Schools
Superintendent Hosting Second Coffee with Parents, Residents
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Watertown Superintendent John Brackett will be available to meet with parents and residents on Tuesday.
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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MIddlesex Sheriff's Office
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Accepting Registrations for Correctional Officer Exam
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The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announced it seeks people interested in becoming correctional officers.
Around Town
Pedestrian Bridge Over Charles River in Watertown Being Replaced
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The Joseph Thompson Pedestrian Bridge over the Charles River, west of Watertown Square, is out of commission for a while as the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) constructs a new span.
Sports
Watertown Boys, Girls Basketball Teams Off to Hot Start
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Both Watertown High School varsity basketball squads have enjoyed successful starts to their seasons, each only losing one game.
Real Estate
Check Out This Week’s Watertown Open Houses
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See the nine open houses around Watertown this weekend.
Government
Town Weighing What to Do with Old Watertown Police Station
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Since the Watertown Police move to their new station the old one has largely sat unused, but many departments would love to get a piece of the building.
Around Town
Commander’s Mansion Hosting Annual Wedding & Events Showcase
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Head to the Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion to get information for your wedding, meet vendors and even sample treats.
Around Town
Career Fair for Women, Girls Interested in Working in the Construction Trades
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The Massachusetts Girls in Trades will hold a Construction Trades Career Fair for Women on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Wynn Boston Harbor Construction Office at 3 Charlton Street in Everett from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Light refreshments will be served.