Around Town
See the Five Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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A two-family home and four condos were sold this week in town.
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.
More Headlines
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
Entertainment
Registration Open for Summer Classes at the Mosesian Center for the Arts
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Sarah WintersChildren in the 2022 Summer Stages & Studios program at Mosesian Arts enjoyed coloring by the light of the large arch windows.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
It may be January, but Mosesian Center for the Arts is ready for summer!
Around Town
Our History: Charles Brigham Left an Indelible Impression on Watertown
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Photo courtesy of the Watertown Free Public LibraryTom Gavin and Charles Brigham in front of Mr. Brigham’s house on Garfield Street
The following article is from the Historical Society of Watertown’s April 2000 newsletter, TheTown Crier. The piece is being republished as part of the series on local history appearing each Saturday on Watertown News.
I’m sure many of you Watertown history fans remember the “Echoes” column that Sigrid Reddy Watson wrote for several years for the Watertown TAB/Press beginning in 1997. Her well-written columns have helped to educate the community on several historic aspects of Watertown and is sorely missed by history-buffs and newly interested Watertown history-aficionados alike.
Entertainment
This Week’s Comic: What Makes Small Saves Sleep Well at Night
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Government
Watertown One of First Communities to Adopt Energy Efficient Construction Requirement
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With the City Council’s adoption of the state’s Specialized Stretch Code, Watertown became one of the first communities to adopt the code and continued efforts to make buildings in the community energy efficient.
Around Town
Watertown Facilities Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Charlie BreitroseA closeup of the section of the Kingian Nonviolence Mural featuring Martin Luther King.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Watertown municipal facilities will be closed, and trash and recycling will be impacted.
Around Town
A Baker’s Dozen of Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Check out this open houses around Watertown this weekend.
Government
City Will Discuss MBTA’s Multi-Family Zone as Part of Watertown Square Improvements
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Watertown City Hall
Discussions about how Watertown will meet the state’s requirement to allow multi-family housing in certain areas of town will be included in the City’s planning for improving Watertown Square. Discussions about the Square will begin later this year.