Police/Fire
Two People Arrested for Dealing Drugs After Joint Effort by Watertown, Boston Police
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A man and a woman face drug dealing charges after an investigation involving both Boston and Watertown Police detectives.
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
Fire Safety
Watertown Fire Department Spreading Fire Safety to Youth, Seniors With SAFE Grant
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Watertown Firefighters visited every elementary school this year and also installed fire alarms for seniors around town with the help of the fire safety grants.
Government
Council Subcommittee Looking at Successful Examples of Affordable Housing
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The Town Council Committee on Human Services will hold its sixth meeting on the topic of affordable housing on Wednesday, November 7 at 7:15 p.m.
Real Estate
More Than 20 Open Houses to Check Out in Watertown
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November is here, and there are still plenty of open houses around Watertown to visit.
Around Town
Work of Watertown Police, Firefighters Recognized by Post Office with Special Stamp
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The U.S. Postal Service honored Watertown’s police officers and firefighters Thursday with the unveiling of a stamp recognizing first responders.
Letters
LETTER: Town Councilor Shares Questions, Concerns on Mt. Auburn St. Received from Residents
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The following is an open letter from Town Councilor Lisa Feltner to Town officials:
Of the three Mount Auburn Street redesign concepts presented on October 16, 2018 (focus primarily between Patten and Walnut streets), many constituents in District B would like me to reiterate that concept #3 “adds four legal parking spots” to Mount Auburn. Please accept my attempt to summarize many concerns shared with me around this meeting and the concepts presented to date.
Around Town
Watertown Citizens for Black Lives Announces November Meeting
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Watertown Citizens for Black Lives sent out the following information:
Our Mission: Watertown Citizens For Black Lives is a community member organization that campaigns against violence and systemic racism in our local community.
Perkins School for the Blind
Perkins School for the Blind Hosts Harry Potter Weekend
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Perkins School for the Blind got a taste of Hogwarts over the weekend, when children with visual impairments got to participate in Harry Potter Weekend.