Real Estate
A Small Selection of Open Houses in Watertown Over Thanksgiving Weekend
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There are a couple of open houses to visit in Watertown this weekend.
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
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Mighty Squirrel Brewing opened its new biergarten at Gore Place. (Photo from Mighty Squirrel)
There’s plenty going on in Watertown’s food and drink scene, with a new beer garden, a restaurant headed to a bigger space, and a newish restaurant getting the attention of regional media.
Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
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.
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.
More Headlines
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
Sports
Watertown Football Falls to Belmont in a Frigid Thanksgiving Day Game
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BELMONT — Watertown High School’s football team looked like they would have a good chance of extending its six game winning streak over rival Belmont after scoring three early touchdowns, but the Marauders turned it around at a subfreezing Harris Field to win the Thanksgiving Day game 33-20.
Schools
Two Watertown High School Students Named National Merit Commended Students
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Two Watertown High School seniors received recognition from National Merit Program for being among the top scorers on the PSAT.
Belmont
Thanksgiving Game: Watertown Falls at Belmont
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Watertown and Belmont face off in the 2018 Thanksgiving Day football game in Belmont at 10:15 a.m.
The 2018 Watertown-Belmont football game features the most evenly matched teams in several years.
Police/Fire
Watertown Man Busted for Distributing Crack Cocaine
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A Watertown man faces charges of distributing crack cocaine after being arrested in a bust by Watertown Police detectives working with a drug task force.
Around Town
Winter Parking Ban Starts Soon, Includes Earlier Removal Time for Vehicles at Some Lots
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With Thanksgiving coming up, that also means the winter overnight street parking ban will soon begin in Watertown, but this year drivers will have to move their vehicles earlier from some parking lots.
Entertainment
First Watertown Library Winter Concert Features Violinist
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The Watertown Free Public Library kicks off its Winter Concert Series on Dec. 2 with a performance by violinist Dorisiya Yosifova.
Schools
Town Council Approves Funding for Study & Schematic Design for New High School
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A significant hurdle was cleared on the path to building a new, or renovating the current, Watertown High School when the Town Council approved $1.6 million in funding for the project’s feasibility study and schematic design.