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Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | 2 hours ago

Marsha Moeller, center, cuts the ribbon at the Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center in California. The center is named after her mother who grew up in Watertown. (Photo from Providence St. Joseph Hospital)

A health center in California that provides services to women and families was dedicated to and named for a woman who grew up in Watertown.

Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection

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.

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Watertown Resident Nominated for Commonwealth Heroine Award for Environmental Work & Actvism
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
Addiction

Local Man Creates Running Group to Help Addicts in Recovery

By Jake Roche | May 15, 2016

In recovery from an opiates addiction and sober for over 40 years, Mike Ferullo is a man dedicated to his belief in the power of embracing wellness in recovery. He discovered running on his own journey to wellness and recovery and has been running ever since.  

Real Estate

These 3 Watertown Homes Sold in This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | May 15, 2016

A two-family home and two townhouses sold this week in Watertown.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Men Face Charges After Drug Deal Goes Awry, Woman Uses Stolen Plates

By Charlie Breitrose | May 14, 2016

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Around Town

Watertown Historical Commission Holding Awards Ceremony This Week

By Guest Writer | May 14, 2016

The Watertown Historical Commission cordially invites you to attend the 2016 Watertown Historical Commission Awards Ceremony.

Government

Residents Concerned About How Possible Zoning Changes Would Impact Their Homes

By Charlie Breitrose | May 13, 2016

More than 100 residents came out Thursday night to hear about the Residential Design Guidelines, which many said they had only recently heard about. Town Council President Mark Sideris said he would make sure people are aware of proposed changes when they come out.

Around Town

Marshall Home Fund Giving Out Nearly $60,000 in Grants to Area Groups

By Charlie Breitrose | May 13, 2016

The Marshall Home Fund (MHF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual program grant awards to benefit Watertown residents ages 55 and over.

Real Estate

More Than 20 Open Houses This Weekend in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | May 13, 2016

Check out all the properties for sale around Watertown. These places are all having open houses.

Sports

Boston Basketball Running Camps for Players With a Range of Skills

By Guest Writer | May 13, 2016

Young basketball players can build their skills this summer at one of the camps offered by Boston Basketball in Waltham. 

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