Real Estate
More Than 2 Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Homebuyers have a wealth of choices of open houses this week around town. See the list of properties hosting tours below.
THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More
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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.
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
The students taking Advanced Placement classes at Watertown High School have become more diverse, and more students come from low-income backgrounds. The total number of students in AP classes increased, too.
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
The School Committee approved a Personal Electronic Device (PED) Policy that prevents students from using or having access to a device — such as a cell phone or tablet — during the entire school day, including during lunchtime and breaks.
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
Drawings of plans for renovating the Lt. Paul Sullivan Playground. (Source: City of Watertown)
A playground named in honor of a Watertown man who died in Vietnam will be getting an update, with new play structures and paving.
More Headlines
Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album
City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
Around Town
City Manager Talks About Life Science Sector, Federal Funding, Future of Watertown Square & More in His City Update
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Watertown City Manager George Proakis covered a variety of topics in his City Update on Tuesday. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown’s economic prospects remain promising, despite a downturn in life sciences and uncertainty in future funds from Washington, City Manager George Proakis said during his City Update at an event hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition on Tuesday.
Entertainment
Watertown Church Hosting Easter Egg Hunt
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Grace Chapel invites kids of all ages to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at its Watertown campus. See more information in the announcement from the church below.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Sci-Fi Movie, Children’s Theater, Interactive Art Workshop, Pint-Sized Yoga & More
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If I were you, I would start this weekend at the movies. Mickey 17 is playing at the Majestic 7, and it’s worth a trip. It’s a unique sci-fi story with a captivating plot. If you have children in tow, however, the Watertown Children’s Theatre musical, Finding Nemo, would be a fun alternative for a weekend theater show. On Saturday afternoon, the muralist and painter, Bren Bataclan, is teaching a hands-on art workshop at the library. Art is a great escape from the world’s troubles. Parents and children can be creative at interactive art workshops hosted by Gore Place (which is both in Watertown and Waltham) on Saturday. Another very fun alternative for Saturday afternoon is a mini-golf fundraiser for cancer research at the Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church. On Sunday morning, after a leisurely breakfast, if you happen to have a child from 4-6, head over to pint-sized yoga at the library. No 4-6 year old? Then relax and enjoy your day off or catch the movie that you missed on Friday night.
Obituaries
OBIT: Edward LaRoche, 68, Raised in Watertown, Proud “Grampy”
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Edward LaRoche
Edward T. LaRoche, age 68, of Wakefield passed away at his residence on March 9, 2025. He was the son of the late Edward and Josephine (Boschetto) LaRoche.
Around Town
Residents Wanted to Serve on Board of Assessors, Council on Aging & Solid Waste and Recycling Committee
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The City of Watertown seeks applicants interested in serving on the Board of Assessors, Council on Aging, and Solid Waste & Recycling Committee. See details in the following announcement provided by the City.
Around Town
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Names Youth of the Year, Awards Scholarship in Memory of Former Winner
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Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s 2025 Youth of the Year Jenna Houjazy and the judges: Jaqueline Sullivan, Stephanie Venizelos, and Carey Conkey-Finn. (Contributed Photo)
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club recently celebrated the achievements of several club members and awarded the 2025 Youth of the Year. Also, for the first time the club presented a scholarship award for the club’s aquatics program named for a former Youth of the Year winner who passed away last year. See more details in the announcement from the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.
Around Town
Group Holding “Tesla Takedown” Protest in Watertown
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The Tesla Takedown in Watertown on March 1. (Copyright 2025 Joshua Touster)
The Tesla Takedown group will be holding a protest in Watertown on March 15. See the announcement provided by William Beckett.