Government
Meet State Rep. Jonathan Hecht During 2 Upcoming Office Hours
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Watertown residents can meet their State Representative this month during two office hours.
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
Entertainment
See the Entertainment Lineup for the 2016 Faire on the Square
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Each year the attendees of the Faire on the Square enjoy a variety of entertainment from singers, dancers, clowns and other performers.
Obituaries
OBIT: Robert J. Cabral, 54, Watertown Resident Who Worked for Newton DPW
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Robert J. Cabral, of Watertown, a Newton Public Works employee, died suddenly on Sept. 13, 2016, at the age of 54.
Schools
School Committee to Discuss Hiring of Superintendent, Business Manager
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Monday night, the School Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the hiring process for two top positions in the Watertown Public Schools Administration.
Real Estate
Five Watertown Homes Sold This Week, See More Details Here
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There were five sales in the Watertown real estate market this week.
Sports
Watertown Football Team Wins Home Opener Over Plymouth South
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The Watertown Hight School football team took down Plymouth South 24-6 Friday night in an non-league game that could be very helpful in the Raiders’ efforts to get back into the playoffs.
Arrests
Police Log: Possible Golf Club Theft Ring, Woman Busted with Carriage of Groceries
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
Debate Continues on Whether to Put up Temporary Lights at Arsenal Park
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Town Councilors were not ready to approve having temporary lights at Arsenal Park to help the Watertown Youth Soccer program deal with its growing number of players.