Arrests
Police Log: Man Pulled Knife on Co-Worker, Woman Busted Twice for Same Crime
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
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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.
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
Watertown Home Sales
A Trio of Watertown Properties Were Sold This Week
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Three condos were sold this week around Watertown.
Life Science
Hundreds of Watertown Students Inspired by Local Innovators
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Watertown CoLabNisha Patel of Arranta Bio addressed a class at Watertown High School about a career in science.
The following piece was provided by Watertown’s Innovation Career Collaboration:
In this first year of CoLAB, Watertown’s Innovation Career Collaboration, 10 young scientists from five Watertown companies led 49 career exploration sessions at Watertown High School.
Entertainment
See What Helps Small Saves Sleep at Night in This Week’s Comic
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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.
Business
Watertown’s Express Tire Looks to Bring Back Old Time Gas Station
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Darren CummingsExpress Tire & Auto has given the gas station next door a new look.
There’s a new feel at a Watertown gas station, where the new owners want to bring back the experience of an old-time fill-up station.
Entertainment
Chorus Auditions for The Midwinter Revels Coming to Watertown
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The Midwinter Revels will feature a chorus of all ages. One of the tryout locations will be in Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown-based Revels:
Chorus Auditions announced for The Midwinter Revels: A Celebration of the Solstice at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre in Cambridge
Watertown Open Houses
Several Open Houses Taking Place Over Memorial Day Weekend
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Half a dozen open houses to visit in Watertown this week.
Around Town
Watertown Hosting First Pride Extravaganza Featuring Parade, Music, Crafts & More
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Community members are invited to don colorful outfits, and come out and enjoy a parade, music, dancing, crafts, games, and more during Watertown’s first Pride Extravaganza.