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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.
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.
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.
The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).
Trea Starling
Watertown Police announced that the Watertown man reported missing on March 7 has been located out of state and is safe. His family has been notified.
Watertown DPWCurbside composting toters, like the one on the left, were recently added to the Watertown trash and recycling program.
Watertown’s trash and recycling contract is up for renewal, and City officials are trying to do more to reduce the amount of trash being thrown out and increase the amount of recycling as rates increase.
Ken TibertWatertown is looking at whether restaurants and businesses want to host live music and performances. Pictured here, Southern Rail.
The City of Watertown has joined with the Watertown Business Coalition to find out how much interest local restaurants and businesses have in hosting live performances.
The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a networking event in Watertown for real estate professionals.
Charlie BreitroseWatertown junior James Erickson celebrates scoring a hat trick against Dracut/Tynsboro in the Round of 16 State Tournament game.
Having survived a double overtime in the first round of the MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament, the Watertown High School boys hockey team skated to a relatively easy victory Saturday night, putting half a dozen goals on the scoreboard against Dracut/Tyngsboro. The Raiders won the Round of 16 game 6-2 at John A. Ryan Arena.
Residents can give input on the primary planning document that will shape development in Watertown for years to come. An open house will be held on March 9 about the revised Watertown Comprehensive Plan.
A two-family home, a condo and two townhouses were sold this week.
Charlie BreitroseJunior Sarah Morrissey led Watertown with 13 points in the State Tournament game against Oakmont.
Watertown High School’s girls basketball team closed out the final game in WHS’s Kelly Gymnasium in style, doubling up Oakmont, 44-22, in the MIAA Div. 3 Round of 32 game on Friday night.