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With a collection of tens of thousands of historic post cards, Watertown’s Kathryn Alpert had a wealth of choices for her new book “Lost & Found: Historic Boston in Post Cards.” Watertown News spoke with Alpert about the creation of her book.
Watertown’s Director of Student Services will be stepping down before the beginning of school in September. The announcement came after parents of students in the special education program aired their complaints at the second straight School Committee meeting. A group of more than 100 parents also signed a petition requesting that the School Committee take a vote of no confidence for the Director of Student Services, who oversees the special education program.
(UPDATED July 2, 8:55 a.m.: The library will be open until 7 p.m. Friday.)
With temperatures forecast to reach 100 degrees this week, the City of Watertown has compiled a list of places to keep cool during the heatwave.
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.
Watertown RecreationThe Watertown Summer Basketball League has reached the finals for both the Papas Elite League and the O’Brien-Jerahian Legends League.
It’s not March Madness, but Summer Madness in Watertown as the Summer Basketball League has reached the finals in 2022.
Plenty of properties in Watertown to visit for home buyers this week.
Charlie BreitroseSome of the precinct locations change postcards, such as those above, have the wrong information on them. The City Clerk’s Office encourages voters to check their voting location.
The City of Watertown sent out postcards to residents in precincts that will be voting in a different location from the previous election. However, many of the cards show the incorrect information.
Janis Hudson will appear in “The Good Deli” at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza.
The following information was provided by Moonbox Productions:
Watertown actor, Janis Greim Hudson, will star in Moonbox Productions upcoming production of the original play The Good Deli, written by local playwright, Kevin Cirone.
Charlie BreitroseBuses in Watertown including the 71 bus will run less frequently starting the fall of 2022.
Changes to the MBTA schedule and service will begin on Aug. 28, and some routes in Watertown will be impacted.
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For more than two decades Watertown’s Marilyn Petitto Devaney has served as the Governor’s Councilor for District 3, but in 2022 she faces an opponent in the Democratic Primary, Mara Dolan, who questions her voting record on judges and her relationship with other members of the Council.
Charlie BreitroseThe basketball courts at Casey Park will be closed for renovations.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:
The Casey Park baseball diamond, basketball courts, tennis courts and multi-purpose rink will be closed from August 22 thru August 28 for renovation.
Watertown Race Reels, funded by a grant from the Watertown Community Foundation, is a monthly documentary film series open to the public.