Real Estate
19 Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Properties around Watertown will host open houses from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28.
Students & Parents Ask for Armenian Classes to be Expanded; French Most Popular World Language Unavailable at WHS
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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.
New Head of Perkins School for the Blind Looks to Build on Legacy, Advocate for the Visually Impaired
Perkins School for the Blind President and CEO David Barth, right, speaks with a student during the White Cane Walk. (Courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind)
David Barth did not take the most direct route to becoming Perkins School for the Blind’s President and CEO, but he told Watertown News that the work helping some of the most vulnerable children get the education, services, and rights that they deserve is something he has done during his whole career.
Unwanted Surprises Drive Up Cost of Renovation of the City’s Parker Annex Building
The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
City officials have learned what it’s like to renovate a 100+ year old building, and the unwanted surprises that come with it. On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a $373,000 budget transfer to cover the cost of unexpected additional repairs, as well as to insulate the Parker Annex.
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
A group of Hosmer Elementary School students met at Casey Park on Fridays this Spring to form a Bike Bus and ride to school. (Contributed Photo)
During the spring, a group of students and their families rode their bicycles from the Southside to Hosmer Elementary School, forming what became known as the Bike Bus.
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Sports
Watertown Football Gridiron Club Hosting Golf Tournament, Business Sponsorship Program
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The Watertown Football Gridiron Club has two opportunities for the community to support WHS football.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Football Gridiron Club:
Long before the first whistle of the fall football season, Watertown High School football players are already hard at work. Through year-round strength and conditioning programs, summer training camp, and preseason scrimmages, Raiders athletes dedicate themselves to becoming stronger teammates, better leaders, and representatives of the Watertown community.
Business
Charles River Chamber Board Welcomes Three New Members
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The Charles River Regional Chamber announced the addition of new members of the Board of Directors. The Chamber serves Watertown, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, and Brookline. See more details in the announcement from the Chamber, below,
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Tipsy Tea Party, a Show at the Mosesian Center, Historic Mansion Tour, Drop into the Makerspace
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(UPDATED: June 25, 3:10 p.m.: the Watertown Children’s production is in July, stay tuned for more information)
The Pride month celebration continues this week with the Tipsy Tea Party on Sunday. The final weekend of a play by a new theater company is at the Mosesian Center. Take a tour of the historic Gore Mansion and learn about the intricacies of the wallpaper in the former governor’s home on Saturday. In the mood to make something, learn how at the Hatch Makerspace on Friday.
Letters
LETTER: Answers and Questions About City Manager’s New Contract
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Hi All,
I read the agenda for last night’s City Council meeting. As I went to the City website and clicked on the City Council agenda, it “beach balled” forever!
Food
Bar ‘Cino Starting Monday Night Supper Club, See What’s on the Menu
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The Monday night Supper Club is coming to Bar ‘Cino in Watertown Square. See the dishes on offer in the announcement from the restaurant, below.
Schools
Watertown Student Delivers Speech at Fontbonne Graduation
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Watertown’s Lily Carpenter received her diploma at the Fontbonne graduation. (Photo by Faith Ninivaggi)
Watertown’s Lily Carpenter graduated from Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, and delivered a speech about her experience at the school, where she transferred after her previous school closed. See more details in the announcement from Fontbonne, below.
Elections
State Senate Candidates Appearing at Democratic Town Committee Forum
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The candidates for the Suffolk & Middlesex State Senate seat will appear at a forum hosted by the Watertown and Belmont Democratic Town Committees.