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Schools Name Interim Student Services Director

September 16, 2026

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Watertown Public Schools Names Interim Student Services Director

Watertown Public Schools announced Sept. 15 that Kristen Beaupre is serving as interim director of student services. In a letter to families, she named three priorities: rebuilding trust through transparency and consistent action, expanding inclusive programming and high expectations for all learners, and refining departmental processes and procedures. She invited families to meet her at the SEPAC meeting on Sept. 16 in the Lowell Commons from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Watertown Public Schools

SEPAC Holds First Meeting of School Year at Lowell School

The Watertown Special Education Parent Advisory Council meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30-8 PM in the Lowell School Learning Commons, aiming to expand family participation and help select an interim director of student services.

Watertown Public Schools

Watertown's Open Spotlights Independent Retailers

Watertown's Open airs a live podcast on supporting independent retailers Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10 AM-noon at WCA-TV Studio, 30 Common St., featuring city economic-development staff and local business owners.

Little Local Conversations

Medtech CEO-to-Investor Talk Set for Labshares

MDG Boston hosts a talk on the path from engineer to med-device CEO to investor Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5-8 PM at Labshares, 66 Galen St., with networking, a presentation, Q&A, and a light meal.

MDG Boston

Self-Advocacy Group Holds Metro Regional Meeting

Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong holds its Metro Regional Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5-7 PM at Beaverbrook STEPs, 85 Main St., combining self-advocacy discussion with a game night.

wearemass.org

Evening Meditation Offered in Watertown

Brahma Kumaris offers an evening meditation session Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7-7:30 PM in Watertown, with guided commentary, quiet meditation, and a short reflection.

Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization

Library Offers One-on-One Tech Tutoring Wednesday

The Watertown Free Public Library offers 15-minute tech-help appointments Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11 AM-noon, assisting with devices, email, library apps, printing, and internet safety.

Watertown Free Public Library

Teen Crafternoon Brings Tape Art to Watertown Library

Teens in grades 6-12 can make tape-based artwork during Teen Crafternoon Wednesday, Sept. 16, 3-4:30 PM in the library's Teen Room; no registration required.

Watertown Free Public Library

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