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.
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
Elections
Massachusetts’ State Primary is on Tuesday, See Who is on the Ballot
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The 2018 Massachusetts State Primary will be held on Sept. 4, the day after Labor Day.
Government
DPW Announces Temporary Walking Routes to WHS During Common Street Project
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The Watertown Department of Public Works provided this update on the Common Street road project:
Real Estate
Several Open Houses Around Watertown on Labor Day Weekend
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Check out these open houses around town on Labor Day weekend.
Elections
LETTER: Governor’s Council Candidate Defends Mailers, Shares Endorsements
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Editor:
I write to respond to a letter claiming one of my mailers was false. First, I have an unblemished record for professional integrity as a lawyer with over 25 years experience and have earned the highest grade for ethics from my peers.
Letters
LETTER: Resident Urges Rejecting Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
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Editor:
Brett Kavanaugh is a sure-fire vote to gut Roe, criminalize abortion, and punish women. Kavanaugh’s record has shown time and again that he does not respect the rights of women to determine what is best for themselves and their families.
Development
Arsenal Yards Developers Proposing Limiting Area Where Increased Height Would be Allowed
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The developers of Arsenal Yards have submitted an alternative amendment for increased height for the planned residential tower on the former Arsenal Mall property.
Sports
Watertown Summer Basketball League Champion Crowned After Winning Game 3
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The Watertown Summer Basketball League finals came down to a winner-take-all game, and New Day came away with the championship trophy.