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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.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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.
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.
In an effort to boost interest by students in STEM education — science, technology, engineering and math — the Baker-Polito Administration declared Oct. 22-26, 2018 STEM Week. The Watertown Public Schools organized a range of events for students in elementary, middle and high school, including field trips to local companies, panels of professionals, and design challenges.
The following information came from the Clergy and Laity for Affordable Housing:
Clergy and Laity for Affordable Housing (CLAH) Fundraiser: Gospel Night with a Tribute to Aretha Franklin and a Touch of Motown.
The Watertown Police Department provided the following information:
The Watertown Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs Oct. 27 at 552 Main Street Watertown.
The elementary school results on the 2018 MCAS test pleased the School Committee, particularly the improvement by students over the last year.
A young man from Watertown recently received a special bike from the ATI Foundation as part of the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) annual continuing education conference in Providence.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:
Join the fun! Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown is hosting
its 27th Annual Scarecrow Contest from now until Halloween. Shoppers are invited to vote for their favorite scarecrow entry that will be on display for the duration of the contest!
On Sept. 13, Watertown resident Scott Metcalfe and the group he directs, Blue Heron, made history by winning a prestigious British classical music award.
The following was provided by the producers of Watertown Cable’s Drawing With Fred:
Actor Chad Michael Collins has portrayed a variety of characters in his career. They range from a heroic solider to the Frankenstein monster. He steps into the role of safety advocate on the award winning series Drawing With Fred.