Around Town
Make Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors, Teachers & Others with the Rotary Club
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The Rotary Club of Watertown invites the public to join them to make Valentine’s Day cards for local seniors, teachers and other service workers.
Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
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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.
Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown
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.
Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
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.
More Headlines
UPDATED: Temps to Hit 100 in Watertown This Week, See How to Stay Cool
Watertown Resident Nominated for Commonwealth Heroine Award for Environmental Work & Actvism
Students & Parents Ask for Armenian Classes to be Expanded; French Most Popular World Language Unavailable at WHS
Around Town
Car Fire Spreads to Become 2 Alarm Blaze, Damages Watertown Home
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Several Watertown residents were displaced by a fire that started in a car.
Arsenal Yards
Fire Side Events at Arsenal Yards Start This Week
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The following information was provided by Arsenal Yards:
Winters in Watertown just got warmer! Arsenal Yards invites residents and visitors alike to get toasty by the fire and enjoy a variety of entertainment in the vibrant new neighborhood.
Obituaries
OBIT: Jorge Fernandes, 79, Proud of His Portuguese Heritage, Loved to Travel & Cook
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Jorge Fernandes
Jorge Fernandes of Watertown died on Jan. 13, 2022 at the age of 79.
Around Town
LETTER: Former Watertown Middle School Teacher Looks to Heal, Rebuild Relationships in Spirit of MLK Jr.
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The following letter was written to you, my Watertown community, almost a year ago. It was written upon Watertown News’ request for a statement from me on March 5th, 2021.
Environment
Watertown Group Joining Other Communities for Webinar Focusing on Green New Deal
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Facing Climate Change:
The Watertown Facing Climate Change committee is working with other local communities to support state legislation.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Gas State Attendant Attacked, SWAT Team Called to Bring Suspect into Custody
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Obituaries
OBIT: Dr. John Spillane, Worked at McLean Hospital, Sang in Choirs at Churches in Watertown & Newton
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Dr. John Spillane
Dr. John Joseph Brendan “Jack” Spillane, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Thursday, January 13th at his home in Watertown.