Around Town
Giving Tuesday: Some Watertown Non-Profits You Can Support
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Looking for a place in Watertown to donate on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, here are some ideas.
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
Council Approves Tax Rates, Cannot Shift Burden onto Commercial as Much as in Past
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A State law that allows cities and towns to shift the tax rates from residential properties to commercial and industrial properties also stands in the way of providing as much relief to homeowners as the City Council would like.
Entertainment
Whoville is Back and Bigger Than Ever at the Commander’s Mansion
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Charlie BreitroseThe entry to the 2021 Whoville Jubilee lit by holiday lights.
The Commander’s Mansion announced the annual Whoville Jubilee and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 from 4-8 p.m.
Around Town
WestMetro HOME Discussing Plans for Homelessness Assistance & Support
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The following information was provided by WestMetro HOME Constortium:
Save the dates! The WestMetro HOME Consortium and Barrett Planning Group are hosting three upcoming virtual community meetings to discuss a plan for funding homelessness assistance and supportive services.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Seen on Back Porch Looking Into Home, Issue With Payroll Company
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Five Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Three single family homes, a two-family home and a condo were sold this week.
Entertainment
December at Mosesian Center: “A Christmas Carol,” Jazz, Comedy & More
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Dick Terhune stars in “A Christmas Carol” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown has announced December performances, exhibitions, and arts education programs. From theater, comedy, variety, and music to new exhibitions and arts education, there’s plenty of variety in the month’s programming.
Entertainment
Small Save Shows Off His Glove in This Week’s Comic Strip
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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.