Entertainment
Small Saves Gets a Lesson 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.
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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Business
Watertown Life Science Company Cuts Staff by Over Half, Replaces CEO
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SQZ Biotechnologies announced a reduction of more than half the company’s staff, and appointed a new CEO after the resignation of its previous one. The company’s research focuses on cell therapies.
Around Town
LETTER: Former Councilor’s Shares Letter on Development from 2016
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In response to recent projects being approved and proposed in Watertown, former District A Councilor Angeline Kounelis sent out a letter she submitted to Planning Board and City Officials in December 2016 regarding the property at 485-615 Arsenal St. (Arsenal Yards) and the Master Plan Special Permit. She added that she voted against the 2015 Watertown Comprehensive Plan and the 2016 Regional Mixed Use District.
Government
Councilor Tony Palomba Holding Three Meetings with Public
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City Councilor At-Large Tony Palomba.
As part of the changes to the Watertown Charter all City Councilors must have an annual meeting to meet with the public. City Councilor At-Large Tony Palomba announced dates for three meetings. See info below.
Around Town
Watertown Holding Household Sharps Disposal & Collection Day
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The Watertown Health Department will be collecting needles, syringes and other household sharps on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at City Hall.
Around Town
10 Open Houses Around Watertown Over the Weekend
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Check out this week’s open houses around town.
Schools
Perkins Students Show Some Bruins a Thing or Two About Goal Ball
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Charlie BreitroseBoston Bruins players Tomas Nosek, left, and Pavel Zacha, shake hands with one of the Perkins School for the Blind goal ball players.
Two members of the Boston Bruins got a lesson on what it’s like to play a sport designed for people who are blind or vision impaired on Thursday afternoon.
Around Town
See What’s Going on at the Watertown Library in December
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Watertown Free Public LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
Live music, Democracy Talks, Dungeons & Dragons and the improved Library of Things. See this and other things going on at the Watertown Free Public Library in December.