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Watertown High School First in Nation to Pilot Phone-Blocking App
WATERTOWN –When students return to Watertown High School this fall, they’ll encounter a new classroom routine unlike any other in the country. Instead of slipping their phones into a pouch or ignoring the teacher’s request to put them away, they’ll be asked to “tap in” at the classroom door. That single tap activates Doorman, a…
Read MoreResidents Prioritize Nature and Access in First Walker Pond Workshop
WATERTOWN –Watertown opened public discussions on the future of Walker Pond on August 14, 2025, drawing several dozen residents to review baseline studies and share early priorities. The city’s consultant team presented environmental and site findings, noting that Walker Pond’s watershed spans roughly 87 acres—about 54 acres in Waltham and 33 in Watertown—and that runoff…
Read MoreWatertown Library Board Reaffirms Freedom to Read Amid Book Dispute
WATERTOWN – At its July 31 public meeting, the Watertown Library Board of Trustees held a forum to address controversy surrounding A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child’s Search for Home, a book listed on the library’s suggested summer reading list for second graders. Some critics argued that the book presents the Israel-Palestine conflict from…
Read MoreWatertown City Manager Urges End to Trash Strike in Letter to Republic, Teamsters
WATERTOWN – As the regional strike by Republic Services workers stretches into its third week, Watertown officials continue to adapt operations to ensure trash and recycling are collected across the city—even as service remains significantly delayed and negotiations between the company and the union remain unresolved. The strike, launched July 1 by Teamsters Local 25,…
Read MoreWatertown Unveils Reimagined Arsenal Park Following Major Renovation
WATERTOWN – Watertown marked the grand reopening of Arsenal Park on July 15, celebrating the completion of a years-long renovation project that transformed the site into a vibrant, multi-use community space. The redesigned park now features a range of new amenities, including a splash pad, amphitheater, 20-foot climbing structure, zip line, basketball and tennis courts,…
Read MoreTrash and Recycling Disruptions Continue in Watertown Amid Ongoing Strike
WATERTOWN – Trash and recycling pickups in Watertown remain disrupted more than a week after unionized drivers at Republic Services began a labor strike. The city’s contracted waste hauler has deployed replacement crews, but service continues to be inconsistent across several neighborhoods. Republic Services is currently operating with three trash trucks and two recycling trucks…
Read MoreWatertown’s 311 Department Celebrates First Year of Service
WATERTOWN – It’s been one year since the launch of Watertown’s 311 Constituent Services Department—a centralized resource for residents to get help with everything from potholes and trash pickup to permitting and voter information. In its first year, the two-person department has fielded thousands of requests, becoming a go-to hub for navigating city services. 311…
Read MorePublic Hearing Scheduled for Watertown’s Comcast Cable License Renewal
WATERTOWN – Watertown Cable Access Corp (WCA-TV) and the City of Watertown will be holding a Public Ascertainment Hearing on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. This hearing will take place in advance of formal negotiations with Comcast regarding the renewal of the city’s 10-year cable license,…
Read More“Passage” Mural Unveiled on Watertown Greenway to Honor Arshile Gorky’s Legacy
WATERTOWN – A new mural honoring the life and legacy of Arshile Gorky now brings color and meaning to the Grove Street underpass on the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway. Titled “Passage” and created by artist Brandon Gaia Marshall, the artwork was officially unveiled during a June 10 reception co-hosted by the City of Watertown and Mount Auburn…
Read MorePublic Works Director Tom Brady Unveils Vision for Infrastructure, Communication, and Accreditation
WATERTOWN – Watertown’s new Director of Public Works, Tom Brady, made his first public appearance in the role during a special DPW Open House event—part of National Public Works Week. As residents toured city vehicles and learned about departmental services, Brady used the opportunity to introduce himself and outline his vision for Watertown’s future infrastructure…
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