Police/Fire
Four Watertown Firefighters Promoted, Including New Deputy Chief
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Four Watertown firefighters receive promotions recently, including to the second highest rank on the department — deputy chief.
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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Around Town
February is Full of Activities at the Watertown Senior Center
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February may be the shortest month, but the Watertown Senior Center has a long list of activities for the month.
Around Town
Watertown Library Hosts Showing of Black History Month Film ‘More Than a Month’
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The movie More Than A Month will be shown at the Watertown Free Public Library followed by a discussion, as part of the celebration of Black History Month.
Arrests
Police Log: Woman Charged for Making False 911 Call, 2 Drug Arrests
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
Two Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week, See How Much They Went For
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Two condos in Watertown sold this week, see more here.
Police/Fire
Three Watertown Men Indicted on Drug Charges by Middlesex Grand Jury
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A grand jury indicted three Watertown men on drug-related charges, Middlesex District Attorney Marin Ryan’s office announced.
Around Town
Watertown’s Hairenik Press Releases First Translation of Armenian Classic ‘Letter to Yerevan’
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Translators Tatul Sonentz-Papazian (left) and Rupen Janbazian have produced the first English version of the Armenian long-form poem “Letters to Yerevan.” Janbazian is the former editor of Watertown-based Armenian Weekly.
Watertown’s Hairenik Press recently announced the first-ever publication of the English translation of Andranik Tzarukian’s long-form poem Letter to Yerevan («Թուղթ առ Երեւան» “Tught ar Yerevan”).
Around Town
Watertown Schools, Businesses Collecting for Food Pantries as Need Rises with Government Shutdown
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The Watertown Public Schools PTOs, the Watertown Police and local businesses have teamed up to collect donations for food pantries in town after hearing about the need due to the Federal Government shutdown.