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Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July

By Charlie Breitrose | 20 hours ago

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.

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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

Entertainment

Watertown Library Announces One Book, One Watertown Title for 2022

By Guest Writer | January 13, 2022

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:

WFPL invites you to participate in One Book, One Watertown 2022! This year’s book selection challenges us to question how we engage with the natural world around us. Braiding Sweetgrass, by botanist and Citizen Potawatomi Nation member Robin Wall Kimmerer, is a “hymn of love to the world” that gifts insight about scientific knowledge, Indigenous wisdom, and the teachings of plants.

Government

Six Residents Sought to Serve on Watertown’s New Solid Waste & Recycling Committee

By Guest Writer | January 13, 2022

Watertown DPW

The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:

City Manager Michael J. Driscoll is seeking six (6) Watertown citizens interested in serving onthe Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee.

Around Town

Council Wants to Start Moxley Courts Project Soon, Worried Neighbors May Oppose Street Hockey Rink

By Charlie Breitrose | January 12, 2022

CDM SmithA drawing of the proposed layout for the courts and a street hockey rink at Moxley Field.

The City Council discussed plans to renovate the courts at Moxley Field, but one feature — a street hockey rink — caused concerns among the Councilors.

City Manager Search

City Manager Screening Committee to Include Two Residents, See How to Apply

By Guest Writer | January 12, 2022

With the retirement of Michael Driscoll this month, Watertown will be hiring a new City Manager for the first time in nearly 30 years and residents can be part of the process. Two residents will be included in the committee that will screen the candidates for the position.

Entertainment

Mosesian Center Winter Dates Includes Watertown Children’s Theatre, Jazz & Art Exhibitions

By Guest Writer | January 12, 2022

The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

Recently reopened after a major renovation of the lobby and gallery spaces, the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown has announced a winter season of performances, exhibitions, and classes for diverse art enthusiasts and creators of every age and type.

Schools

COVID Cases in Watertown Schools Went Beyond What Officials Expected, New Protocols Discussed

By Charlie Breitrose | January 11, 2022

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Watertown Public Schools was beyond what officials expected, and the way that pool testing will be administered has changed so not as many students need to be retested.

Around Town

Teen Trip to Poland & Israel Complements Massachusetts’ New Genocide Education Law

By Guest Writer | January 11, 2022

March of the Living participants pray at entrance to Auschwitz concentration camp.

The following information was provided by New England Friends of the March of the Living:

Genocide education will be compulsory in all Massachusetts middle and high schools under a bill Gov. Charlie Baker recently signed into law.

Entertainment

Gore Place Hosting Virtual Valentine’s Day Sips and Stories Event

By Guest Writer | January 11, 2022

The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:

On Saturday, February 12 at 8:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, join Gore Place for a virtual wine tasting with the Urban Grape of Boston’s South End. During this special event, you’ll enjoy three wines selected by the Urban Grape’s expert wine educators and learn about wine history. Participants must be age 21 or older. Advance tickets are required. Register by Monday, January 24 at 12 p.m. ET.