Arrests
Police Log: Man Suspected of Dealing Marijuana, Man Seen Driving Wrong Way Busted for OUI
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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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Government
How to Get Exemptions on Property Taxes or Defer Property Tax Payments
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Property taxes are on the rise, but there are ways for certain groups to cut their tax bills or for seniors to defer payment in an effort to keep them in their homes.
Around Town
Forum This Week on the Opiates Epidemic in Watertown Features Katherine Clark
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The W.A.T.E.R.town (Watertown Access to Treatment, Educations and Resources) Task Force on Substance Use Disorder announced a November educational and informational forum entitled “Together We Can…Erase the Stigma.”
Letters
LETTER: Watertown Schools Could be Renovated Without Major Tax Increase
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To the Editor,
Why is a tax override or debt exclusion needed to fund the renovation and upgrade of the 5 Watertown Public Schools?
Community Preservation Act
LETTER: The Election is Over, Losers Should Accept Results Nationally and Locally
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To the editor,
On November 8, 2013 the 50 States and District of Columbia held elections for President of the United States. The results are in and at last count as many as 306 electors were won by Donald Trump.
Sports
Two Raider Runners Star at Eastern Mass Cross Country Meet
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Continuing a their stellar seasons, Watertown High School runners Emily Koufos and James Piccirilli finished first and second, respectively, in the girls and boys Div. 5 Eastern Mass. Cross Country Championship on Saturday.
Transportation
State Officials to Discuss Improvement to Mt. Auburn St./Fresh Pond Pkwy.
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Hear about the state’s project to make changes to the intersection of Mt. Auburn Street and Fresh Pond Parkway at a meeting on Monday, Nov. 14.
Around Town
Watertown Group Holding Conversation About Black Lives Matter Movement
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Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice & the Environment announced it will hold a meeting called “Continued Conversation: Black Lives Matter” on Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m.