Obituaries
OBIT: Kevin Fraser Sr., 65, Army Vet, Avid Sports Fan, Worked for Newton DPW
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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday January 7, 2017 at 9 am for Kevin D. Fraser, Sr. in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown.
New Head of Perkins School for the Blind Looks to Build on Legacy, Advocate for the Visually Impaired
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Perkins School for the Blind President and CEO David Barth, right, speaks with a student during the White Cane Walk. (Courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind)
David Barth did not take the most direct route to becoming Perkins School for the Blind’s President and CEO, but he told Watertown News that the work helping some of the most vulnerable children get the education, services, and rights that they deserve is something he has done during his whole career.
Unwanted Surprises Drive Up Cost of Renovation of the City’s Parker Annex Building
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).
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Around Town
Mt. Auburn Hospital Auxiliary’s Talk Series Features Some Notable Speakers
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Mount Auburn Hospital Auxiliary’s 81st annual Thursday Morning Talks Series will begin this month. The 2017 lecture series will feature experts who cover a wide variety of topics including: art, psychology, history, genealogy, and challenges to our democracy.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Stolen Credit Card Used for Shopping Spree, Window Broken at High School
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
Dozens of Opportunities for Residents to Serve on Town Boards, Commissions
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Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll is seeking Watertown citizens interested in serving on the following Town Boards, Commissions and Committees in accordance with Ordinance #2007-46, an Ordinance on the Timing and Process of Appointments to Town Boards, Commissions and Committees.
Around Town
Watertown Savings Hosting Blood Drive at Watertown Library
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Watertown Savings Bank will host a blood drive at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Schools
Take the Survey, Join a Discussion About Watertown’s Next Superintendent
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The Watertown School Committee is interested in getting feedback on the superintendent search process, the School Committee announced. There are several ways to participate, including three community focus groups and an online survey. Your perspective matters, so please make sure your voice is heard.
Around Town
Speaker Announced for 17th Annual Unity Breakfast on MLK Day
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On Monday, January 16, 2017 Watertown will celebrate its seventeenth Unity Breakfast on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, organizers announced. The event brings together hundreds of people, representing Watertown’s diverse population, to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the man who devoted his life to ending prejudice and racism in our country.
Schools
Perkins School for the Blind Hires Veteran Fundraiser as Chief Development Officer
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Perkins School for the Blind has brought on a veteran fundraiser for non-profit organizations.