Around Town
DPW Saves Family of Ducks from Storm Drain in Watertown
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A distraught mother duck was reunited with her ducklings with a helping hand from the Watertown Department of Public Works.
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
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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.
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
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Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages
Around Town
Watertown Hosting Poppy Social With Wreath Laying Ceremony, Open House
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As part of the Memorial Day celebrations, the City of Watertown will hold a Poppy Social, with a wreath-laying ceremony and open house at the Commander’s Mansion. See more information from the City’s Events Team, below.
Entertainment
Celebrate New Public Art, Meet the Artists at Community Sculpture Walk Opening Reception
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The 2026 additions to the Community Sculpture Walk, clockwise from top left: Bent by David Skora, Structural Misinformation by Jeremy Entwistle, Tangent II by Carlos Davila, and Respite (Out Straight) by Roe Osborn.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown is proud to announce the installation of four new contemporary sculptures as part of the ongoing Community Sculpture Walk. To celebrate these new additions to the city’s landscape, a public opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., hosted by the Public Arts & Culture Committee.
Around Town
Sidewalk Work, Lane Shifts and Parking Restrictions on Mt. Auburn Street This Week
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Construction of the Mt. Auburn Street Project this week includes work on sidewalks, but business entrances will still be accessible. Also, expect require lane shifts and parking restrictions. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Real Estate
Eight Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Five condos, a single family, a two family, and a townhouse were sold this week.
Schools
Class of 2019 Can Get Copies of Their School Records Before They are Destroyed
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Members of the Class of 2019 can get copies of the records before they are destroyed. See more information in the announcement from the Watertown Public Schools, below.
Entertainment
COMIC: See What Caught Small Saves’ Eye
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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.
Government
Council to Discuss Watertown’s FY27 Budget at 3 Public Hearings
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Watertown City Hall
The City Council will hold three public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget on May 6, 11 and 12 at 6 p.m each day. The meetings will take place in City Hall, will be televised by Watertown Cable Access, and will be available by Zoom (click here for links). See more details provided by the City of Watertown, below.