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.
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
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.
Around Town
Concert Across America to End Gun Violence to be Held in Watertown
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On Sunday, Sept. 25 over 200 communities will host a concert to “End Gun Violence and Remember the Victims of America’s Gun Violence Epidemic.”
Jean Fitzgerald
Parents, Teachers Worry About Who Will be the Next Superintendent
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MIWith the unexpected announcement that Watertown Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald will be retiring, parents, teachers and others already began worrying about who will come in to fill her shoes.
Schools
LETTER: Details of the New Watertown Teachers Contract
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School Committee Chairman John Portz and I made up the school committee negotiating team for this new 3-year contract. We would like to thank WEA President Deb King and the members of the union negotiating team for enabling an honest and thoughtful process. And, thank you to the Superintendent, Business Manager and HR Director for their invaluable participation.
Environment
Stormwater Committee to Choose Sites for Green Infrastructure Projects
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The Stormwater Advisory Committee will discuss which projects to choose as the pilot projects for stormwater, green infrastructure projects.
Around Town
Watertown-Belmont Chamber Hosting Free Interactive Social Media Workshop
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Learn about how to use Social Media during a free interactive workshop hosted by the Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce and ArcPoint Strategic Communications.
Schools
Watertown Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald Announces Her Retirement
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Watertown Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald announced she will retire from her position in October.