Around Town
Watertown Cable Offering Sponsorship Opportunities to Local Businesses
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable Access:
WCA-TV is excited to announce that we’re now offering sponsorship opportunities!
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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City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
Around Town
One Month Left to Apply to be in Watertown’s Sculpture Walk
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee:
The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee (PACC) is excited to announce Watertown’s first Community Sculpture Walk. The Community Sculpture Walk will exhibit public sculptures to enhance use of green space in Watertown, encourage public interaction with contemporary art, and create an annual exhibition opportunity for artists at all career stages working in a variety of mediums.
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Rotary Club Collects Toys, Installs President & Board at Holiday Mixer
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Charlie BreitroseRotary Club President Kim Severino, second from left, is installed along with members of the board: from left, Ray DuPuis, Paul DerBoghosian, Dan D’Amico, John Nealon, and Curtis Whitney.
The following information was provided by the Rotary Club of Watertown:
On Nov. 30, The Rotary Club of Watertown hosted its inaugural Community Holiday Mixer and Toy Drive, where unwrapped toys and gift cards were generously donated by event attendees for the Whooley Foundation. The Club also installed its President and board members.
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Preliminary Plans Submitted for Multi-Story Garage at Transformed Watertown Mall
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Alexandria Real Estate EquitiesA conceptual drawing of the garage that may go at 480 Arsenal Way, and would be part of the “Watertown Mall Transformation.”
The first step in the redevelopment of the Watertown Mall, and neighboring properties, appears to be the construction of a multi-level parking garage. It would be part of a complex that includes life science buildings, retail, and second parking garage.
Government
Residents Wanted to Serve on Multiple City Boards & Committees
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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
Are you interested in serving on a City of Watertown Board, Commission or Committee? Apply to serve on City of Watertown Boards, Commissions and Committees
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Toyota of Watertown Collecting Toys for Whooley Foundation
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The following announcement was provided by Toyota of Watertown:
Toyota of Watertown has teamed up with the Watertown Police Department and the Whooley Foundation for the annual toy drive.
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Historic Paintings Removed from City Hall to be Restored Using Community Preservation Funds
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Charlie BreitroseEmployees from Maquette Fine Arts Services prepare one of the historic paintings in City Hall’s lobby to be removed from the wall for restoration. Stephen Munroe of Maquette, center, speaks with art preservationist Louise Orsini, right.
Friday morning a quiet sense of anticipation filled the lobby of Watertown’s City Hall. The marble covered atrium was filled with history lovers and art preservationists waiting to see what secrets are held by a pair of paintings dating back to the early 1930s.
Entertainment
Watertown Families Invited to Get Photos with Santa, Enjoy the Season
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sChurch of the Good Shepherd.
The following information was provided by Watertown Families Together:
Watertown Families Together and Church of the Good Shepherd invites the public to Share the JOY of the Season.