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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.
Dave JamrogNeena Gulati and the Triveni School of Dance will perform Jan. 30 in the first performance of #RevelsConnect Season 2.
The following announcement was provided by Revels:
Watertown-based Revels is thrilled to present Season 2 of #RevelsConnects: Musical Connections!
Charlie BreitroseWatertown’s City Hall.
After hearing from concerned residents during Tuesday’s meeting, and in letters and emails, the City Council decided that Watertown’s regulations on short-term rentals (i.e. Airbnb) need more refinement.
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) in collaboration with Life Sciences Cares and four life science companies has awarded grants totaling $35,000 for Watertown Public Schools.
The Fresh Connect prepaid debit cards are being accepted at Stop & Shop stores in Watertown.
The following information was provided by Stop & Shop:
Stop & Shop and Boston-based nonprofit About Fresh announced today that they have partnered to expand access to fresh and healthy foods for people in need across New England.
Hosmer SchoolThe new Hosmer Elementary School is nearly finished and the ribbon cutting will be held on Feb. 1.
Construction will soon be complete on the new Hosmer Elementary School, and the public will get a chance to tour the new building. The school will be rededicated to the original Hosmers, along with their daughter, a renowned artist.
Charlie BreitroseThe mural on Melendy Avenue is an example of public art in Watertown.
The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
As cities and towns around the country reimagine and reinvest in their public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, Watertown is rolling out a public arts and culture program to cultivate a more vibrant, welcoming, inclusive, and connected public realm.
Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown High School Gym will be open to the public on Sundays this winter.
The Watertown High School gym will be open to the public on Sundays for groups of all ages.
The Watertown Fire Department extinguished a fire in a home on Mt. Auburn Street on Saturday.