Police/Fire
Watertown Woman Pinned, Injured During Car Crash in Waltham
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A Watertown woman was pinned in her vehicle and suffered a serious leg injury during a three vehicle car accident in Waltham on Tuesday afternoon.
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.
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Alcohol
Watertown Middle, High School Students to be Screened for Drug Use Next Year
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Tuesday night, the School Committee approved a policy for screening middle and high school students to see if they are using drugs or alcohol.
Around Town
Congresswoman Clark Highlights Event Raising Awareness of Heroin Crisis in Watertown
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The second annual Erase the Stigma event will be held in November, and the featured speaker will be Congresswoman Katherine Clark.
Elections
LETTER: Governor’s Councilor Thanks Her Supporters in Recent Election
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A heartfelt “Thank You” to all who voted for me, supported me in any way, for saying a kind word along the way. Thursday, Sept. 8 election was most hurtful with one opponent sending egregious mailings.
Business
Watertown Savings Kicks Off Voting for 21st Annual Customer Choice Awards
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Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) CEO Ron Dean is pleased to announce that voting is now open in the Bank’s 21st Annual Customer Choice Awards. Through this program $75,000 is distributed among local non-profits according to how bank customers vote.
Football
Watertown Football Team Grabs Top Seed in North Section Playoffs
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The Raiders are top of the heap in the Div. 3 North Section football bracket.
Elections
LETTER: Conservation Commissioner Believes Town Can Support CPA and Schools
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As I observe and continue to participate in the debate between supporters and opponents of Question 5 (which proposes adoption of the Community Preservation Act by Watertown), I detect at least one salutary outcome. Look at all the publicity we have generated in helping define the public interest!
Around Town
Concert and Breakfast Planned for Watertown’s Veterans Day Observances
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The Watertown Veterans Services Office presents two events to mark Veterans Day this November.