Environment
Watertown Group Showing Movie on Plastic Straws, Environmental Fair
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A Watertown citizens group announced it will host the showing of the Movie Straws, by Linda Booker and narrated by Tim Robbins.
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
Building for the Future
Costs for Elementary School Projects Much Higher Than Original Estimates
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The Watertown School Committee learned that the estimates for the elementary school building projects underestimated the costs by $50 million or more.
Arbor Day
Watertown Celebrates Arbor Day Outside Commander’s Mansion
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The sun came out Thursday for the Town’s annual Arbor Day Celebration at the Commander’s Mansion in the Watertown Arsenal.
Around Town
Group From Watertown Joining Mother’s Day Walk for Peace
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The following information was provided by Watertown Walks for Peace:
Watertown once again has a team registered for the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace on Sunday, May 13 (Mothers’ Day).
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Holding Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday
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The Watertown Police Department will hold a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 28.
Real Estate
Plenty of Open Houses to Visit in Watertown This Weekend
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Homebuyers can visit nearly 20 open houses in Watertown this week.
Police/Fire
Watertown Man Faces Federal Charges of Making False Statements to Gain Citizenship
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston sent out the following statement:
A former owner of restaurants in Boston and Chelsea was charged yesterday in federal court in Boston with committing fraud to obtain U.S. citizenship.
Snowboarding
Q&A With Watertown Teen Who’s Among the Best Snowboarders of His Age
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Watertown High School sophomore Tim McCall recently returned from Frisco, Colo., where he competed in the 2018 USASA Snowboard National Championships. While there he showed he was among the best in his age group.