Elections
LETTER: Rough and Tumble Campaign Over, Now it’s Time to Work Together
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To the editor,
As one of the most vocal opponents of the CPA during the campaign, I’d like to congratulate the proponents on their victory.
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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Entertainment
Cast Performance of Fiddler on the Roof at the Arsenal Mall
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Catch a performance of Fiddler on the Roof up close and personal at the Arsenal Project.
Real Estate
Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Multiple open houses to view this weekend across Watertown.
Government
Town Council Gives Homeowners a Bit of a Break on Property Taxes
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The Town Council voted to give Watertown residents living in their property a bit of a break on property taxes Tuesday night be increasing the residential tax exemption, but some on the Council wanted to increase it more.
Basketball
Three Watertown High School Athletes Sign Letters to Play in College
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Three Watertown High School athletes signed their letters of intent to play their sport in college next year, two field hockey players and one girls basketball player.
Arts
Watertown Gallery Hosting New Show With 3 Artists & a Winter Market
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Room 83 Spring is pleased to present wonder-room with artists Anne Lambert, Dawn Southworth, and Jessica Straus.
Sports
WHS Coach Hosting Free Basketball Clinic for Elementary, Middle School Girls
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Watertown High School girls basketball coach Pat Ferdinand will be hosting a free basketball clinic for elementary and middle school girls.
Business
New Director of Resident Engagement Joins The Residence at Watertown Square
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Senior Living, LLC, owner and operator of The Residence at Watertown Square located at 20 Summer Street in Watertown is pleased to announce the selection of Shauna Bennett as the community’s Resident Engagement Director.