Arrests
Police Log: Woman Rear Ends Police Car, Man Busted with for Dealing Marijuana
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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
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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.
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WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
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Real Estate
A Watertown Colonial Sells for Close to $700,000, One of Four Home Sales
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A single-family home sold this week in Watertown.
Sports
Watertown Football Team Runs into Tough Wilmington Team
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The Watertown High School football team’s struggles continued on its trip to Wilmington Friday night, where the Raiders fell 33-7.
Police/Fire
See How to Watch Ceremony for Fallen Watertown Firefighter at National Memorial
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Fallen Watertown Firefighter Joseph Toscano will be honored at the national memorial for firefighters on Sunday, and you can watch a live feed.
Schools
Watertown Schools Piloting New System for School Visitors, Student Pickups
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The Watertown Public Schools are going high tech to keep track of visitors, and to make sure student are being picked up by those who are allowed to do so.
Charity
5K Run, Walk Being Held in Memory of Watertown Resident Heather Zarkadas
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The second annual Heather Zarkadas Memorial 5K run and walk will be held on Oct. 13, 2018, and there is still time to register.
Police/Fire
Watertown Fire Department Teaming With Domino’s for Fire Safety Week & Hosting Open House
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The week of Oct. 7 to 13 is National Fire Prevention Week, and the Watertown Fire Department has a couple of events plan, including a partnership with Dominos and and open house at the Fire Headquarters.
Real Estate
A Whole Lot of Open Houses This Weekend Around Watertown
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Home buyers have more than a dozen open houses in Watertown to visit this weekend.