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Perkins School for the Blind President and CEO David Barth, right, speaks with a student during the White Cane Walk. (Courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind)
David Barth did not take the most direct route to becoming Perkins School for the Blind’s President and CEO, but he told Watertown News that the work helping some of the most vulnerable children get the education, services, and rights that they deserve is something he has done during his whole career.
The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
City officials have learned what it’s like to renovate a 100+ year old building, and the unwanted surprises that come with it. On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a $373,000 budget transfer to cover the cost of unexpected additional repairs, as well as to insulate the Parker Annex.
A group of Hosmer Elementary School students met at Casey Park on Fridays this Spring to form a Bike Bus and ride to school. (Contributed Photo)
During the spring, a group of students and their families rode their bicycles from the Southside to Hosmer Elementary School, forming what became known as the Bike Bus.
The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).
Chris Bohjalian’s latest book, “The Amateur.”
The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:
The Armenian Museum of America is pleased to announce an evening of conversation with bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian and acclaimed author Nancy Kricorian in celebration of the launch of Bohjalian’s highly anticipated new novel, “The Amateur.”
The following announcement was provided by the Sponsors of Mass Save:
As a part of their ongoing efforts to expand access to energy efficiency services and incentives for small businesses across the Commonwealth, the Sponsors of Mass Save® are continuing the 2026 Main Streets initiative. The targeted, community-driven outreach connects small business owners across Massachusetts with solutions to reduce energy use, manage operating costs, upgrade to more efficient technologies, and improve building performance.
Properties around Watertown will host open houses from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28.
The Watertown Football Gridiron Club has two opportunities for the community to support WHS football.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Football Gridiron Club:
Long before the first whistle of the fall football season, Watertown High School football players are already hard at work. Through year-round strength and conditioning programs, summer training camp, and preseason scrimmages, Raiders athletes dedicate themselves to becoming stronger teammates, better leaders, and representatives of the Watertown community.
The Charles River Regional Chamber announced the addition of new members of the Board of Directors. The Chamber serves Watertown, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, and Brookline. See more details in the announcement from the Chamber, below,
(UPDATED: June 25, 3:10 p.m.: the Watertown Children’s production is in July, stay tuned for more information)
The Pride month celebration continues this week with the Tipsy Tea Party on Sunday. The final weekend of a play by a new theater company is at the Mosesian Center. Take a tour of the historic Gore Mansion and learn about the intricacies of the wallpaper in the former governor’s home on Saturday. In the mood to make something, learn how at the Hatch Makerspace on Friday.
Hi All,
I read the agenda for last night’s City Council meeting. As I went to the City website and clicked on the City Council agenda, it “beach balled” forever!
The Monday night Supper Club is coming to Bar ‘Cino in Watertown Square. See the dishes on offer in the announcement from the restaurant, below.