Police/Fire
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Mt. Auburn Street Near Watertown Square
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Watertown Police said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Mt. Auburn Street around 5:40 p.m. on Friday.
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
Around Town
Watertown Cooperative Nursery School Seeking New Home in Town
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For nearly two decades, a nursery school with a different approach from most has operated in the basement of a church in Watertown, but now the school is in search of a new home.
Around Town
Eversource Hosting Open House on Tree Pruning in Watertown
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Representatives from Eversource will host an open house to share details about their vegetation management and pruning in Watertown on Sept. 27, 2018.
Around Town
Watertown Library Hosting Talk on Becoming a U.S. Citizen
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The latest Watertown Free Public Library’s Democracy Talks event focuses on becoming a United States Citizen.
Real Estate
See All the Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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Watertown has a wide array of open houses this week.
Middlesex District Attorney
Middlesex DA, Watertown Police Investigating Death of Infant in Watertown
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Watertown first responders went to a call Thursday afternoon for an unresponsive infant, who was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Business
Council Asks Board of Health to Create Rules, Oversight of Biotech Companies
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Following a wave of input from concerned residents, Watertown officials will look at ways to make sure that biotech labs in town are safe.
Around Town
Oakley Country Club Opens Course for Golf Day for Watertown Residents, Employees
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Oakley Country Club will host a Golf Day, when any Watertown resident or employee can have access to the private course.