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Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe

By Charlie Breitrose | 12 hours ago

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.

Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift

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 DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More

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.

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Schools

Student Leads Effort to Install Fridge at Watertown School to Save Unopened Items for Community Fridge

By Charlie Breitrose | January 7, 2025

Third-grader Naomi Ward stands next to the fridge where food is saved after lunches at Lowell School and donated to the Watertown Community Fridge. She helped raise money to purchased the fridge. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Thanks to the effort of an elementary school student, bags full of food from lunches at one Watertown school will be saved and made available to those who visit the Watertown Community Fridge.

Government

City Council to Discuss Winter Parking Ban at Special Meeting

By Guest Writer | January 7, 2025

Watertown City Hall

The City Council will discuss whether to continue the Winter Parking Ban after receiving a petition signed by more than 800 residents. The public an provide input at the special meeting scheduled later this month.

Schools

School Committee Member Rachel Kay Hosting Office Hour

By Guest Writer | January 7, 2025

Watertown School Committee member Rachel Kay will host an office hour on Jan. 12.

Around Town

LETTER: Library’s Survey Missing a Key Language in Watertown

By Guest Writer | January 7, 2025

Letter to the Editor:

The Watertown Free Public Library’s efforts to gather community input for its 2026–28 Strategic Plan are commendable and reflect a genuine desire to serve the needs of residents. However, as a former resident of Watertown, I was surprised and disappointed to see that Armenian is not among the survey’s available languages (“Watertown Library’s Survey Will Help Plan for the Future,” Jan. 6, Watertown News).

Around Town

Major Watertown Street Closed Tuesday Due to a Water Emergency

By Guest Writer | January 7, 2025

One of Watertown’s major roadways will be closed to do emergency repair work, according to an announcement from the City of Watertown sent out at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Around Town

Watertown Fitness Studio Running Free Mini Classes During Open House

By Guest Writer | January 6, 2025

Watertown’s Fly Together Fitness will host free mini classes during an open studio Jan. 12 from 1-4 p.m.

Business

One Watertown Restaurant Closes, a New One Opens

By Charlie Breitrose | January 6, 2025

Some of the South of the Border dishes being served at Plazita Mexico Tacos.

As 2025 begins, Watertown has seen one restaurant close, while an addition has been made to the eating scene.

Around Town

Watertown Library’s Survey Will Help Plan for the Future

By Guest Writer | January 6, 2025

Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.

The Watertown Library wants to hear from the public as it plans for the future. A survey has been posted on the Library’s website and is also available at the Library in seven languages.