Around Town
March at Hatch: YardArt, Escape Rooms & Bridgerton Bags
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The following information about what’s going at Hatch Makerspace in March was provided by the Watertown Library.
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
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Watertown officials celebrated the new historical marker in honor of General Lafayette. From left, Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli, Council President Mark Sideris, Marilynne Roach of the Historical Society, City Manager George Proakis, Julien Icher of the Lafayette Trail, Joyce Kelly from the Historical Society, and City Councilor Caroline Bays. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a drizzly, cool morning, a small crowd of Watertown history buffs came out to celebrate a Frenchman who played an important role in winning the American Revolution. During the ceremony, Watertown’s newest historical marker was unveiled, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a general in the American Army.
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
By Kendra FoleyChair, Watertown School Committee
The Watertown School Committee has been busy over the last two months tackling budget decisions, discussing policy changes, and reviewing educational data that affects our school community.
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
JIM’S VIEW: Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team Plays At Fenway Park For The First Time
The Boston Renegades, who practice in Watertown, got to play at Fenway Park for the first time on April 12. The beep baseball team has members who are visually impaired and others who are not, all of whom wear blindfolds. (Photo by Jim Vershbow)
BOSTON — Bravery. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Among the bravest, in my opinion, are those individuals who are forced to live their lives visually impaired. Sight is a precious thing, and not having it is one of the cruelest things you could inflict on any human being. Yet, over the years so many incredible techniques and equipment have been devised and developed to allow the visually impaired community to do things that those of us with sight take for granted. One of those things is the opportunity to play the great sport of baseball, more commonly known to the visually impaired community as Beep Baseball.
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Real Estate
Several Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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A variety of homes can be seen during this weekend’s open houses.
Schools
Watertown’s Elementary School Projects to Finish Months Ahead of Schedule
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Recent photos of the construction at Hosmer (left) and Cunniff elementary schools.
The construction of the new Cunniff and Hosmer elementary schools will be completed several months ahead of schedule.
Government
Watertown Receives $80K in State Tech Grants to Improve Town’s System, Cybersecurity
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Watertown Town Hall
The Town of Watertown received two technology grants from for a total of $80,000 as part of the state’s Community Compact program.
Government
Board of Health Member Named Fellow of National Group, Also Vice Chair of EPA Board
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Dr. Barbara Beck.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Health Department:
Dr. Barbara Beck, Watertown Board of Health Member was recently named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as an AAAS Fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.
Entertainment
Council Approves Public Arts Master Plan, Creates New Committee
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A mural created on Melendy Avenue in 2015 is an example of public arts in Watertown.
A committee will be formed to help Watertown implement the Public Arts Master Plan, which received approval from the Town Council on Tuesday night.
Around Town
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Watertown Residents Age 65+ Planned
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UPDATE: All the appointments for this vaccine clinic have been filled.
The Watertown Health Department announced that it will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Watertown seniors age 65 and older.
Schools
Two Watertown Students Make Arlington Catholic Honor Roll
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Arlington Catholic High School announced the second quarter honor roll, and two students from Watertown made the list.