Comic Books
Watertown Man Looking to Publish Comic Book With Wheelchair Bound Hero
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Watertown’s Mohammed Sayed has the origin story fitting of a superhero and now he hopes to create his own comic book hero – Wheelchair Man.
Students & Parents Ask for Armenian Classes to be Expanded; French Most Popular World Language Unavailable at WHS
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The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
Watertown High School students, alumni, and parents of students who took part in the Armenian language program urged School officials to bolster the program for fear of losing the classes that are more than just about learning a language.
New Head of Perkins School for the Blind Looks to Build on Legacy, Advocate for the Visually Impaired
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.
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Around Town
Watertown Boy’s & Girl’s Club’s Holiday Party Coming Up
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Watertown Boys & Girls Club announced it will be hosting their annual Youth Member Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 21 from 4–6 p.m. All Club members are invited to join staff and volunteers for a night of holiday-themed fun.
Weather
Snow in Watertown’s Forecast, Could Impact Monday’s Commute
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The National Weather Service forecast calls for 1-3 inches of snow in the Boston area, and it could impact the morning commute on Monday.
Real Estate
Two Watertown Properties Sold This Week, See More Details Here
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A two-family home and a condo sold this week in Watertown.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Tufts Employee Busted for Reselling Cell Phones, Man Punched Outside Best Buy
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
Watertown Basketball Tips Off This Week, See the Boys & Girls Schedules
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Watertown High School’s girls and boys basketball teams tip off the 2016-17 season this week and see if they can repeat or improve on last year’s successful seasons.
Obituaries
OBIT: Stephen Garabedian, 73, Worked at Corbett Drug Store, Coached Youth Sports
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A Funeral Mass for Stephen C. Garabedian will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at St. Luke’s Church, Belmont. Mr. Garabedian passed away in the Mount Auburn Hospital early morning on December 7, 2016. He was 73.
Police/Fire
Police: Missing Watertown Man Has Been Found
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The 20-year old Watertown man who was reported missing this week has been located and is safe.