Break ins
Watertown Police Investigating a String of Break-ins of Local Businesses
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Watertown Police are investigating a string of break-ins of businesses that took place last week.
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
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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.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
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).
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.
One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?
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Arts
Watertown Man Singing with Handel + Haydn Society in 2 Local Concerts
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Watertown resident Patrick Waters will sing tenor in the upcoming Handel and Haydn Society program, Monteverdi’s Vespers, in Boston and Cambridge.
Around Town
Historical Preservation Awards Nomination Deadline Approaching
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Applications for nominations for the Watertown Historic Commission 2017 Historical Preservation Awards are being accepted and must be received by April 6, 2017, Town officials announced.
Schools
Register for Watertown Adult & Community Ed Classes, Town Wide Yard Sale
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Watertown Adult and Community Education is now registering for Spring classes.
Arsenal Street Corridor
Town Council Supports Projects in MassDOT’s Plan, Asks for Additions
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation included a couple of projects in Watertown in its draft 2018-22 Capital Improvement Plan, which the Town Council supported in a letter to state officials. They also asked for a few more.
Charity
Watertown Man, Fiance Running to Help Low-Income People Find Housing
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Watertown-native Steve Farrell will take on the Boston Marathon for the second time, this time with his fiance Todd Robinson, and they will raise money to help connect low income families and individuals with housing that they can afford.
Around Town
Tickets on Sale for Watertown Boys & Girls Club Spring Auction
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Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host their Annual Spring Auction this year on Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m. This yearly event raises crucial funds for the organization, including over $15,000 for summer camp scholarships.
Schools
Parent Group to Honor Those Who Helped Special Education in Watertown
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The 2017 Annual SEPAC Awards Night featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. William W. Henderson will be at the Watertown Free Public Library on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 6 p.m., the group announced.