Around Town
DCR Seeks Input on Plans to Improve Playground Along Charles River
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The DCR will host a meeting about plans to improve the Farren Playground and hard courts off Charles River Road, east of Watertown Square. See information below.
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
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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.
More Headlines
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
Around Town
16 Watertown Home Sales This Week, Including a Single Family for More Than $2 Million
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Three condos, two single-family homes, and a pair of townhouses sold this week.
Around Town
New Podcast, “Eye on Watertown,” Seeks to Create a Place for Informal Public Engagement
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Former Town Council President Clyde Younger has teamed up with residents Chris Chapron and Ann Healey to host a new podcast called “Eye On Watertown,” which is available on the Watertown Cable website.
Entertainment
Small Saves is Iron Man in This Week’s Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Police/Fire
Blaze at Oakley Country Club Extinguished by Firefighters from Watertown and Belmont
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Firefighters from Watertown and Belmont put out a fire at Oakley Country Club on Friday morning. (Courtesy of Watertown Fire Department)
Watertown and Belmont Firefighters doused a fire at the Oakley Country Club which could have been worse if the building did not have fire sprinklers.
Business
One Restaurant Reopening, Another Shutting Its Doors
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A Watertown eatery has reopened after months of repairs, while another nearby restaurant run by Watertown residents will be closing.
Entertainment
Watertown Church Hosting Christmas Fun for the Whole Family
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Grace Chapel in Watertown will host Jingle Jam on Dec. 21. Find out more below.
Around Town
Many Open Houses in Watertown During the First Weekend of December
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Check out this weekend’s open houses in Watertown.