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The Watertown Arts Market is still about a month away, but on two weekends in July there will be pop-up arts markets in Watertown Square featuring local artists and musicians.
Marsha Moeller, center, cuts the ribbon at the Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center in California. The center is named after her mother who grew up in Watertown. (Photo from Providence St. Joseph Hospital)
A health center in California that provides services to women and families was dedicated to and named for a woman who grew up in Watertown.
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.
City of WatertownYardArt is back in 2022. Watertown residents can display their art and get on the official map.
Watertown residents can tap their creative side and beat the winter blues by participating in YardArt 2022.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Watertown dog and cat owners can now license their pets with PetData, a full-service animal licensing provider. PetData will be mailing pet owners their license renewal notice. Owners will have several options for renewing their pet license, including by mail, online or in-person at City Hall. Owners that are hoping to license new pets, may also license via PetData.
The following announcement was provided by Perkins School for the Blind:
Patrons who subscribe to the Talking Book Topics (TBT) catalogue in print will not receive the January–February 2022 issue due to ongoing supply-chain issues and worldwide paper shortages.
Watertown Free Public LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
Watertown’s Library Director is retiring after more than a quarter century overseeing one of the most popular features of the City. To express their gratitude, the City Council passed a proclamation honoring Leone Cole.
The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
On February 25 through 27, Boston’s best comedy club, Improv Asylum, landspeeds from its performance space in Boston’s North End to a theater not so far, far away. Known for its mix of improv and sketch comedy, the stellar group of comedians will premiere its newest show at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by Move & Groove Watertown:
Move & Groove Watertown is so excited because our Spring session is ready for sign-up! Want some more fabulous news? We have added some new classes! Our kids classes now include Dance With Me (ages 20 months-2 years), Tippy Toe Tots (ages 3-4), Musical Theater (ages 5-7), & Jazz & Ballet Combo (ages 5-7).
Charlie BreitroseCongresswoman Katherine Clark speaks about how American Rescue Plan funds will improve water infrastructure in Watertown. Behind her is State Sen. Will Brownsberger
Congresswoman Katherine Clark visited the Watertown Department of Public Works Facility Tuesday to talk about how the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) benefits local communities. Some of the money sent to Massachusetts will pay for replacing lead pipes and improving drainage in an area of Watertown prone to flooding during major rain storms.
The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber will be awarding a scholarship this spring to a graduating high school senior from Watertown.