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Ritcey East owner Max Ritcey presents a fan favorite: fish tacos. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Dish is a new collaboration between Watertown News and the Little Local Conversations podcast which takes a deep dive into a favorite dish from a local restaurant and beyond.
Watertown’s Ritcey East has become a favorite place for people looking for comfort food, a cocktail, and enjoy it in a laid back, fun atmosphere. One of the most popular menu items, the fish tacos, also harkens back to owner Max Ritcey’s culinary roots, and has strong family ties.
The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
The students taking Advanced Placement classes at Watertown High School have become more diverse, and more students come from low-income backgrounds. The total number of students in AP classes increased, too.
The School Committee approved a Personal Electronic Device (PED) Policy that prevents students from using or having access to a device — such as a cell phone or tablet — during the entire school day, including during lunchtime and breaks.
Drawings of plans for renovating the Lt. Paul Sullivan Playground. (Source: City of Watertown)
A playground named in honor of a Watertown man who died in Vietnam will be getting an update, with new play structures and paving.
The University of Maine recognized 2,388 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2018 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,666 are from Maine, 669 are from 34 other states and 53 are from 25 countries other than the U.S.
Jake Blount and Libby Weitnauer will perform traditional Appalachian music at the Revels Fringe concert on March 2.
The following information was provided by Revels:
Appalachian music comes alive as Revels FRINGE presents bluegrass musicians Jake Blount and Libby Weitnauer, Saturday, March 2 in Watertown, MA
A townhouse sold for a whopping price this week in Watertown.
The MBTA will discuss proposed fare increases and the Better Bus Project at a meeting in Watertown.
The following information came from the MBTA:
A series of community meetings are being held to discuss the MBTA fare proposal. A 6.3% average fare increase has been proposed, which would take effect on July 1, 2019. Comments regarding the fare proposal can also be emailed to fares@mbta.com or mailed to MBTA, Attn: Fare Proposal, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116.
New Repertory Theatre’s latest production, Still Standing, was written and performed by Anita Hollander will run through March 3.
Nancy Heffernan
Watertown lost not one, but two public servants during recent weeks. While the death of Watertown Literacy Coordinator Allison Donovan made headlines around the region, Watertown also lost Town Treasurer Nancy Heffernan.
Watertown Town Hall
The first meeting of the Community Preservation Committee will take place on Feb. 21, 2019.
Check out the open houses around town this weekend.