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Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection

By Charlie Breitrose | July 2, 2026

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.

Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed

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: Temps to Hit 100 in Watertown This Week, See How to Stay Cool

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

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.

More Headlines

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

New Head of Perkins School for the Blind Looks to Build on Legacy, Advocate for the Visually Impaired

Unwanted Surprises Drive Up Cost of Renovation of the City’s Parker Annex Building

Around Town

Watertown Cable Employee Honored as Emerging Leader

By Guest Writer | July 11, 2022

Watertown Cable Access TVWatertown Cable Access TV Assistant Director Andrea Santopietro received the 2022 Emerging Leader Award from the Alliance for Community Media.

The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable Access:

Watertown Cable Access Corp. (WCA-TV) is very excited to announce that its Assistant Director, Andrea Santopietro, has received the 2022 Emerging Leader Award from the Alliance for Community Media (ACM). Andrea accepted her award during the national ACM conference in Chicago at the end of June.

Entertainment

Young Rockers Will Perform at Watertown Summer Concert

By Charlie Breitrose | July 11, 2022

This week’s Saltonstall Park Concert features musicians from the School of Rock in Watertown.

Around Town

New Youth Engagement Specialist Joins Watertown Youth Coalition

By Guest Writer | July 11, 2022

Watertown Youth CoalitionRaphael Marinho joined the Watertown Youth Coalition as the Youth Engagement Specialist.

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Youth Coalition:

Raphael Marinho is the new Youth Engagement Specialist at Wayside Multi-Service Center and will be working with Watertown Youth in two capacities: as the Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leadership Advisor and will also be available to intervene with youth engaged in or at-risk for substance misuse. He will screen, assess, and refer youth to appropriate programs and activities that support their health and wellness.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Wields Knife at Co-Workers, 2 Scooters Stolen

By Charlie Breitrose | July 10, 2022

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Around Town

Eight Watertown Home Sales This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | July 10, 2022

Several townhouses and two single family homes were purchased this week in Watertown.

Schools

Principal of St. Stephen’s Armenian School Retiring After More Than 30 Years

By Charlie Breitrose | July 9, 2022

St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary SchoolHoury Boyamian announced her retirement as principal of the St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School in Watertown.

The longtime principal of the St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School in Watertown announced she will be retiring.

Entertainment

Small Saves Hangs Out With His Cat in This Week’s Comic

By Guest Writer | July 9, 2022

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.

Government

Watertown’s Veterans Agent Named President of Statewide Group

By Charlie Breitrose | July 8, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown Veterans Services speaks during the 2022 Memorial Day ceremony.

Watertown Veterans Services Officer Patrick George will lead the statewide organization for city and town officials whose job is to serve veterans and help them get benefits that they earned by serving their country.