Around Town
Watertown Library Offers Service With 1,000s of Online Courses
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As kids and teachers prepare for a new school year, the Watertown Free Public Library reminds residents of ALL ages that they can learn online anytime with Lynda.com.
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
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A rendering of National Development’s plans to renovate part of the Watertown Mall. The green sign is where Joyful Garden will move, and the red sign is a new retailer.
The new owners of the Watertown Mall showed plans to revamp part of the mall, which include creating a new space for a popular restaurant and creating space for a new retailer.
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.
More Headlines
THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
Government
Company Seeking to Store Prefab Homes on Pleasant Street Lot
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The Watertown Planning Board heard a proposal to allow prefabricated homes to be stored on Pleasant Street, across from Russo’s market, for about four months.
Entertainment
Tomatoes Galore at This Week’s Watertown Farmers’ Market With Cooking Demos and Tips
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It’s tomato season at the Watertown Farmers Market, and you can learn some new ways to use these red beauts.
Business
COLUMN: Using Your Talent to Bring Prosperity & Personal Satisfaction
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At my firm, we often say that Financial Planning is about more than money, it’s about what happens in between paychecks. Something similar can be said about HOW you manage your money. It’s not simply a matter of working harder; it’s much more about using your non-financial skills and talents in new ways to bring you prosperity and a greater sense of personal satisfaction.
Donna Martin
New Middle School Principal Thrilled to be in Town, Looking Forward to Working with Students, Staff
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While some may shy away from kids in their preadolescence and early teens, Watertown Middle School’s new principal said she enjoys working with students in those grades, and believes they can be successful as long as they make connections with adults at the school.
Football
Watertown High School Football Team Takes Field for First Scrimmage This Week
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The New England Patriots are not the only team in the area playing preseason games. The Watertown Raiders will hold its first scrimmage of the year on Saturday at Victory Field.
Obituaries
OBIT: Evelyn Sullivan, 85, Worked at Watertown Arsenal, Active in Catholic, Town Groups
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Evelyn M. Sullivan of Watertown died on August 17, 2018 at the age of 85.
Around Town
Watertown Dog Park at Howe Park to be Closed for Renovation
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The dog park at Howe Park will be closed for renovations, the Watertown Recreation Department announced.