Government
Residents Wanted to Serve on the Community Preservation Committee
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The City of Watertown seeks applications from residents seeking to serve on the Community Preservation Committee. 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
Half a Dozen Homes Sold in Watertown This Week
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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
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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).
Entertainment
Cartoon: Small Saves Has His Own Cheering Section
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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
Police Log: Banner at Armenian Church Vandalized, Business Receives More Than $90K in Fraudulent Orders
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Watertown Cable Invites Non-Profits to Record PSA Messages
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Watertown Cable is inviting non-profits and other organizations to record a commercial as part of PSA Day. See information below.
Around Town
Two Dozen Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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See the properties in Watertown hosting open houses this weekend.
Around Town
Lost Diamond Recovered With the Help of Watertown DPW Employee
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A woman who realized she had lost the diamond off her ring in a recycling bin recovered the stone thanks to the assistance of a Watertown Public Works employee who sifted through the refuse.