Advanced Life Support
Watertown Fire Department Rolls Out Paramedic Services for the First Time
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After a simple ceremony, which included a priest’s blessing, the call went out from the Watertown Fire Headquarters, “Medic 1 now is service.”
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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Entertainment
Plumbing Museum Hosting Exhibition of Work by First Artist-in-Residence
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On February 23, 2017, the Plumbing Museum will premiere the work of Ryan Leitner, an inaugural artist and participant in the Manoog Family Artist-in-Residency program, the museum announced.
Entertainment
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Hosting Kids Night Out This Friday
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Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host another “Kids Night Out” event on Friday, February 10 from 7-10 p.m.
Capital Improvement Plan
Town Capital Plan Calls for Park Improvements, School Renovations and Many Vehicles
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Town officials have a list of major projects and purchases for the next five years, including funds for improvement to parks, to purchase more than a dozen vehicles, and plans for school renovations but no funding sources for the school projects, yet.
Sports
Get Ready for the Patriots Victory Parade and Some Wintery Weather
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The New England Patriots will celebrate their amazing comeback win in Super Bowl LI with a parade in Boston on Tuesday.
Government
LETTER: Watertown Tree Group Opposes Removal of Trees Along Path
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The existence of substantial shade trees on Cambridge property along Watertown’s Linear Park may not have been planned, but the positive environmental and community contributions of these trees to Watertown are very real and quantifiable.
Government
Watertown Recreation Department Seeks Summer Employees
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The Watertown Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2017 calendar year. This includes immediate employment as a part time member of the staff throughout the year or seasonal work during the summer months. Applicants must be entering the 9th grade (Fall 2017) or older to be considered.
Around Town
Mental Illness Support Group Meets This Month in Wellesley
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The National Alliance for Mental Illness will host a free support group for family, caregivers and loved ones of people living with mental illness.