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See This Week’s Watertown Home Sales
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Two single families, a two-family and a condo sold this week.
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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Government
How to Spend Federal ARPA Funds Will be Discussed by Council Budget Committee
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Watertown City Hall
The City of Watertown will receive several million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and the City Council’s Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight will be discussing what to do with the funds.
Entertainment
See Small Saves’ New Year’s Resolution in This Week’s Comic
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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.
Around Town
Trash Collection: Christmas Trees, Extra Trash Bags & 2023 Schedule
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Watertown residents will be allowed to put out more trash bags than fit in their toters for one week only, and in January they can put out Christmas trees.
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A Trio of Open Houses in Watertown Over New Year’s Weekend
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A duplex and two condos are holding open houses this weekend.
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Efforts to Start Local Food Co-op Reaches Key Milestone
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The Charles River Food Co-op surpassed the 500 member mark recently, and continues to work toward opening somewhere in or around Watertown.
Around Town
See How New Year’s Impacts City Facility Hours, Trash Collection
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The New Year begins on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, and the holiday will impact hours at some Watertown City facilities, including City Hall, the Library and the Senior Center.
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Wayside Youth & Support Network Thanks Those Who Contributed During the Holidays
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The staff of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network thanked those who helped this year.
The Wayside Youth & Family Support Network sent out the following letter about the support they received over the holidays.