Government
Nichols Avenue to be Closed During Repaving on Sept. 17
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Nichols Avenue in East Watertown will be repaved on Saturday, Sept. 17 as part of the work being done for the LINX project on the former Verizon site.
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
Armenian Museum of America Celebrating Smithsonian Museum Day Live
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As part of the Smithsonian Museum Day Live, the Armenian Museum of America in Watertown will be offering free admissions one day this month.
Real Estate
Open Houses All Over Watertown This Week, Check Them Out
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There’s a long list of open houses for home buyers to check out this weekend in Watertown.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Officer Running from Springfield to Boston for Charity
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When Brandon O’Neill wakes up Friday morning, instead of getting ready to patrol the streets of Watertown he will get ready for a run – one which will take more than a day and cover 106 miles.
Schools
Fundraiser Planned to Help Watertown Students Go To Washington
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An event will be held to raise money to send Watertown eighth-graders on their annual trip to Washington, D.C.
Eileen Donahue
Eileen Donahue Wins Her 600th Game as Watertown Field Hockey Coach
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The Raiders 5-0 victory at Reading on Wednesday afternoon gave the Watertown High School field hockey team its fourth win of the year, and provided their coach with her 600th win.
Around Town
Town Council Clears Way for Sale of Former East Branch Library
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After many years of trying to lease the former East Branch Library, the Town Council voted Tuesday night to seek proposals to sell the property on Mt. Auburn Street.
Letters
LETTER: Resident Disappointed to See Superintendent Leaving Watertown
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To the Editor of Watertown News,
I was very disappointed to hear the news that our school superintendent, Dr. Jean Fitzgerald, has decided to retire. In her letter to the community, Dr. Fitzgerald explained she was ready to start a new chapter in her life. But from my perspective, it seems she was driven out of her position by a negative and unsupportive environment.