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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.
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.
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.
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.
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, announced the recent donation a total of $15,000 to Watertown Boys & Girls Club as part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the community.
Each year the Town Council creates budget guidelines and Councilors can present their proposals for the budget during hearings of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Committee. However, why some proposals make it and some do not is not always clear.
Holiday celebrations start this week in Watertown with three events: a decorated historic mansion, a tree lighting ceremony with Santa and an art show and sale.
For more than a quarter century, Nick Pappas has been the man behind the scoreboard for Watertown High School sporting events.
Each year, lights and decorations go up around Watertown to celebrate Christmas and the holiday season. If you think your’s is the best in town, enter the Holiday Lighting and Decoration Contest for the chance to win a gift card and a donation for your favorite charity.
One of two pedestrians struck Monday afternoon has died, Watertown Police said on Tuesday.
Endicott College junior guard Gabriella Coppola (Watertown, Mass.) has been recognized as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player of the Week for her efforts during the week of Nov. 21- Nov. 27, as announced today by the conference office, the CCC announced.
A Funeral Home Service will be held in the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown on Thursday December 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. for Frances Loretta (DiGiacomandrea) DeSantis.