Arsenal Project
New Mall Entrance, Paths Could be Included in Arsenal Mall Renovation
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Some significant changes to the roadways around the Arsenal Mall could be in store as part of the major renovation project.
Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed
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Watertown’s Director of Student Services will be stepping down before the beginning of school in September. The announcement came after parents of students in the special education program aired their complaints at the second straight School Committee meeting. A group of more than 100 parents also signed a petition requesting that the School Committee take a vote of no confidence for the Director of Student Services, who oversees the special education program.
Temps to Hit 100 in Watertown This Week, See How to Stay Cool
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.
More Headlines
New Head of Perkins School for the Blind Looks to Build on Legacy, Advocate for the Visually Impaired
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
Police/Fire
Man Tries to Gain Entry to Elderly Woman’s Home Posing as Utility Worker
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A man saying he was from the utility company tried to gain access to an elderly woman’s home in a suspected scam.
Entertainment
Artists Wanted for Newton Open Studios Fall Juried Art Fest
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Newton Open Studios will host its ninth annual Fall Juried Art Fest in Nov. and artists are wanted for the show.
Development
Changes Made to Garage in Athenahealths’ Renovation of the Arsenal Complex
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Some significant changes have been made to the proposed first phase of the Arsenal on the Charles renovation, including an alteration of the garage.
Elections
See What a Group of Voters Decided About Legalizing Marijuana in Mass.
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Following three days of presentations and testimony a group of voters from around the state have put together a statement to help voters navigate Question 4, the ballot measure that, if passed, would legalize the sale of marijuana in Massachusetts.
Around Town
Watertown Group Hosting Candlelight Vigil for Those Lost to Addiction
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Watertown Overcoming Addiction will hold its second annual Candlelight Vigil to remember those lost to drug use and addiction.
Police/Fire
Woman Followed by Strange Man While Running Through Watertown
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A woman reported being followed by a stranger on her run around Watertown, and he approached her two separate times, according to police.
Arsenal Park
Subcommittee Wants to Look at Putting Temporary Lights at Park
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With a growing youth sports program and limited field space in Watertown, a Council subcommittee recommended allowing temporary lights at a town park.