Sports
Watertown Football Holds Off Belmont, Clinches a Share of Middlesex Title
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BELMONT – In a dual of running backs, Watertown held off a second half charge by Belmont to win the 2016 edition of the Thanksgiving Day football rivalry.
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
Local Dance Company Performing in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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The Sayat Nova Dance Company is in New York City to perform in front of millions during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Government
Town Council Passes Rules for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
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The Town Council adopted some rules and regulations for anyone interested in opening a medical marijuana dispensary in Watertown.
Football
Watertown Beats Belmont in Annual Thanksgiving Day Football Clash
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The Raiders make the short trip to Belmont for the annual Thanksgiving Day Football clash looking to add another win to a successful season, and extend the winning streak against the Marauders.
Schools
Watertown SEPAC Hosting Local Director of Federation for Children with Special Needs
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Watertown SEPAC invites the public to a meeting with the project director of the MassPAC, a project Federation for Children with Special Needs.
Around Town
Watertown Rotary Club Hears from Economist at Federal Reserve Bank
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Dr. Mary Burke a Senior Economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston spoke at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Watertown.
Government
Construction in Watertown Square Parking Lot Will Stretch into December
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The work on the municipal parking lot in Watertown Square, which currently has exposed cavernous holes, will not be completed on time, and will stretch at least a week past Thanksgiving.
Around Town
See the Activities the Recreation Department has Lined Up for Kids this Winter
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The Watertown Recreation Department has plenty of activities for children of all ages, featuring Cops & Rec programs, dodgeball, yoga and ski boarding.