Entertainment
Three Watertown Artists Featured in Three Local Exhibitions
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Three members of the Watertown Art Association will have their work shown in exhibitions around the area.
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
Government
See How Much Property Tax Bills Will Increase for Watertown Residents Next Year
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The average Watertown residential tax bill will be going up between $160 and $285 next year, depending on the type of property.
Obituaries
OBIT: Patricia Russo, 97, of Watertown, Grandmother & Great Grandmother
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A Funeral Mass for Patricia E. (Brophy) Russo will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in the Church of St. Patrick, Watertown at 9 a.m.
Field Hockey
Watertown Field Hockey’s 9-Year Tourney Win Streak Ends With Loss in State Semifinal
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BRAINTREE — Something happened Tuesday night for the first time since George W. Bush was in the White House — the Watertown High School field hockey team lost in the State Tournament.
Schools
Construction Costs for Watertown’s School Building Projects Up Several Million Dollars
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The latest cost estimates for the renovation/rebuilding of Watertown’s three elementary schools are up several million since the last estimate presented to the School Building Committee.
Business
Oakley Country Club Renovating Clubhouse, Pool With Financing from Local Bank
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Belmont Savings Bank has announced the ground breaking to renovate the clubhouse and pool for Oakley Country Club in Watertown, Massachusetts. Belmont Savings is the sole lender, providing a $10,400,000 loan.
Around Town
CatholicTV Network Announces Initiative in Response to the Church’s Sexual Abuse Crisis
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The following information was provided by CatholicTV Network:
The CatholicTV Network announced today its launch of a 6-month initiative called Together We Rebuild in response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. From now until Easter Sunday, 2019, CatholicTV will focus on penance and prayer for the healing and restoration of the Church. Each month of the campaign will be guided by a theme related to rebuilding and will include corresponding programming and resources such as video series, blogs, magazine articles, and social media initiatives.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Gather to Honor Veterans Day, Bid Farewell to Veterans Agent
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Watertown’s veterans gathered Sunday morning to mark Veterans Day. They also bid farewell to the town’s Veterans Services Officer.