Letters
LETTER: Commentary on School Drug Screening, Interim Superintendent Search
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The Watertown Strong Schools group attended the School Committee’s Policy Subcommittee Meeting and added commentary at the end.
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
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New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
Government
Council Subcommittee Discussing Potential Medical Marijuana Centers in Watertown
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This week, the siting of possible medical marijuana centers in Watertown will be discussed by the Town Council’s Economic Development and Planning subcommittee.
Elections
LETTER: Former School Committee Member Opposes the CPA
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When my children attended the Cunniff School, we as parents faced what a lot of parents are facing today — over crowded classrooms, band practice in the hallways while students are trying to learn in the classrooms. I remember when I asked the principal during a PTO meeting what could be done to create more space, he looked at me and said, “I know; I will assign you to be the chairman of the space finding committee.” He was as frustrated as we were.
Real Estate
A Quartet of Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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These two home sold in Watertown this week.
Football
Watertown Football Team Beats Stoneham in Overtime
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The Watertown football team completed the pre-tournament season with an overtime win at Stoneham on Saturday.
Arrests
Police Log: Hillary Clinton Signs Stolen, Woman Scammed on Craigslist
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Elections
LETTER: Rejecting CPA Would be Penny Wise and Pound Foolish
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The city of Watertown is being left behind. This is occurring because we have been penny wise – pound foolish. It’s not the case for Belmont, Waltham, Cambridge, and another 158 additional cities and towns in the Commonwealth.
Arsenal Mall
Developers Show Plans for Renovating Arsenal Mall, Residents Say Project is Too Big
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After more than a year of planning developers presented their vision for the renovation of the Arsenal Mall to the Planning Board, but some residents said the proposal would be too big for Watertown.