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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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