Schools
Watertown Student Makes UMaine’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List
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A student from Watertown made the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at the University of Maine. See the announcement below:
New Head of Perkins School for the Blind Looks to Build on Legacy, Advocate for the Visually Impaired
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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.
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.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
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).
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Around Town
Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote
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Charlie BreitroseThe City Council voted to replace the artificial turf at Victory Field with a new artificial surface.
A new artificial turf surface will replace the current one at Victory Field’s stadium and baseball area.
Schools
Record Amount of Grants for Watertown Schools from Life Science Companies
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) in collaboration with Life Sciences Cares and five Watertown-based life science companies has awarded record setting $45,000 in grants for Watertown Public Schools.
Entertainment
YardArt Returns in 2023, Two Upcoming Events to Help Inspire You
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YardArt Watertown”PaTRASHia” was one of the pieces made for Watertown’s YardArt.
The following information was provided by YardArt Watertown:
YardArt Watertown, the popular outdoor public art exhibition featuring the work of residents, artists and art enthusiasts who live or work in Watertown, returns this year for the entire month of April. The town-wide exhibit begins Saturday, April 1st and runs through Sunday, April 30th, and features a variety of artful and whimsical projects displayed on residents’ front yards and porches.
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Youth Sports Program Comes Together to Remember a Hockey Mom & Raise Money
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Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena.
Recently, the Watertown Youth Hockey community came together for their annual fundraiser, and also paid tribute to a hockey mom who recently lost her battle with cancer.
Entertainment
Mosesian Center Hosts Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community
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The following announcement was provided by DEAFinitely, Inc.:
The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts — DEAFinitely, Inc. and This Is My Brave (TIMB) present the groundbreaking show “This Is My Brave – Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community.” For one night only, 13 Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing storytellers will share their personal stories of mental illness and recovery to break down stigma, uncover access barriers in the mental health system and celebrate the resilience of the Deaf community using American Sign Language storytelling, art, and dance.
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Watertown Group Sends Relief Supplies Earthquake Victims in Syria
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Sue-Ellen Hershman-TcherepninSupplies collected to send to the survivors of the earthquake in Syria.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group:
Throughout the past month, members of Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group (a working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment) have been gathering a variety of emergency supplies to send to Syria via Turkey.
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Heart Disease Awareness & Prevention from Mount Auburn Hospital
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Learn the symptoms of heart disease and what you can do to prevent it
Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, financial struggles, or the COVID-19 pandemic, stress shows up in life. Your body reacts to it and your health suffers – especially your heart. 650,000 Americans die from heart disease every year.