Around Town
Registration Open for Fall Recreation Programs in Watertown
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The Recreation Department provided the following announcement:
The Watertown Recreation Department is offering the following program opportunities.
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
Marshall Home Fund Supports Age-Friendly Programs in Watertown This Month
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The Marshall Home Fund provided the following information:
Watertown’s older residents will have numerous opportunities in September
to experience what it means to live in an age-friendly community, that is, a place that helps older adults remain in town, thrive and contribute.
Arrests
Police Log: Man Speeds Off After Hitting Car, Resident Defrauded of Nearly $60K
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
September is Busy at the Watertown Senior Center, See Details Here
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The Watertown Senior Center has plenty going on in September, including a session on gardens, info on Alzheimer’s and dementia and a number of trips.
Government
Sidewalk, Street Construction Around Hosmer School to Continue Through Fall
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The Watertown Department of Public Works provided this update on the construction on the sidewalks and streets around Hosmer School.
Real Estate
Ten Watertown Homes Sold This Week, See How Much They Went For
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A whole bunch of homes sold in Watertown this week.
Department of Public Works
Expect Delays on Main Street Due to Installation of Curbs, Crosswalk Improvements
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Starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, Traffic on Main Street will likely be slowed due to construction of a new sidewalk and improvements to a crosswalk between the Watertown Library and the Post Office.
Obituaries
OBIT: Helen (Hazlehurst) Hunt, Watertown Resident, Loved to Dance
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A Funeral Service for Helen Louise (Hazlehurst) Hunt will be celebrated on Wednesday Sept. 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home.