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Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe

By Charlie Breitrose | May 9, 2026

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.

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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
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
Around Town

One-Woman Play, ‘Unveiled,’ Looks at Experiences of Muslim Women

By Charlie Breitrose | September 6, 2018

The sponsors of the event provided the following information:

On Saturday, September 15, 2018, Unveiled, a play written and acted by Rohina
Malik, will be performed at 2:00 pm at the First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church
Street, Watertown.

Bob Quinn

Watertown’s Next Fire Chief Named by Town Manager

By Charlie Breitrose | September 5, 2018

{UPDATED Sept. 6 at 9:05 a.m.: The location fo the swearing in has been changed, see below}

Watertown’s next fire chief will be a familiar face — Bob Quinn — a 31 year veteran of the department who has served as provisional chief for the past 10 months. 

Entertainment

Watertown Gallery’s Exhibit Features Works of 6 Abstract Artists

By Guest Writer | September 5, 2018

Watertown art gallery ROOM 83 Spring hosts an exhibit featuring the work of several abstract artists beginning Sept. 8, 2018.

Elections

Devaney Wins Race for Governor’s Council & All the Watertown Results from the State Primary

By Charlie Breitrose | September 5, 2018

Watertown’s Marilyn Petitto Devaney prevailed Tuesday in a tough primary election for the District 3 Governor’s Councilor seat.

Obituaries

OBIT: Blanche Kasper, Worked as Teacher, Member of Conservation Commission

By Guest Writer | September 5, 2018

Blanche E. Kasper of Worcester, formerly of Watertown, August 25, 2018.

Around Town

Watertown Dog Park Reopens After Completion of Renovations

By Charlie Breitrose | September 5, 2018

The Watertown Recreation Department announced that renovation work at the Howe Dog Park has been completed, and is now open. 

Biotech

Watertown Biotech Building Sold for More Than $150 Million

By Charlie Breitrose | September 4, 2018

The Linx Watertown building, the former home of a Verizon facility, has been sold for $157.6 million, according to a report on Banker and Tradesman. 

Around Town

Registration Open for Fall Recreation Programs in Watertown

By Guest Writer | September 4, 2018

The Recreation Department provided the following announcement:

The Watertown Recreation Department is offering the following program opportunities.

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