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Watertown Resident Nominated for Commonwealth Heroine Award for Environmental Work & Actvism

By Guest Writer | 15 hours ago

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.

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Development

LETTER: Neighbors Say Athenahealth ‘Can Do Better’ With Construction, Parking, Lights

By Guest Writer | October 27, 2016

Dear Athena,

Have to say, we are wondering when Athenahealth is going to live up to their last few years of lip service about being good neighbors and communicating with the town. Since garage construction was recently approved, right now would seem to be a good time to start sending notices in the mail, opening up a webpage, and sharing contact info for community concerns about construction issues.

Around Town

New Watertown Senior Center Director Speaks at Rotary Club Meeting

By Charlie Breitrose | October 27, 2016

The Rotary Club of Watertown welcomed Watertown’s new director of Senior Services during their meeting this week.

Around Town

Hear About Center Housing Asylum Seekers at World in Watertown Meeting

By Guest Writer | October 27, 2016

At the upcoming World in Watertown meeting, Nov. 3, the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, will be at the top of the agenda, the World in Watertown Group announced.

Around Town

Two Films on Syrian Refugees Draw Dozens in Watertown

By Guest Writer | October 27, 2016

On two successive October Sundays, Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group presented 2 film events that brought home the personal side of the Syrian refugee crisis.

Schools

School Committee: Interim Superintendent Has Experience to Lead Watertown for the Year

By Charlie Breitrose | October 26, 2016

The Watertown School Committee appointed a former superintendent, principal and teacher to lead the town’s Public Schools through the year while a permanent replacement is found.

Elections

LETTER: CPA Does Not Fund Special Interests, It Brings More Money to the Town

By Guest Writer | October 26, 2016

Would you pay $1 for $1.27?

Opponents decry the reduction of the CPA match to an all-time low of 27%. I’d go with 27% interest on my money any day. Guys, since we voted down the CPA in 2005 we’ve left an estimated $15 million on the table. It breaks my heart.

Elections

LETTER: Resident Opposes Ballot Question to Raise Cap on Charter Schools

By Guest Writer | October 26, 2016

The “yes” on charter Schools – Question 2 campaign has provided specious and untrue statements in their literature and TV and radio commercials. I am very concerned from what I hear first hand as I have been canvassing to vote NO on Question #2. People are confused and misled by the Yes Charter School misinformation.

Around Town

Final Watertown Farmers Market of the Year Has a Halloween Theme

By Charlie Breitrose | October 26, 2016

The final Watertown Farmers Market of the season will feature a Halloween theme, complete with a cauldron full of treats.