Bright Horizons
Watertown-Based Bright Horizons Named Top Place to Work in the Boston Area
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Watertown is home to the best place to work in the Boston area, according to the Boston Globe’s annual survey.
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
Free Workshop on Health Aging Hosted by Alzheimer’s Association
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The Alzheimer’s Association announced it will host a free workshop on healthy aging on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Alzheimer Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown.
Cross Country
Watertown Runners Get Highest Ever Finishes for WHS at All-State Cross Country Meet
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Two Watertown High School runners took on the best in Massachusetts and came away from the All-State Cross Country Meet with medals and best ever finishes for the Raiders at the state championship meet.
Obituaries
OBIT: Sal Ciccarelli, 75, Former State Rep., Member of WHS Sports Hall of Fame
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Former Watertown State Representative Salvatore J. Ciccarelli passed away on Nov. 18, 2016 at the age of 75.
Charity
Pair of Watertown Residents Attend Camp Champions Celebration at Fenway
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Two Watertown residents attended the The American Camp Association, New England’s (ACA New England) Sixth Annual Camp Champions Celebration at Fenway Park recently.
Charity
Dependable Cleaners Supporting Cradles to Crayons Coat Drive
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Dependable Cleaners is proud to announce its support of Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization that equips children from birth through age 12 living in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school, and at play, for its winter initiative, according to the company’s announcement.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Busted for 3rd OUI, Three Generators Stolen from Store
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Obituaries
OBIT: Eleanor Nixon, 92, Lifelong Watertown Resident, Worked for School System
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Eleanor L. (Allers) Nixon of Watertown passed away at the age of 92 after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family.