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Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift

By Charlie Breitrose | 4 hours ago

Gov. Maura Healey, right, presented Watertown High School teacher Liz Mundy with flowers and a proclamation on May 7. (Screenshot from the Watertown Public Schools’ Instagram)

Watertown High School teacher Liz Mundy received some special gifts on Thursday as part of Teacher Appreciation Week: flowers and a proclamation delivered personally by Gov. Maura Healey.

Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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

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.

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Schools

Watertown Senior Named Student of the Term at Minuteman

By Guest Writer | December 29, 2018

Darian Casseus of Watertown, center, was named Student of the Term at Minuteman High School. He is pictured with Principal Jack Dillon, left, and Assistant Principal Brian Tildsley.

The following announcement was provided by Minuteman High School:

Minuteman High School has named four outstanding students as Students of the Term for Term 1 of school year 2018-19: freshman Dylan Higgins of Acton, sophomore Angelina Amico of Stow, junior Julia (Jewels) Andersen of Belmont and senior Darian Casseus of Watertown.

Real Estate

One Open House in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | December 29, 2018

This Watertown property is having an open house.

Arsenal Yards

Arsenal Yards Developer Pulls Request for Taller Building

By Charlie Breitrose | December 28, 2018

A rendering of what a 197-foot-tall residential tower could look like at Arsenal Yards. Developers would have needed a zoning change to allow it to be more than 130 feet tall. The requested zoning amendment, however, has been withdrawn.

Boylston Properties, the developer of Arsenal Yards, has withdrawn its request to build a tower taller than is currently allowed by Watertown’s zoning rules.

Transportation

New Year’s Holiday Travel Info, Including When Free MBTA Service Starts on NYE

By Guest Writer | December 28, 2018

The following release came from the MassDOT:

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public to plan ahead for the New Year’s holiday, to drive sober and to take note of holiday schedules for the MBTA, use of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on I-93 between Boston and Quincy, and for visiting Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) customer service center locations.

Police/Fire

Woman Arrested After Attempting to Break Into Two Watertown Homes

By Charlie Breitrose | December 27, 2018

Watertown Police arrested a woman seen breaking into one home and attempting to enter another on Dec. 23.

Fire

Christmas Eve Fire Damages Watertown Home, Started in Chimney

By Charlie Breitrose | December 26, 2018

Watertown Firefighters battled a blaze at a home on Flint Road on Christmas Eve.

Government

Council Subcommittee Wants Funds to Fix Longer Roads, Unsure About Prioritizing Streets Near Schools

By Charlie Breitrose | December 26, 2018

A road after being milled and prepared for overlay of new asphalt.

Last week, the Town Council’s Public Works subcommittee approved a set of roads to be reconstructed in 2019, but the list was limited to smaller, neighborhood streets. During the meetings, Councilors discussed ways to find money to do the longer roads leading from neighborhoods to the main arteries.

Aging

Watertown’s Older Population Faring Better Than State, Tufts Health Plan Foundation Study Finds

By Guest Writer | December 25, 2018

Watertown’s older population fared better, or equal to Massachusetts residents 60 years or older, in most categories in a study funded by the Watertown-based Tufts Health Plan Foundation.