Around Town
Take a Culinary, Historical and Shopping Tour of East Watertown
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Explore the rich history, culture and cuisine of Watertown’s Coolidge Square in a special tour presented by Live Well Watertown and the Watertown Recreation Department.
Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
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With a collection of tens of thousands of historic post cards, Watertown’s Kathryn Alpert had a wealth of choices for her new book “Lost & Found: Historic Boston in Post Cards.” Watertown News spoke with Alpert about the creation of her book.
Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed
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.
UPDATED: Temps to Hit 100 in Watertown This Week, See How to Stay Cool
(UPDATED July 2, 8:55 a.m.: The library will be open until 7 p.m. Friday.)
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.
More Headlines
Students & Parents Ask for Armenian Classes to be Expanded; French Most Popular World Language Unavailable at WHS
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
Around Town
Variety of Furniture, Appliances Available at Estate Sale This Weekend
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A casual estate sale will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 in Watertown, with a variety of pieces of furniture and appliances for sale.
Around Town
Learn About Watertown’s History Pieces Produced by Watertown Cable
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Dating back to 1630, Watertown has a long and interesting history, some of which can still be seen. Watertown Cable Access Television has been producing segments for history lovers, which can be accessed on the WCATV website.
Letters
LETTER: Parents Dismayed at Late Cancellation of Extended Day on School Half Days
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Letter to the Editor (8/8/16)
This morning [Monday], many Watertown parents woke up to some incredibly dismaying news.
Letters
LETTER: Elimination of Half Day Transition by Schools Hurts Working Families
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This letter was originally sent to School Administrators and the School Committee:
Entertainment
The Love Dogs Bring Some Swing to the Final Watertown Summer Concert
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Summer is winding down, but you still have one more chance to catch a free Watertown Summer Concert.
Entertainment
Watertown Mall Hosting Two Events for Kids this Month
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The Watertown Mall has a couple events for kids coming up this month.
Development
See the Proposed Plans for the New Arsenal Mall Before the Meeting on Aug. 17
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Plans for the proposed new Arsenal Mall have been submitted to the Watertown Planning Department, and includes a 12-story residential building among the additions to the site.