Sports
Watertown Volleyball Team Preparing for First Ever State Tournament Game
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The Watertown High School volleyball team has reached a new milestone, by making the MIAA State Tournament for the very first time.
Watertown Resident Nominated for Commonwealth Heroine Award for Environmental Work & Actvism
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Watertown’s Eileen Ryan was nominated as a Commonwealth Heroine by State Sen. Will Brownsberger. (Courtesy of Will Brownsberger’s office)
Watertown’s Eileen Ryan was one of 147 women from across Massachusetts to be nominated for the Commonwealth Heroine Award. She was nominated by State Sen. Will Brownsberger. See more information in the announcement about Ryan, and nominees from Watertown’s State Representatives in the announcements from the legislators’ offices, below.
Students & Parents Ask for Armenian Classes to be Expanded; French Most Popular World Language Unavailable at WHS
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.
More Headlines
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
Police/Fire
Find Out When the Winter Parking Ban Starts for 2016-17
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Watertown Chief of Police Michael P. Lawn has announced the 2016-2017 Winter Parking Ban dates.
Community Preservation Act
LETTER: Now is the Time to All Pitch in to Preserve, Improve Watertown
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To the Editor:
It’s time for Watertown to recognize that we need to do more to create affordable housing, educate our kids for the present and future, maintain and improve our public parks and other recreational spaces, and preserve the heritage of old Watertown that’s getting destroyed.
Community Preservation Act
LETTER: CPA Could Bring New Life to Old Buildings in Poor Shape
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In addition to some anti-CPA letters, the October 28 edition of the TAB also contained the glossy supplement Lens which included the article “Renovation and Innovation.” The piece showed how Bridgewater has restored and updated several historic buildings in ways that now save the town money, energy, and staff time as well as preserving examples of their history — a project partially funded by their CPA.
Around Town
Estate Sale Coming Up in Watertown This Weekend
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An estate/moving sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9-2 p.m.
Elections
Groups For and Against Question 5 – the CPA – Make Their Cases
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The election is a week away, and the debate over whether Watertown should adopt the Community Preservation Act – the CPA – continues to rage.
Elections
Yes on 5: Invest in Watertown Supports Passing Community Preservation Act
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Vote Yes on #5
1) It does great things for communities!
Elections
No on 5: Concerned Homeowners, Watertown Strong Schools Oppose CPA
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Concerned Watertown Homeowners
Are you a homeowner, renter or business owner? If so, Question 5 will no doubt have a negative economic impact on you and your family.