Elections
LETTER: Town Councilor Explains His Position on the CPA Ballot Question
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I’m writing you today to share why I have chosen to vote YES on Watertown’s Question 5 -the Community Preservation Act (CPA).
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
Around Town
Two Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings Available for Watertown Residents
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Two Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings open to Watertown residents will be offered in November and December.
Government
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Interested in Coming to Town, Council Weighing Options
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Town officials have been approached by groups looking to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Watertown. Before they officially come forward, the Town Council seeks to come up with a process for vetting them.
Government
Seniors Can Reduce Their Tax Bill Through Town’s Work-Off Program
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The Town is offering the property tax work-off program to Watertown senior homeowners again this year, the Senior Center announced.
Government
Tot Lots at Victory Field, Filippello Park to be Closed for Renovations
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The renovation of the tot lots at the Victory Complex and Filippello Park (Arlington) will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 26 and could last for several weeks until mid November, announced Recreation Director Peter Centola.
Real Estate
Watertown Has More Than a Dozen Open Houses This Weekend
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Check out all the open houses around town this week.
Community Path
Town Will Purchase House Near Library, Use it to Expand Community Path
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The Town Council voted Tuesday night to purchase a home in the center of town to help expand the Community Path through the center of town, but not all councilors agreed with the move.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee
Members of Town Boards Accused of Violating Ethics Laws in Endorsements of CPA
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Opponents of the Community Preservation Act say the supporters of the ballot measure for the CPA violated the Massachusetts election ethics law by using their appointed office to advocate for the measure.