Elections
Supporters of CPA Win the Second Time Around, See How Your Precinct Voted
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The second time was the charm for proponents of the Community Preservation Act in Watertown, which won with nearly 60 percent of the vote on Tuesday.
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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Police/Fire
Watertown Police, FBI Sweep Massage Parlors Looking for Victims of Human Trafficking
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On November 2, 2016, the Watertown Police Department, in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Federal Bureau of Investigation, (FBI), as well as members of the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Investigations, and the Town of Watertown Inspectional Services Department, conducted unannounced inspections of licensed massage parlors throughout Watertown, the Police Department announced.
Around Town
Watertown’s Precinct-by-Precinct Results in the 2016 Presidential Election
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The votes have been tallied, and the results are in. See how your friends and neighbors voted for president, on legalizing marijuana and other state ballot questions.
Letters
LETTER: Watertown Woman Took Advantage of Solar Program, Others Can Too
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Dear Editor and Watertown Neighbors,
I know that many of you have received information about the current Watertown solar initiative called Neighborhood Solar. Two years ago, my husband, David Breakstone, and I decided to explore this option when Neighborhood Solar ran for the first time. We had no idea what to expect.
Business
Chamber, ArcPoint Host Workshop on Publicizing Your Business
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The Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce and ArcPoint Strategic Communications announced they will team up for an interactive workshop on how to get the message about your business out to the public.
Charter Schools
Watertown Approves CPA, Clinton Gets Most Votes in Watertown
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Watertown voters adopted Question 5, the much debated Community Preservation Act, on Tuesday, with “Yes” receiving nearly 60 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s Presidential Election, which saw heavy voter turnout.
Government
List of Watertown Streets to be Repaired in 2017 Announced by DPW
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Several streets made the list for road repairs in 2017 presented by Department of Public Works officials and approved by the Town Council’s Public Works Committee.
Sports
WHS Sports: Golf Team Honored for Sportsmanship, Volleyball Plays in Tourney
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The Watertown High School golf team may not have had its best season in terms of wins and losses, but the players still received statewide recognition.