Around Town
Two Days, Two Storms for Watertown DPW to Clean Up
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Thursday’s snow posed quite a challenge for Watertown’s Department of Public Works, and it comes just a day after a surprise ice storm.
Unwanted Surprises Drive Up Cost of Renovation of the City’s Parker Annex Building
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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.
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
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.
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Around Town
Commander’s Mansion’s Annual Wedding Showcase Expands to Other Events
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This year, the Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion will again host the Annual Wedding Showcase, but this year the event has been expanded to include other events hosted by the historic home.
Weather
See How the Snow Storm is Impacting Watertown: Closings, Roads and More
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The Feb. 9 winter storm is forecast to dump 12 or more inches of snow on Watertown and the Boston area. Send your photos and check here for closings and impacts.
Basketball
Watertown Boys Basketball Pulls Out 14th Win Over Stoneham
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The Raiders mounted a fourth quarter comeback to defeat a pesky Stoneham team 46-43 win Tuesday night.
Snow Emergency
Watertown Declares Snow Emergency, Schools Closed
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A major storm will hit Watertown Thursday, and already schools have been closed and a snow emergency has been declared.
Arrests
Police Log: Man Caught Breaking into Cars at Library, Apartment Broken Into
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Dean's List
Watertown Student Makes Dean’s List at the University of Maine
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The University of Maine recognized 2,298 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2016 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,714 are from Maine, 523 are from 31 other states and 61 are from 27 countries other than the U.S.
Weather
Nor’easter Could Dump a Foot of Snow on Watertown Thursday
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The National Weather Service warns that a major snow storm is heading toward the Boston area Wednesday evening through Thursday, and as much as a foot of snow could fall on Watertown.