Entertainment
Check Out This Week’s Small Saves 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.
Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages
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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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Fire Hits East End Home, Residents Evacuated by Alert Witnesses
Around Town
Plans for Victory Field Track Renovation Presented, Some Call for Artificial Turf Field
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The Victory Field Phase II project includes renovation of the track, courts, and the driveway in the complex.
Six years after a committee issued recommendations for the renovation of the track and courts at Victory Field, the project will be moving forward. However, some at the meeting on Wednesday where the plans were presented called for making the field inside the oval artificial turf to allow for more use by high school and youth sports teams.
Government
Planning Board Sends Recommends Zoning Amendments to City Council; Hearing Continues Nov. 14
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The zoning map recommended by the Planning Board on October 30, 2024.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Zoning Hearing is set to continue on November 14, 2024, at 6 PM with the City Council in the City Council Chamber at 149 Main Street. You can access the agenda, and you can join this hybrid meeting online by using this zoom link.
Around Town
Organizers of Watertown Dragon Boat Team Seeking Participants for 2025
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Join the Watertown Dragon Boat Team – rowers, volunteers, sponsors are wanted. See more information provided by the Watertown Dragon Boat Team, below.
Around Town
More Than Two Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Home seekers have tons and tons of open houses in Watertown to visit over Veterans Day Weekend.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Craft Night, Irish Music, Spanish Dancing, Drawing Workshop & More
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This weekend starts off with a craft night at the library maker space on Friday for the LGBTQ community. Then Saturday there’s an Irish band playing at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians that could well get you singing and dancing the night away. If you’d prefer a Latin beat, Olespana can serve up a variety of Spanish food, to be followed by dancing in the later hours. Sunday is the time for quieter activities. There’s a drawing workshop at Mt. Auburn for all levels of artistic ability, or you might be interested in the Armenian American history in World War II, a film that’s showing Sunday afternoon at the library. Watertown can entertain you well this weekend.
Around Town
Food Assistance Benefits Will be Cut in December, Groups Calling for State to Restore Funds
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Recipients of food assistance in Massachusetts will see their benefits that can be used to buy fresh produce cut beginning in December, but there are efforts to ask the Governor and Legislature to restore the funding the in the State Budget.
Around Town
Mt. Auburn Street Paving Work This Weekend Will Include Lane Closures & Parking Restrictions
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The City of Watertown provided an update on the Mt. Auburn Street road project, including impacts from the weekend paving work.