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WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes

By Charlie Breitrose | 4 hours ago

The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)

The students taking Advanced Placement classes at Watertown High School have become more diverse, and more students come from low-income backgrounds. The total number of students in AP classes increased, too.

Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee

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.

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Transportation

Nightly Closures on Soldiers Field Road, Storrow Drive for Next Few Months

By Guest Writer | May 5, 2026

The following information was provided by MassDOT:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) are announcing an updated schedule for ongoing overnight closures of Storrow Drive eastbound and Soldiers Field Road eastbound from North Harvard Street to Mugar Way in Boston. Closures will now be in place nightly, seven days a week, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, beginning Monday, May 11, and continuing through August. These closures are required to accommodate interim concrete ceiling repairs for the Storrow Drive tunnel maintenance project.

Around Town

DPW Saves Family of Ducks from Storm Drain in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | May 4, 2026

A distraught mother duck was reunited with her ducklings with a helping hand from the Watertown Department of Public Works.

Around Town

Watertown Hosting Poppy Social With Wreath Laying Ceremony, Open House

By Guest Writer | May 4, 2026

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

By Guest Writer | May 4, 2026

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

By Guest Writer | May 3, 2026

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

By Charlie Breitrose | May 3, 2026

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

By Guest Writer | May 2, 2026

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

By Guest Writer | May 2, 2026

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.