Around Town
Event at Library Focuses on African Americans’ Experience in Mass. in the Past and Today
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The latest event in the Watertown Free Public Library’s Democracy Talks series will focus on The African American Trail Project.
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.
More Headlines
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City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
Government
Watertown Declares Snow Emergency for This Weekend’s Storm
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A snow plow clears snow from a parking lot.
The Town of Watertown has declared a snow emergency beginning Saturday evening. See details below.
Around Town
Get Out Your Skates, Watertown’s Outdoor Ice Rink is Open
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A family enjoys some skating at Watertown’s Outdoor Ice Rink at Casey Park.
Watertown’s outdoor skating rink has opened for the winter and has already been popular with residents young and old.
Arts
Two Watertown Musicians Playing in Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Opera ‘La Boheme’
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The following announcement was provided by the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra:
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO), internationally recognized youth musical organization, will bring to life a full opera once again! Two musicians from Watertown will be part of this year’s performance.
Real Estate
Watertown Has Several Open Houses Over the Weekend
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Take a look at this week’s list of open houses in Watertown.
Cell Antenna
Town Council Looking at Ways to Regulate Cell Network Antennas
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An illustration used in an addendum to AT&T’s application showing the amount of RF fields at different distances around a cell antenna. The White arrow shows the less than 0.5 percent shown
New rules passed by the FCC limit how much control local governments have over cellular antennas going up in their communities, including using health risks to deny applications, but the Watertown Town Council is looking at ways of regulating them.
Snow Storm
Snow Storm Forecast to Hit Watertown Area This Weekend
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A storm with snow, sleet and possibly ice will roll through the area on Saturday evening into Sunday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.
Development
Find Out About New Plans for 130-Foot Building at Arsenal Yards
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Arsenal Yards provided the following information:
Boylston Properties and The Wilder Companies will hold a Community Meeting to review and update the community on the status of Building G located within Arsenal Yards.