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New Lowell Elementary Playground Opens After 8-Month Rebuild in Watertown
WATERTOWN – Watertown officially opened the redesigned playground and outdoor space at the Lowell Elementary School on October 24— and the kids’ voices were front and center in the plan. City staff, Recreation, and DPW teamed up to rebuild the play area, add a full basketball court, fresh landscaping, and inclusive features like a rotating…
Read MoreWatertown 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 Feedback Shapes MAPC’s I-90 Corridor Blueprint
WATERTOWN – On July 31, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) held a public feedback session at CIty Hall in Watertown as part of its I-90 Corridor Development and Resiliency Plan. Covering five corridor communities, the study uses GIS analysis to identify sites for development and preservation with climate impacts in mind. The draft map…
Read MoreWatertown Police Department Hosts First-Ever National Night Out
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Police Department welcomed the community for its first-ever National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th, joining cities and towns across the country in the annual event. Residents were invited to explore the police station, meet officers, and learn about department operations in a relaxed, approachable setting. Guests enjoyed K-9 demonstrations, displays…
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 MoreRecreation, Planning Officials Share Redesign Plans for Three Watertown Parks
WATERTOWN, MA – The city of Watertown has announced plans for the redesign and improvement of three local parks: How Park, Bemis Park, and Sullivan Park. The initiative aims to enhance these recreational spaces and increase accessibility for residents. Recently, community members were invited to provide input on the proposed designs during an event held…
Read MoreFrom Camp Counselor to Director of Recreation: Peter Centola Looks Back at Career that Spanned Decades
Watertown – Peter Centola, who started working for the city of Watertown in the 1970s as a camp counselor before being named Director of Recreation in 2009, looks back at his career that spanned nearly five decades and featured numerous achievements along the way. Recent Stories
Read MoreCity Plans to Add Six New Pickleball Courts at Watertown’s Filippello Park
Watertown – The City of Watertown is working to accommodate the fast growing sport in the country. In the fall of 2023, 99 residents signed up to participate in the Watertown Recreation Department’s pickleball league. But with only one court in town, things got a little crowded. During a community meeting on February 20th, recreation…
Read MoreBruins Foundation, Hall of Fame Coach Jerry York Help Celebrate Watertown’s New Hockey Rink and Ball Courts
Watertown – Watertown’s newest recreation facilities received a proper welcome this week during a ceremony at PFC Richard Moxley field on Wednesday, October 25th. The Boston Bruins Foundation joined the celebration, which included Foundation President Bob Sweeney, Bruins mascot Blades, and national anthem singer Todd Angilly. The foundation also made a donation of new youth…
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