Police/Fire
Watertown Police Department Welcomes Six New Officers
|
The Watertown Police Department has half a dozen new police officers patrolling the streets after the WPD’s latest recruits were sworn in on Thursday afternoon.
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
|
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
Around Town
Crowd Funding Campaign Raising Money for Watertown Couple Who Lost Infant
|
A crowd funding campaign has been set up to help the Watertown couple who recently lost their infant daughter.
Around Town
Watertown Doctor Honored for Work with Watertown Opioid Task Force
|
Watertown’s Laura Kehoe received an award from the Harvard Medical School for her work to fight the opioid epidemic in town.
Around Town
Watertown Man to be Honored as One of the 25 Most Influential Millennials of Color
|
The following information was provided by Get Konnected!:
Get Konnected! will unveil its list of the 25 Most Influential Millennials of Color in Greater Boston, plus three founder’s choices, during the GK25: Who is Who event on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at WeWork Cambridge (625 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge) from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Among the honorees will include Rick Fredkin, president and founder of Watertown-based education and technology company Eduporium.
Real Estate
Many, Many Open Houses to Visit in Watertown This Week
|
Home seekers have dozens of open houses to check out this weekend in Watertown.
Fatal Collision
Man Charged With Stabbing Tow Truck Driver Held Without Bail
|
Phillip Horner held without bail accused of attempting to stab to death tow truck driver who hit and killed his mother Benita in Watertown. #wbz pic.twitter.com/XsD0nqo9HE
— Beth Germano (@BethWBZ) September 20, 2018
The man who allegedly stabbed a tow truck driver, who hit and killed the man’s mother, was held without bail after his arraignment on a charge of armed assault with intent to murder on Thursday afternoon.
Around Town
Find Out About the State of Watertown’s Street Trees at Trees for Watertown Meeting
|
The following announcement was provided by Trees for Watertown:
Please come join us on Saturday, September 29 at 1:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library for (first) a brief public meeting to vote in Trees For Watertown’s new slate of officers and board members, and then a slide show presentation by the 2018 Teens for Trees participants and Program Director David Meshoulam.
Charity
Watertown Fitness Club Hosting Auction for Children’s Hospital Where Everyone Wins
|
The following information was provided by All-American Classics and Boston Sports Club, Watertown:
Whether it’s a photo of Tom Brady and David Oritz holding championship trophies or a pristine portrait of Elvis Presley standing alongside Johnny Cash, the Boston Sports Club in Watertown is providing its members and general public a guaranteed piece of history.