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Watertown Resident Nominated for Commonwealth Heroine Award for Environmental Work & Actvism

By Guest Writer | 21 hours ago

Watertown’s Eileen Ryan was nominated as a Commonwealth Heroine by State Sen. Will Brownsberger. (Courtesy of Will Brownsberger’s office)

Watertown’s Eileen Ryan was one of 147 women from across Massachusetts to be nominated for the Commonwealth Heroine Award. She was nominated by State Sen. Will Brownsberger. See more information in the announcement about Ryan, and nominees from Watertown’s State Representatives in the announcements from the legislators’ offices, below.

Students & Parents Ask for Armenian Classes to be Expanded; French Most Popular World Language Unavailable at WHS

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.

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Government

Charles River Groups Urges Removing Watertown Dam, Protection for Private Trees

By Charlie Breitrose | November 3, 2022

Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam.

Members of the Charles River Watershed Association appeared before the City Council last week to state their case for removing the Watertown Dam, and also encouraged the City to take other steps for climate resilience, including expanding tree protection to those on private property.

Sports

Watertown Sending Two Teams Into State Soccer Tournaments

By Charlie Breitrose | November 3, 2022

Markus Spiske

Watertown’s girls soccer team return to the State Tournament for the first time since the current seniors were in elementary school, and the Raiders’ boys squad return to the State Tournament, and travel to play their first match.

Around Town

Watertown Business Coalition Fall Fest Features Local Vendors & Food

By Charlie Breitrose | November 3, 2022

Join the Watertown Business Coalition for Fall Fest on Nov. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion.

Around Town

Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee Seeks 2 Young Members

By Guest Writer | November 3, 2022

The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

The city of Watertown’s new Public Art & Culture Committee needs two new young members.

Around Town

See When Watertown Residents Can Recycle Mattresses

By Guest Writer | November 2, 2022

The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

The statewide mattress waste ban begins Nov. 1, 2022. Watertown has already had two successful recycling collection days in October.

Sports

Undefeated Raiders Field Hockey Top Seeded in Tourney

By Charlie Breitrose | November 2, 2022

Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown High School field hockey team will look to add the 20th state championship trophy in 2022. Here, the team celebrates winning the 2021 State Title.

The Raiders sit in pole position as they begin the quest for the school’s 20th field hockey state championship in 2022.

Entertainment

Meet Rachel Revere at Event Hosted by Watertown Historical Society

By Guest Writer | November 2, 2022

The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

The Historical Society of Watertown & Watertown Free Public Library present “Rendezvous with Rachel Revere” Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at 2 p.m. Watertown Free Public Library- Watertown Savings Bank Room, 123 Main St Watertown MA 02472.

Government

Watertown Voter Information for the 2022 Mass. State Election

By Guest Writer | November 2, 2022

The City of Watertown provided the following information:

The Massachusetts State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.