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LETTER: Operation American Soldier Thanks Whitney Towers Residents
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Operation American Soldier is extremely grateful to the owners and residents of Whitney Towers for their generosity and giving spirit.
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.
More Headlines
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
Sports
Watertown Rolls Past Dover-Sherborn into Field Hockey State Final
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown junior Molly Driscoll celebrates after scoring her fourth goal in the State Semifinal win over Dover-Sherborn.
CANTON — Watertown High School’s field hockey team defeated Dover-Sherborn 6-0 Wednesday night to set up a rematch in the MIAA Div. 3 State Final on Saturday.
Government
Council Approves Adding $4.3 Million to FY23 Budget, Plans to Spend Most of Funds
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Watertown City Hall
Watertown’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget increased by $4.325 million when the City Council approved the budget amendment on Nov. 9. Most of the additional funds will go to help purchase the former Parker School or will go into the High School project stabilization fund.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Catch Pair of Men with “Ghost Gun”
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Watertown Police DepartmentThe “ghost gun” recovered by Watertown Police during a traffic stop.
The Watertown Police confiscated a “ghost gun” along with a high-capacity magazine and other items during and arrest made after making a traffic stop on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Government
Public Invited to District B Councilor Lisa Feltner’s Annual Meeting
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District B City Councilor Lisa Feltner.
As part of the changes to the Watertown Charter all City Councilors must have an annual meeting to meet with the public. District B Councilor Lisa Feltner announced the date of her meeting. See info below.
Around Town
Watertown Community Fridge Preparing for Thanksgiving
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Fridge:
The Fridge coordinating team has been planning for the change of seasons and all the Holidays it brings!
Around Town
Teens Invited to Join March of the Living’s Tour of Israel & Poland, Scholarships Available
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March of the LivingThe March of the Living is recruiting for its 2023 tour of Poland and Israel.
The following announcement was provided by New England March of the Living:
The Anti-Defamation League reports a 34 percent increase in antisemitic incidents in the last year — including assault, vandalism and harassment.
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Watertown BioSafety Committee Shares How it Oversees Life Science Companies
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An illustration of the different BioSafety Level labs.
Watertown has more than 60 life science companies, and more on the way, and they must go through the Watertown BioSafety Committee before they can start operating. Last week, the City Council got an update on what the committee has been doing in its first 2.5 years.