Business

See When a New Farm-to-Table Restaurant Will Open in Watertown

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Watertown’s newest restaurant will feature farm-to-table food with a New American and French flair. 

Royal has already had a soft opening and it will host its Grand Opening on Saturday, March 7. After several months of renovations Royal will officially open its doors at 45 Lexington St., on the corner of Main and Lexington Streets in Watertown. Executive Chef/Partner, Rachid Kourda who has over 20 years of experience in the
restaurant industry, is serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. and features its full menu. “I am not only a chef, but also an artist. The food I create is ‘sexy food’ with
a unique design to each plate.” Kourda said.

Sports

Watertown Going Where Few Raider Boys Hockey Teams Have Gone

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The Raiders dominated Wayland most of the game in the 4-1 MIAA Div. 3 North Section semifinal win reached a round that Watertown has not visited in decades. Watertown (13-3-2) fell behind early Tuesday evening at the Chelmsford Forum, but junior Nick Martino tied the score less than three minutes later with 6:25 left in the first with an unassisted goal. Junior Tyler Gardiner scored the first of his two goals 4:22 into the second period when he took a pass from junior Tyler Poulin and beat Wayland goalie Andrew Ludwig with a backhand move. The goal provided some redemption for Gardiner and the Raiders who fell last year in the same round to Wayland 1-0 in overtime.

Police/Fire

Visually Impaired Pedestrian Struck While Crossing Arsenal Street

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The Middlesex District Attorney’s office is investigating an incident where a vehicle struck a visually-impaired pedestrian who was crossing Arsenal Street Tuesday morning. The pedestrian, who volunteers at the Perkins School For The Blind, was struck near Beechwood Avenue and was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital with serious injuries, according to a press release from District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office. “It is state law that drivers must come to a complete stop for someone in a crosswalk,” Ryan said. “In real driving conditions, what this law means is that people who are driving really should slow down when approaching any crosswalk so that if a pedestrian is trying to cross the street the driver will have plenty of time to safely stop, thus preventing an injury to the pedestrian and preventing other vehicles from rear-ending the vehicle which is stopping.”

The driver of the vehicle which allegedly struck the pedestrian at 6:55 a.m. pulled to the side of the road and then he spoke to police officers. This incident is under investigation by the Watertown Police Department and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

Business

Watertown-Belmont Chamber Raffle Includes $10K Grand Prize

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The Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce will host raffle where participants can win a number of prizes, including the $10,000 grand prize. The event will be held Friday, March 27 from 7-10 p.m. at Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., 101 Walnut St. in Watertown. Only 300 tickets at $100 each will be sold for the grand prize drawing. The Chamber is offering non-profits the chance to get a free ticket if it sells four tickets for the drawing.

Schools

Watertown Schools Could Start on Sept. 8 in 2015, Day Added This Year

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The proposed Watertown school calendar has the first day of class after Labor Day, which means Sept. 8. 

The School Committee heard the first reading for the 2015-16 school calendar Monday night. Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald said school traditionally starts after Labor Day, but in an effort to shorten the school year she has added professional development days before the first day for students. “I am proposing we front load professional development days by having three from Sept. 1 to 3,” Fitzgerald said.

Sports

Big Week for 2 Watertown Hockey Teams & Girls Basketball Team

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Three Raiders teams will play to go deep into their respective MIAA state tournaments on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

The boys’ hockey team begins Tuesday with revenge on the players’ minds. Watertown faces Wayland, the squad that eliminated the Raiders in overtime last year in the same round – the section semifinals. The game will be at 5:10 p.m. at the Chelmsford Forum. A win gives them a birth in the Div. 3 North Section semifinals, back at the Chelmsford Forum on Friday at 6:30 p.m. against the winner of the Bedford-Weston game.

Charity

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Hosting Annual Ham-O-Rama

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{Please Note the change of date to Friday, March 27!}

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold the annual Ham-O-Rama, featuring tons of raffles and food with proceeds going to local charities. The event will be held Friday, March 27 (rescheduled from Saturday March 28) at Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St. in Watertown. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event is open to the public. Hot dogs, chips and cold drinks will be available at reasonable prices, and you could go home with your complete Easter Meal. There will be over 160 chances to win prizes.

Charity

WMS Looking for Items for Rummage Sale to Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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The third annual Rummage Sale for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients Drive will be held this weekend, and Watertown Middle School seeks donations. The Rummage Sale takes place Saturday, March 7 in the Watertown Middle School cafeteria from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.

Proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients Drive. “We will have great items for sale, as well as raffles, a silent auction, and bake sale as well.” said WMS teacher Jane Evans. Entry is free and parking is available in the front and rear of the school with entrances at both locations.