Around Town
Petitions Seeks Improvements to How Park Dog Area
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A group of Watertown dog owners who use the dog area of Howe Park have started a petition asking for improvements to the facility.
Fees for Liquor Licenses, Others in Watertown Waived for 2021
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Watertown Town Hall
The Licensing Board voted to waive fees for liquor licenses and other fees charged to do business in the Town of Watertown for all of 2021 in an effort to help them endure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police/Fire
Police Seek Suspect in Two Home Break-ins in Watertown
Two Watertown homes were broken into on Saturday afternoon, and Watertown Police seek a suspect who might have been involved in other recent break-ins.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Tries to Steal Tequila, More Than a Dozen Cars Broken Into
The following information was provide by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
Charter Review: Library Trustees Argue to Keep Board Elected, School Committee Discussed
The Watertown Free Public Library.
Two Watertown Library Trustees told the Charter Review Committee the board should remain an elected one, saying that having to run for the position keeps them more in touch with the desires of the community.
More Headlines
Watertown Church Holding Candlelight Vigil for Armenian, Artsakh Soldiers
Police Warn of Door-to-Door Sales Scam in Watertown
Students Traveling Out-of-State for Thanksgiving Must be Tested or Quarantine
Entertainment
Watertown High Drama Presenting Virtual Version of “The Crucible”
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The Watertown High School Dramatic Arts Department has taken the saying, “The show must go on,” to heart, and will be presenting the fall play, The Crucible, in a remote format.
Business
Boston Restaurant Opening Second Location in Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
Boylston Properties and Wilder proudly announced today that they’ve leased 3,000 square feet at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards to local celebrity chef and restaurateur, Jason Santos. Following the success of Buttermilk & Bourbon in Boston’s Back Bay, the nationally-recognized chef will open his second location of the popular restaurant in the new neighborhood in 2021, bringing a taste of Southern hospitality to Watertown.
Letters
LETTER: Residents Support Middle School Student Who Spoke Out Against Racial Harassment
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Editor,
We write this letter in support of the Watertown middle school student who has endured repeated racist attacks by her peers. We do not know this student personally, but as a White family and longtime residents of Watertown, we want her to know that we stand with her in solidarity. This young woman, at just 13-years-old, should be applauded and encouraged for using her voice and fighting for racial justice and deserves nothing less than support from our schools and community.
Around Town
Reopening Plan for Ryan Ice Arena, Winter Recreation Survey
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The Watertown Recreation Department announced the re-opening of the John A. Ryan Ice Arena, and detailed the policies that users must follow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Recreation officials have put up a survey for residents to respond to about programs they would like to see over the winter.
Schools
Forum Planned After Racist Incidents Reported by Watertown Middle School Student
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A Watertown Middle School student reported being harassed online and by phone after putting up posts supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. The incidents were reported by a Boston news station, and the Watertown Public Schools response includes a virtual public forum to address the issue.
Around Town
Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry Hosting Drive-Thru Collection
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Residents can drop off food items during the upcoming “drive-thru” donation days at a local Food Pantry.
Around Town
See the Winners of the Watertown Mall’s Scarecrow Contest
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The Watertown Mall announced the winners of the 2020 Scarecrow Contest.