Around Town
Watertown Cable’s ‘Inside Watertown’ Receives Award from Alliance for Community Media
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A local talkshow produced by Watertown Cable Access won an award at the recent Alliance for Community Media Northeast Region Conference.
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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Government
Town Council Subcommittee Seeks Ideas from Residents on Affordable Housing
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The Committee on Human Services will hold its seventh meeting on the topic of Affordable Housing in Watertown on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7:15 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of Town Hall.
Around Town
See Who Got Health Watertown Grants from the Community Foundation
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The Watertown Community Foundation sent the following announcement:
From indoor gym equipment for Watertown Head Start Program to keep pre-schoolers moving all year long to healthy lunches for vacation camps at the Boys and Girls Club leveling the field for all, The Watertown Community Foundation has announced the recipients of this year’s Healthy Watertown grants.
Around Town
Filippello Park’s Grove Street Project Adding Green Area, Dog Park & Hard Courts
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Planning for the renovation of the Grove Street entrance to Filippello Park began six years ago, and discussions for what to do with the section of the former Watertown Landfill date back to 1984, so Recreation Department officials are excited to that construction is nearly complete.
Christmas
Wartertown Mall Hosting a Variety of Holiday Entertainment This Month
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The Watertown Mall provided the following announcement:
The Watertown Mall is proud to present holiday performances by local elementary and high school bands, choral and string groups as well as professional music groups from the Greater Boston area throughout the month of December!
Around Town
Newton-Wellesley Hosts Discussion on Strategies for Comping with Stress for the Holidays
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The following information came from the National Alliance on Mental Illness:
An educational presentation on “Strategies for Coping with Stress for the Holidays” will be presented by Riverside Trauma team member Nanci Ginty Butler in Drucker Auditorium at the Newton Library at 330 Homer Street in Newton 02459, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
Letters
LETTER: New Federal Rules Threaten Watertown Cable’s Funding, Station Seeks Support
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Good Afternoon,
On behalf of WCATV, I am reaching out to you today in regards to a policy proposed by the FCC. This policy will eliminate a major source of funding from Comcast and RCN and could result in Watertown Cable and other community media centers closing their doors in every community across the country.
Government
Watertown First Community in State to Adopt Solar Requirements for Projects
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Watertown became the first community in Massachusetts to require developments to have solar panels on their roofs.