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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.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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.
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.
Watertown Middle School
A familiar firm has been selected to design the new Watertown Middle School, but members of the School Building Committee had concerns about getting the firm’s “A Team,” and whether the City can afford to build the kind of school they want for the students of Watertown.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
The Watertown High School Robotics Team was one of the recipients of a grant from the Watertown Community Foundation. (Contributed Photo)
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
During its annual school program grant cycle, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) awarded $37,950 to the Watertown Public Schools to support education programs that enhance learning beyond the classroom. Grants will support programs in every school in the district in multiple disciplines, ultimately serving the district’s more than 2,800 students.
Watertown residents should prepare for an active weather pattern as we close out January and head into the first week of February. A frontal system moving through on Friday could bring a mix of precipitation, though details on how much and what type remain uncertain. After that, a colder but drier stretch is expected for the weekend, with another chance for light snow late Sunday into Monday. Here’s what to expect:
Nicole Gardner, District A Councilor.
All City Councilors must have an annual meeting to meet with the public according to the recent changes to the City Charter. District A City Councilor Nicole Gardner announced the date of her meeting. See info below.
The City of Watertown and Watertown Community Conversations will host a community discussion about accessory dwelling units (ADU), also known as in-law units. The input from the event will help inform how Watertown’s ADU Ordinance is written. See information in the announcement from the City, below.
The following piece was provided by the New York Army National Guard:
Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Watertown Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on Westminster Avenue on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Watertown Fire Department)
Flames were coming out of a house on Westminster Avenue when Watertown Firefighters arrived Tuesday afternoon. The Fire Department extinguished the fire, which went to two alarms.