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New Forest Park Plan Proposed for Watertown’s Walker Pond
WATERTOWN – Watertown officials unveiled a refined “Forest Park” concept for Walker Pond during the project’s third community meeting on February 5. The design features expanded woodland, a boardwalk along the pond, pollinator gardens, a flexible lawn, nature play areas, and potential reuse of the existing pavilion structure. Residents weighed in on gathering spaces, parking,…
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…
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