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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).
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.
Registered Democrats in Watertown will be holding a caucus at the Watertown Savings Bank Room of the Watertown Free Public Library on Sunday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m to elect 24 delegates and four alternates to the 2017 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, where Democrats from across Massachusetts will gather to adopt a new Party Platform. The Convention will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell.
Author and journalist Stephen Kinzer will speak about what kind of U.S. foreign policy we can expect under President Trump at an event at the Watertown Free Public Library.
{NOTE: A correction was made at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 about when the Planning Board can debate the design of the project.}
After much debate, the Planning Board approved a mixed-use project on Pleasant Street that will include retail stores, a restaurant near the Charles River and apartments.
The Watertown High School wrestling team continued its successful season by qualifying several athletes for the State Divisional Meet.
The Museum of Fine Arts presents “Make Way For Ducklings Crafts” at the Watertown Mall on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 1-4 p.m.!
As the snow storm stretches into the second day, and Watertown digs itself out the snow has caused some closings and delays.
The snow storm coming through the Boston area could bring another several inches of snow, or more, and has already canceled some events in Watertown.
{Note, this is the first in a series of features on local non-profit organizations}
By JJ Ramberg
New Repertory Theatre was established to bring the joy of theatre and art to people in the Boston area. Now in its fourth decade, New Repertory Theatre has been known for its electrifying, compelling, and poignant productions, and in a time where it is so important that plays reflect our world and community, New Rep brings us shows that are provocative, intelligent, and entertaining.