Charity
Fifth Annual Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Walk on Saturday
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On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) is hosting its fifth Annual Walk of Life.
Temps to Hit 100 in Watertown This Week, See How to Stay Cool
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With temperatures forecast to reach 100 degrees this week, the City of Watertown has compiled a list of places to keep cool during the heatwave.
Watertown Resident Nominated for Commonwealth Heroine Award for Environmental Work & Actvism
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.
More Headlines
Unwanted Surprises Drive Up Cost of Renovation of the City’s Parker Annex Building
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
Business
Try the Mount Auburn Club for Free at Upcoming Open House
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The Mount Auburn Club invites the public to a free open house day to try the club’s facilities.
Entertainment
Free Arts and Craft Beer Event Coming to Arsenal Center for the Arts
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The Arsenal Center for the Arts to host another outdoor celebration of visual arts, live music and craft brews Friday, Sept. 30 for FREE!
Real Estate
A Busy September Weekend for the Watertown Real Estate Market
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There are several open houses to check out this weekend in Watertown.
Watertown Home Sales
Watertown Home Sells for $1.25 Million, One of Six Sales This Week
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Check out the six homes that sold in Watertown this week, including one over $1 milion.
Around Town
Power Outages in West Watertown and Waltham Due to Squirrel
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Thousands of customers in Watertown and Waltham lost power Thursday because of a squirrel, Eversource officials said.
Field Hockey
Watertown Field Hockey Team Sets Another National Record!
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With little fanfare, the Watertown High School field hockey team set the longest winning streak in high school field hockey history Thursday afternoon with the Raiders 2-0 triumph at Wilmington.
Addiction
People Share Their Stories of Addiction, Including 1 of Watertown’s Most Famous Residents
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Addiction’s grip can seem overwhelming, and sadly some lose the battle and their lives to the disease. Wednesday night three Watertown residents – including Eliza Dushku – shared their experiences with substance use to try to eliminate the stigma around addiction during the second annual Watertown Overcoming Addiction Candlelight Memorial Vigil.