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New Restaurant Serving Poke Bowl & Burritos Opens in Watertown

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Watertown added another eatery to the local restaurant scene this week, featuring Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls and burritos. See the announcement provided by Pokeworks:

On Sept. 8, Boston neighborhood foodies lined up to celebrate the grand opening of Pokeworks, the nation’s leading premium fast-casual poke destination. Opened by local entrepreneur Mandy Li, the new spot is located in the Arsenal Yards smart growth development at 109 Bond Square, and will offer a fresh take on Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls and burritos with a customizable menu and convenient online ordering options for pickup or delivery via web or loyalty app. To celebrate the grand opening, the new location offered a free poke bowl to the first 100 customers.

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Watertown’s Devaney Wins Governor’s Council Race

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Marilyn Pettito Devaney won the Democratic race for Governor’s Council. In a hard-fought, narrow race Watertown’s Marilyn Petitto Devaney won the Democratic race for District 3 Governor’s Councilor over Concord attorney Mara Dolan in the State Primary. Devaney received 1,702 more votes than Dolan, and received 50.9 percent of the vote, according to the Boston Globe‘s election results, in a district that includes 31 communities. The former Watertown Town Councilor appears to have secured her 13th term on the Governor’s Council because she has no opponent on ballot in the general election on Nov. 8.

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Watertown Fire Department to Mark Anniversary of 9/11

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Charlie BreitroseWatertown Firefighters salute during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Watertown Fire Station on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. The Watertown Fire Department will be marking the 21st anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 on Sunday. See the announcement below.

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Many, Many Open Houses Over the Weekend in Watertown

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After a quiet Labor Day weekend in the Watertown real estate market, there are nearly 30 open houses this week. 188 Palfrey St., $1,624,900 4 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,800 t Single Family, Open House: Sunday, Sept. 11 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

23-25 Molloy St., $1,974,900 5 bedroom 6 bathroom 3,700 sq. ft. Two Family, Open House: Sun, Sept.

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“Bar Rescue” Star Opens New Restaurant in Watertown’s Arsenal Yards

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Charlie Breitrose”Bar Rescue” star Jon Taffer designed Taffer’s Tavern, to have a feel like diners have been invited into his home. The restaurant officially opened Sept. 8 at Arsenal Yards. Crowds gathered at Arsenal Yards, onlookers held up cell phones, and people lined up to shake the hand of a celebrity on Thursday when Watertown got a taste of Hollywood. Jon Taffer, the start of Bar Rescue, stopped by Thursday morning for the grand opening of his new restaurant at Arsenal Yards — Taffer’s Tavern.

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Watertown Community Foundation Seeks Help Finding Next Executive Director

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Watertown Community Foundation Executive Director Jan Singer will be stepping down after leading the organization for five years, and the organization seeks help identifying her successor. Singer agreed to stay on for five months as the Watertown Community Foundation finds its next Executive Director. Among her accomplishments during her time at the foundation she helped secure major multi-year grants to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and establish the Community Resilience Fund. The organization has hired a firm to help with the search and has put out a job description (see it by clicking here). The description begins:

“Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is seeking an executive director with a passion forcommunity engagement, strong management skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Watertown Attorney Included in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

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Alexandra Mansfield of Watertown made the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. She is an associate in Mirick O’Connell’s Litigation Group

Alexandra N. Mansfield, of Watertown, was included in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for her work in Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Intellectual Property. 

This is her second year being recognized. Mansfield is an associate in Mirick O’Connell’s Litigation Group and she focuses her practice on business litigation. She has substantial experience in the areas of business, construction, and intellectual property disputes. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

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Visit Life-Friendly Gardens During the Upcoming Tour in Watertown

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See gardens that have a variety of flowers and other plants that are also life-friendly during the tour of Watertown gardens on Sept. 11. The following announcement was provided by the Life-Friendly Garden Tour organizers:

Hear the buzz, see the color, take the tour: Enjoy the free, self-guided Life-Friendly Garden Tour in Watertown on Sunday, September 11, from 1 to 5 p.m.

This year’s tour has a special place on the street: in addition to several full gardens, it features planting strips, aka the “hellstrip” (the area between sidewalk and street). This challenging environment is not a good place for high-maintenance plants that need tender care. But it can be a showcase for tough, drought-resistant native plants that are adapted to our climate and can thrive with little attention.