Obituaries
OBIT: Norman E. White, 86, Auxiliary Police Officer, Served in Korean War
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A funeral service will be held on Thursday July 14, 2016 in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown at 12 noon for Norman E. White.
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
Artemis Yoga
Watertown Yoga Studio Has a “Nift”-y Way of Thanking Loyal Customers
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Artemis Yoga is still relatively new in the Coolidge Square business area, celebrating six months in June, and when owner Liz Padula looked for ways to thank her loyal customers she ran across a product that is useful for her customers and helps other local business – Nift.
Police/Fire
Rally to Support Watertown Police Officers Planned This Week
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In the wake of the recent violence against police officers in the United States a group of residents is organizing a rally to show support for Watertown Police Officers.
Government
Residents Have Two Chances to Meet With State Rep. Hecht in July
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Come meet with State Rep. Jonathan Hecht and talk to him about issues that concern you. Rep. Hecht will be holding office hours twice in Watertown in July.
Development
Council Hashing Out Rules for Cutting Solo Driver Commuters
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The Town Council’s Transportation subcommittee would like to cut down the number of people driving alone to work as a way to reduce congestion on Watertown streets, but now they must figure out how to legislate that effort.
Dog Park
Council to Hear About Changes to Filippello Park, Including Dog Park
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Tuesday’s Town Council meeting will include a presentation about proposed improvements to the Grove Street entrance of Filippello Park, including the addition of a dog park.
Letters
LETTER: Commentary on Student Placement Decision Process
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The Watertown Strong Schools parent group wrote up this summary of the recent School Committee Policy Subcommittee meeting, and added commentary at the end.
Around Town
Find Out What Happened to the Trees on Arsenal Street
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One of the trees along Arsenal Street near the new apartment complex was ripped out of the ground recently when a tractor trailer struck it, and other trees in the area had to be trimmed to prevent further damage.