Police/Fire
Police Log: Car Left on Cinderblocks After Wheels Taken, Multiple Mail Fishing Scams
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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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Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Around Town
City Council Will Discuss Replacing Victory Field Turf Tuesday
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown’s Victory Field.
The City Council will consider funding the replacement of the turf at Victory Field at its meeting on Tuesday.
Business
Watertown Dance School Will be Closing After a Dozen Years
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After teaching children to dance in Watertown for a dozen years, Miss Maria’s School of Dance will close later this year.
Around Town
OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Part 4: Conclusions
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
A Thank You
First, if you have been following this series, you know that many people have dedicated their time to helping Watertown residents understand this issue. I thank Provisional Chief Nicholson, Director of Health Larry Ramdin, industry professionals, including Heather McManus, for context on the biotech industry, and the volunteer BioSafety Committee for literally showing us how it’s done.
Around Town
Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers
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The aftermath at Laurel Street at Dexter Avenue after the Watertown Police faced the Boston Marathon Bombers.
It’s hard to believe that in April it will be an entire decade since the day the Watertown Police faced the Boston Marathon Bombers in the East End, the shelter-in-place during the hunt for the remaining suspect, and the ultimate capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in a boat in the yard of a house on Franklin Street.
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OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Part 3
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CSET, Georgetown University
By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
In my interview with Mr. Larry Ramdin, Watertown’s Director of Public Health, I focused mainly on the nuts and bolts of permitting and keeping track of bio labs entering Watertown as a safety issue. After our telephone conversation, I followed up by sending this interview to Mr. Ramdin to review. I’d like to thank Mr. Ramdin for his input.
Around Town
Two Home Sales in Watertown This Week
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A pair of homes were sold this week in Watertown.
Sports
State Tourney: Watertown Boys Hockey Highly Seeded; Girls & Boys Hoops Get Home Games
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Charlie BreitroseThe Raiders had strong support from its fans at the TD Garden in the 2022 State Final. This year the Raiders are the fifth seed.
Watertown High School’s boys hockey team will seek a second straight trip to the Garden as the fifth seed in the MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament. The girls and boys basketball teams will host a home game in the State Tourney.