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THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More

By Charlie Breitrose | 19 hours ago

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

Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album

City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close

School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program

Around Town

90 Years Ago a Watertown Fire Claimed a Woman’s Life, Sparked a Controversy Involving Babe Ruth

By Charlie Breitrose | January 11, 2019

A 1915 photo of Babe Ruth and his wife Helen, who were married in 1914. Helen died in a fire in Watertown on Jan. 11, 1929.

Ninety years ago today (Jan. 11, 2019), a deadly fire claimed the life of the wife of a Watertown dentist. A short time later, the victim’s true identity surfaced, vaulting her death, and the town, into the national spotlight because she was actually the wife of one of the biggest names in sports — then and now — Babe Ruth.

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Support Group in Watertown for Family & Friends of People Misusing Drugs & Alcohol

By Guest Writer | January 11, 2019

The following information was provided by the local organizers of SMART Recovery:

When a person uses drugs or alcohol to excess, the entire family is affected. Concern, anxiety, worry, and depression are just a few of the emotions that family and loved ones experience. For decades people turned to Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous and its family-focused support group Al-Anon. But AA isn’t for everyone.

Real Estate

More Than a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | January 11, 2019

See all the properties in town hosting open houses this week.

Environment

Town Council Seeks to Have Town Move to 100% Renewable Energy

By Charlie Breitrose | January 10, 2019

Watertown Town Hall

In a move to respond to climate change, the Town Council voted to create a Climate and Energy Master Plan, and get the town to 100 percent renewable energy in the coming decades.

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Teens for Trees Surveys 3K Trees, Educate Public on Importance of Street Trees

By Charlie Breitrose | January 10, 2019

Watertown High School students Dylan Hickey, right, and Joe Lessard examine a tree in East Watertown as part of their internship with Teens for Trees.

Last summer, a dozen Watertown teens walked over 2 million steps, examined more than 3,000 trees, and shared their knowledge of trees with about 300 people.

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Registration Open for Watertown Recreation’s February Break Program

By Charlie Breitrose | January 10, 2019

Registration opened for the Watertown Recreation Department’s February Vacation Program from Feb. 19 to 22.

Around Town

Construction of Two Story Southside Garage Stopped, Neighbors Want to Appeal

By Charlie Breitrose | January 9, 2019

The disputed garage of the 73-75 Morse Street property is two stories high and stretches the length of two rear abutting properties and just five feet from the property line.

Several residents spoke out against the large residential garage being constructed on Morse Street on the Southside of Watertown at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, and Town Council President Mark Sideris told them that construction has been halted on the building.

MBTA

Bus Hits Pedestrian in Watertown Square Wednesday Morning

By Charlie Breitrose | January 9, 2019

An older man was struck by an MBTA bus, just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning, on Mt. Auburn St. at Patten St. near Watertown Square. Reports of non-life threatening injuries.