Around Town
Watertown Resident to Speak at Boston Women’s Conference
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Watertown’s Ellora Sen-Gupta, a photographer, voiceover artist, biomedical engineer, will speak at the AMW Boston Women’s Conference on Jan. 5, 2019.
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
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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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Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
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Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album
All-Stars
See the Raiders Who Made the Middlesex All-Stars This Fall
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Watertown had a baker’s dozen of athletes in four sports make the Middlesex League All-Stars in the Fall season.
Around Town
See What is Opened and Closed on Christmas Day, Including Stores, Restaurants
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Most government offices, retail stores and restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day. A few will remain open, at least part of the day.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Stolen Rental Car Involved in Shooting, Resident’s Identity Stolen & Used to Buy Phone
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
A Watertown Two-Family Home Sold This Week
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See the Watertown property that was sold this week.
Letters
LETTER: Resident Reflects on Trip to Germany, Christmas Markets and the EU
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To the Editor:
I had a lovely time visiting Christmas markets – Weihnachtsmarkt – in Germany with my best friend from first grade. In 1972 she settled in Munich with her German husband. For most of the years since then we have stayed in touch, and get together when she travels Stateside to visit family. This was my second time to Germany; the first in 1970. Here are a few takeaways from my latest adventure:
Charity
Watertown Police, Firefighters Come Together to Distribute Toys to Families in Need
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A table full of toys at the Watertown Police Station, just a fraction of the gifts that were distributed by Watertown Police officers and Firefighters to families in need in town on Thursday. The toy drive was organized by the Sonny Whooley Foundation.
Thursday morning, the Community Room at the Watertown Police Station turned into Santa’s Workshop, with toys for children of all ages piled up around the room. These gifts were delivered to families around Watertown, and beyond, who otherwise may not have a very Merry Christmas.
Around Town
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services In and Around Watertown
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Churches in Watertown and beyond will hold services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of Christ. See the times below.