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For the first time, the Watertown Public Schools’ Special Education program has failed to earn a grade of “Meets Requirements” from state officials. The School Committee heard a report about the shortfalls and possible solutions at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Watertown’s contract with the Flock Safety company for eight license plate reading cameras was signed in September, but City officials are working on changing the section covering when data will be shared with other law enforcement. Meanwhile, a neighboring community terminated its contract with Flock, and another is determining its own policy for using the cameras.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
A rendering of the affordable Willow Park affordable housing complex.
Funding for a home for adults with special needs, to help build a 138 unit affordable housing complex, and to replace the elevator at a historic home owned by the City of Watertown were approved by the City Council Tuesday night.
YardArtThe bike tour of YardArt visits a Watertown home with a display.
On Sunday, March 27, a group of Watertown residents hopped on their bicycles and took a tour of the homes in town participating in YardArt 2022.
The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown has announced a spring season of arts education programs, performances, and exhibitions for diverse art enthusiasts and creators of every age and type.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Abbi Peterson.
Watertown’s Abbi Peterson set the school record at Bridgwater State in the high jump in a recent track meet.
Some Watertown resident qualify for residential tax exemptions, but to take advantage they must apply by April 1.
City Councilors have invited representatives from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to talk about the status of Greenough Boulevard in 2022, and whether it will once again be closed to traffic for several months.
A two-family home and three condos were sold in Watertown.
The following information was provided by Hatch Makerspace:
Hatch Makerspace is located at 20 Summer Street in Watertown, MA.