Around Town
Watertown Had 7 Home Sales This Week, Including 4 Single Families
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Check out this week’s home sales around 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.
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Sports
Watertown’s Taylor Lambo Garners 2 Honors for College Basketball Performances
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Joshua McKeeHamilton College forward Taylor Lambo received honors from NESCAC and D3hoops.com. Lambo graduated from Watertown High School in 2022.
The following information was provided by Hamilton College Athletics:
Hamilton College’s Taylor Lambo ’26 (Watertown, Mass./Watertown HS) was selected the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week and placed on the D3hoops.com Women’s Team of the Week on Monday, Dec. 5.
Entertainment
Donut Day for Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.
Sports
“Inspirational” Watertown Field Hockey Team Honored by School Committee
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown field hockey players celebrate a goal in the State Final win over Sandwich. The Raiders won back-to-back titles, and WHS’s 20th overall.
After winning the State Championship for the 20th time, Watertown High School’s field hockey team received praise from the School Committee, and the players were called inspirations who represent the community well.
Obituaries
OBIT: Robert McCarthy, 77, Retired Watertown Fire Captain, Past President of Mass. Fire Fighters Union
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Robert McCarthy
Retired Watertown Fire Department Captain & Past President of the Professional Fire Fighters of MA Robert B. McCarthy of Watertown, passed away on December 6, 2022, at the age of 77.
Around Town
Grace Chapel Watertown Hosting Pair of Christmas Eve Services
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Grace Chapel Watertown announced two Christmas Eve services at the church located at 525 Main St. in Watertown.
Around Town
Check Out This Week’s Watertown Open Houses
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Several properties are hosting open houses around Watertown over the weekend.
Schools
Vocational Committee’s Draft Recommendations Urge Students to Apply to Medford
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Medford High School and Vocational Technical High School
A committee looking at vocational education options for Watertown students recently created a set of draft recommendations, including that Watertown students apply to Medford’s vocational program and to continue to examine whether the City should join the Minuteman Vocational High School district.