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New Head of Perkins School for the Blind Looks to Build on Legacy, Advocate for the Visually Impaired

By Charlie Breitrose | 16 hours ago

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

See What’s Closed for Christmas and the Holiday Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | December 24, 2016

While stores are open for last minute shopping on Christmas Eve, most thing shut down for Christmas. The holiday will be observed by government offices and many businesses on Monday, Dec. 26.

Around Town

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services Around Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | December 23, 2016

Churches around Watertown will hold services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Around Town

CatholicTV to Broadcast Pope Francis’s Christmas Mass

By Guest Writer | December 23, 2016

On Saturday, December 24 at 8 p.m., the CatholicTV Network will broadcast Christmas Mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, presided over by Pope Francis, the Watertown-based network announced. The Mass will be rebroadcast on Christmas Day at 7 a.m.

Obituaries

OBIT: Grace Helsmoortel, 79, Multitalented, Brought Out the Best in Others

By Guest Writer | December 23, 2016

Frances Grace Helsmoortel of Watertown, MA, formerly of Allston passed from this life surrounded by her family and was welcomed into her new eternal home on December 20, 2016 at the age of 79.

Schools

Master Plan Answers Some Questions on Rebuilding Schools, Creates More

By Charlie Breitrose | December 22, 2016

The School Master Plan presented to a joint meeting of the School Committee and the Town Council provided some insight into Watertown’s schools, but opened many more questions. 

Obituaries

OBIT: Dorothy Paulino, 93, Born in Canada, Moved to Watertown

By Guest Writer | December 22, 2016

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown for Dorothy E. (Jenkins) Paulino.

All-Scholastic

Boston Herald Honors Three Watertown Field Hockey Players

By Charlie Breitrose | December 22, 2016

The Watertown High School field hockey team grabbed three spots on the 2016 Boston Herald’s All-Scholastic team. 

Transportation

Holiday Travel Tips: Don’t Wrap Gifts if Flying, Free Coffee for Drivers and More

By Guest Writer | December 22, 2016

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) encourages travelers to plan ahead this holiday season, utilize MassDOT’s many travel tools and resources and take public transportation if possible.

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