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Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection

By Charlie Breitrose | July 2, 2026

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.

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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
Fire Department

Watertown Firefighters to Get New Breathing Equipment Thanks to Grant

By Charlie Breitrose | June 16, 2016

Soon, Watertown Firefighters will have modern equipment to use when going into areas with dangerous fumes, and will be able to be located more easily should the get lost or injured in a fire.

Government

Town Council Gets a Pay Raise, Councilors Say it Matches Their Work Load

By Charlie Breitrose | June 16, 2016

The Town Council will get a significant raise starting in 2018 after members approved an increase at Tuesday’s meeting.

Around Town

Moose Hit, Killed in Weston May be the One Seen in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | June 16, 2016

A young moose made quite a splash when it was seen running through Watertown earlier this month, but there may be a sad end to the tale. 

Filmmakers Collaborative

Young Filmmakers Will Have Their Pieces Shown at Boston Kids Film Fest

By Charlie Breitrose | June 16, 2016

The darkened Lowell Elementary School library flickered last week as a group of students intently watched a set of short films – films made by and featuring themselves.

Environment

Two Watertown Students Win MWRA’s Poster Contest

By Guest Writer | June 16, 2016

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is pleased to announce that two second-grade students at the J.R. Lowell School, Watertown have won MWRA’s annual poster contest. Emma Rose Noe won Second Place and Samantha Salvador won Third Place.

Government

Watertown Police Get New Contract, Will Carry Anti-Overdose Meds

By Charlie Breitrose | June 15, 2016

The Watertown Police patrolman’s union recently agreed to a new contract with the town, and last week it was approved by the state’s Joint Labor-Management Committee. 

Letters

LETTER: Support Watertown Goes Purple to End Alzheimer’s Disease

By Charlie Breitrose | June 15, 2016

My Name is Judy Johanson.

I am a Mother to two amazing children and a Mother-in-Law to their wonderful spouses. I’m “Nana” to three cherished grandchildren and most importantly, I am the wife and Care Partner to my brave and grace-filled husband Steve.

Letters

LETTER: Parents Group Writes About Overcrowding, Enrollment and More

By Charlie Breitrose | June 15, 2016

The Watertown Strong Schools parent group followed the School Committee meeting on June 13, which tackled some key issues, such as overcrowding, enrollment projections and where dozens of students were honored.

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