Charles River Road
Charles River Road Being Closed Temporarily, See When
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation announced Charles River Road will be closed overnight for two evenings.
Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
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A drone will likely be the latest high-tech addition to the Watertown Police Department, but the City Council had questions about where data collected will be stored and who will have access.
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
Porchfest returns to Watertown for the third year on May 16. (Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
The third year of Watertown Porchfest is the biggest yet, with in excess of 200 performances at more than 80 locations around the City on Saturday, May 16 from noon to 6 p.m.
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
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.
More Headlines
Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More
Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
Town Adding Several New Positions in Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
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Next year’s proposed Watertown Town Budget includes funding for a few new positions, including an environmental planner, a forestry supervisor, positions at the Senior Center, and an additional police officer. A new department, shared by the Town and Schools, will be formed, and money has been set aside to start the reconstruction of four Watertown Schools.
Government
OP-ED: State Legislature Looks to Make New Rules for Stun Guns After Court Ruling
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{State Sen. Will Brownsberger wrote this post about the State Legislature’s response to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s recent ruling that lifted the ban on stun guns in Massachusetts}
A recent SJC decision is forcing the legislature to replace the current ban on stun guns. We were prepared when the new decision came down.
Charity
It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for the Watertown Helps Out Day of Service
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There’s still time to sign up to volunteer in this Saturday’s Watertown Helps Out event, hosted by Watertown Community Foundation.
Arbor Day
LETTER: Thank You for a Successful Watertown Arbor Day Celebration
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With only one month to plan, I would like to give some special thanks to those who were able to work with me on such short notice to pull together this year’s Arbor Day event.
Business
La Bodega Brings Tapas, South American Cuisine to Watertown
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The owners of one of the Watertown’s latest culinary additions seeks to combine the food of two far off locations to town, featuring high-quality ingredients in a laid back setting.
Entertainment
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Armenian Republic with Film, Dance in Watertown
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The Boston-area Armenian community will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Republic with a weekend of film, music and dance, including two event in Watertown.
Around Town
Learn to Cook a Tasty, Healthy Meal at Live Well Watertown’s Free Event
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Join Live Well Watertown’s free healthy eating and cooking class where you can learn to make a Southwest Veggie Grain Bowl.