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Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages

By Charlie Breitrose | 8 hours ago

The second annual Watertown Eco Fest will feature activities including electric bike test rides, vendors of sustainable products, activities for kids, and more. The event, hosted by the City of Watertown, will also include representatives from City departments and community organizations focused on sustainability.

Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building

Tutor Intelligence’s Data Factory 1, which has 100 AI robots performing tasks, is part of the company’s new headquarters at Riverworks in Watertown (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

A building along the Charles River in Watertown where textiles were once made has a new tenant involved in manufacturing. Tutor Intelligence creates AI robots that are used by companies from coast to coast.

School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy

By Kendra FoleyChair, Watertown School Committee

The Watertown School Committee has been busy over the last two months tackling budget decisions, discussing policy changes, and reviewing educational data that affects our school community.

Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution

Watertown officials celebrated the new historical marker in honor of General Lafayette. From left, Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli, Council President Mark Sideris, Marilynne Roach of the Historical Society, City Manager George Proakis, Julien Icher of the Lafayette Trail, Joyce Kelly from the Historical Society, and City Councilor Caroline Bays. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

On a drizzly, cool morning, a small crowd of Watertown history buffs came out to celebrate a Frenchman who played an important role in winning the American Revolution. During the ceremony, Watertown’s newest historical marker was unveiled, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a general in the American Army.

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Around Town

OBIT: Rev. Michael Clark, 76, Former Pastor of United Methodist Church in Watertown

By Guest Writer | November 25, 2024

Rev. Michael Clark

Rev. Mike Clark was born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1948, to Paul C. Clark and Kathryn E. Clark. He graduated from Albright College in 1970 with a B.A. and from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1975 with an M.Div.

Entertainment

Second Annual Winterfest at Linx Will Feature 25 Local Vendors

By Guest Writer | November 25, 2024

The public is invited to the second annual Winterfest at Linx on Dec. 6.

Entertainment

See the Merry Mingle Activities List and Map, This Weekend at the Commander’s Mansion

By Guest Writer | November 25, 2024

See what’s in store for this year’s Merry Mingle, formerly the Whoville Jubilee, at Watertown’s historic Commander’s Mansion. See the list of activities provided by the City of Watertown, below.

Weather

UPDATE – Watertown Weather: Changing Conditions Heading into Thanksgiving

By Matthew Moll, Contributor | November 25, 2024

Here’s the updated daily weather forecast for Watertown, MA, from Tuesday November 26 toThursday, November 28 by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting:

Business

Eastern Clothing Offering Holiday Discounts & Support for Other Local Businesses

By Guest Writer | November 24, 2024

Longtime Watertown retailer Eastern Clothing announced a holiday discounts and is offering gift cards to other local businesses during the sale period. Find out more below.

Government

Residents Wanted to Serve on the Community Preservation Committee

By Guest Writer | November 24, 2024

The City of Watertown seeks applications from residents seeking to serve on the Community Preservation Committee. See information below.

Around Town

Half a Dozen Homes Sold in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | November 24, 2024

Two townhouses, a pair of two families, a condo and a four-family home were sold this week.

Schools

Watertown Students Earn Honors at RPI, SNHU and Mass College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

By Guest Writer | November 23, 2024

Students from Watertown received honors from Renselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), and from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS).

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    — Rita Colafella on School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy

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