During COVID-19
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Members of the Watertown Sons of Italy group joined Monday’s Memorial Day Parade
The annual Memorial Day Parade in Watertown has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
100th Birthday
See How Watertown Celebrated a Resident’s 100th Birthday During COVID-19
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— Watertown Police (@WatertownPD) April 24, 2020
Watertown turned out in a big way to celebrate the 100th birthday of one of its veterans on Friday afternoon.
Entertainment
Small Saves Hears the Call of Hockey in This Week’s Comic
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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.”