Entertainment
Dance Studio Hosting Free Valentine’s Day Open House
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Ballroom in Boston will host a special event for Valentine’s Day that will get you and your date dancing.
THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More
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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.
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
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.
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
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.
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
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.
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City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
Obituaries
OBIT: Richard McBride, 90, Local Businessman, Member of WHS Athletic Hall of Fame
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Richard F. McBride of Watertown and Duxbury, and Marco Island, Fla. died on January 27, 2019 at the age of 90.
Schools
School Building Committee Supports Rebuilding 2 Elementary Schools, Renovating Third
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The plan for the Hosmer School campus presented to the School Building Committee on Jan. 23. it shows the brand new school, and three parking areas.
The cost estimate for rebuilding two of Watertown’s three elementary schools — while the third is thoroughly renovated — came in close enough to the price of the alternative of renovating the three schools for the School Building Committee to recommend going for the new construction option.
Dawn Scaltreto
Watertown Artist’s Work Appearing in New England Watercolor Society Show
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Watercolor painter Dawn Evans Scaltreto’s “Orca Odyssey” is an example of her work. She will be in the New England Watercolor Society’s Signature Members Show.
The New England Watercolor Society will host its annual Signature Members Show featuring, among others, Watertown artist Dawn Evans Scaltreto.
Around Town
OBIT: Robert McElroy, 71, Retired Watertown Police Lieutenant, Air Force Veteran
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Robert “Bob” McElroy
Robert J. “Bob” McElroy of Millis, formerly of Watertown died on January 26, 2019 at the age of 71.
Obituaries
OBIT: Ethlyn Bleiler, 96, of Watertown, Mother of 3, Grand Mother & Great Grand Mother
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Ethlyn Bleiler
Ethlyn Irene Bleiler of Watertown died on January 26, 2019 at the age of 96.
71 Salibury Road
Construction of East End House Allowed to Go Ahead, District Councilor Critical of Process
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Neighbors of the project at 71 Salisbury Road say the excavation has impacted their properties, and they did not receive notice.
The major excavation for a single-family home on Salisbury Road has drawn the ire of neighbors, and now the District Town Councilor, who questions how the work was allowed by Town officials.
Around Town
Watertown Housing Partnership Invites Input on Annual Housing Action Plan
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The Watertown Housing Partnership will be reviewing its annual action plan, and a public meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.