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2 Watertown Students Graduate from College, 6 Earn Honors

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Students from Watertown graduated from Western New England and Roger Williams in the spring of 2024, and local students earned honors at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University of Delaware. Graduates

Western New England University

Lauren A. Rae graduated from Western New England University with a MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. The graduate ceremony was held on Sunday, May 19, at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. More than 350 graduate students received their master’s, law, and doctorate degrees from its Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, and School of Law. Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University is proud to announce that Tom Walsh, of Watertown, MA, (02472) graduated with a M.A. in Special Education in May as part of the Class of 2024.

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Watertown High School Class of 1964 Holding 60th Class Reunion

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The old Watertown High School building. (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)

ANNOUNCEMENT to ALL former WHS classmates of 1964:

The 60th Reunion is progressing nicely and if anyone has not already communicated with the Reunion team, please send an email to whs1964reunion@yahoo.com to obtain information for the Reunion. The Reunion is scheduled on September 28, 2024. Thank you, Sonny!

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Watertown Students Graduate from Three Colleges, Several Earn Honors at Three Colleges

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Four Watertown students graduated from Dickinson, Roger Williams, and Tufts in the spring of 2024, and seven local students earned honors at Fairfield, Hartford, and Tufts. The following information was provided by the colleges:

Graduates

Dickinson College

Dickinson College has announced the following students graduated during the Commencement ceremony held on May 19. 

Kristen Mary Beach, daughter of Christopher and Rosemary Beach of Watertown, Mass., BS, environmental science, magna cum laude, dean’s list, Watertown High School

Maia Vachon, daughter of Marc and Amy Vachon of Watertown, Mass., BS, data analytics, magna cum laude, dean’s list, Watertown High School

Dickinson College, located in historic Carlisle, Pa., was chartered in 1783. The private, liberal-arts college is nationally recognized for its cross-disciplinary, active approach to learning, international education, civic engagement and its commitment to teaching its students about sustainability across the curriculum, the community and the globe. www.dickinson.edu. Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University is proud to announce that Tom Walsh, of Watertown, MA, (02472) graduated with a M.A. in Special Education in May as part of the Class of 2024. At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions.

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Installation of Geothermal Wells to Begin Soon at Watertown High School, Will Take 4-5 Months

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The following information was provided by Vertex, the project management firm for the Watertown High School project:

Starting the week of August 5th, you can expect to see the mobilization of geothermal well drilling rigs at the new Watertown High School Building Project. This is an exciting milestone for the project, as the before mentioned geothermal wells will aid in the project’s goal of being a net-zero energy building. The geothermal wells, once installed, will provide heating and cooling to spaces in the new high school including the gymnasium, the auditorium, and other community spaces throughout the school. The project expects these drilling rigs to be on site for approximately 4-5 months to complete 14 wells to approximately 900 feet deep. What to expect in the coming months, starting the week of August 5th:

–  Geothermal Well Drilling Rigs on site from 7AM-5PM

–  Equipment will be located on the corner of Columbia and Common Streets within the construction fence.

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Wage Increases, Bonuses Proposed for Staff of Extended Day Program

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The Extended Day program run at Watertown’s elementary schools serves 400 students, but officials have struggled to find and keep staff to run the after-school program. Extended Day is operated by Watertown Community Education, which is a self-sustainingdepartment of Watertown Public Schools. Its funding comes from tuition and fees, rather than from taxpayer dollars. The program is able to accommodate more than 90 percent of the demand, but there is a waiting list of 38 students for this fall. In a memo to the School Committee, Debi Cornelius, Director of Community Education, wrote:

“The challenges our community faces with after-school care are not unique to Watertown.

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UPDATED: Watertown’s Extended Day Program Salaries to be Discussed by School Committee

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The School Committee will hold a pair of meetings on July 29 to discuss the compensation for the Extended Day program staff. The after school program, which is run by Watertown Community Education with the Watertown Schools acting as its fiscal agent, has a waiting list of 38 students, according to Superintendent Dede Galdston. The School Committee will discuss compensation for Extended Day employees to assist in recruitment, Galdston added. The program has had waiting in previous years, and the number on the list is similar to last year, Galdston said. “We limit the number of students to ensure a safe and supportive environment, based on the historical staffing that EDP can sustain,” she said.

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Watertown Cooperative Nursery School Hosting Open Play & Open House

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The following announcement came from Watertown Cooperative Nursery School:

Families with young children are invited to an Open House/Open Play session at Watertown Cooperative Nursery School (WCNS). This free event will take place at the school on Tuesday, July 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

At the event, caregivers can learn about WCNS’s approach and program offerings for the upcoming school year, including flexible schedule options and a play-based, child-led approach. Children will be invited to explore the WCNS classroom, interact with other children, and meet our licensed teachers. Founded in 1952 by a group of parents affiliated with MIT, Watertown Cooperative Nursery School remains dedicated to making families an integral part of their children’s preschool experience. Parents volunteer as classroom helpers and board members.