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City Council President Mark Sideris. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
After receiving questions about and requests to protect immigrants in Watertown in recent weeks, City Council President Mark Sideris emphasized the steps being taken by the City to provide safety and security, but said he does not favor the City Council passing a resolution or executive order regarding immigrants in Watertown.
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.
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.
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.
Manakeesh, a flatbread with za’atar and cheese on top, served at Anoush’ella Cafe in Watertown. (Photo by Maya Shwayder)
Tucked inside the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) in Watertown, the café Anoush’ella — a name that translates to “may it be sweet” in Armenian — has quickly become a beloved weekly fixture, serving more than just food.
The Sponsors of Mass Save® announced the 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders. This distinguished recognition honors 19 entities across Massachusetts for their ongoing efforts to curb energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and guide the Commonwealth to a net-zero future. One Watertown store made the list.
By Matt Lashof-Sullivan
Hey Watertown neighbors.
Another election season is approaching and so it’s time for everyone to decide how they are going to vote this November.
See all the open houses around town this weekend.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
MassDOT’s study area at Newton Corner.
The following announcement came from a newsletter sent out by Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller:
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will begin work in a few weeks on some immediate changes to the complicated convergence in Newton Corner where there are exit and entrance ramps to the Mass Pike that intersect with major streets (Washington Street, Centre Street, Galen Street, Charlesbank Road, Park Street and more).
“Say it Ain’t So Joe” the musical is at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Saturday.
What a great weekend line-up of fun activities we have in town this week! Saturday morning there’s a wellness workshop at the library. Dance is in the title, which always is a draw for me. The musical, “Say It Ain’t So, Joe,” at the Mosesian, could be your Saturday night entertainment. It’s a political satire about Biden and Palin. Maybe it will make us forget the current election. Don’t get dressed Sunday morning, but instead head to the Majestic 7 (maybe in a bathrobe too?) for a PJ party and film, “The Wild Robot.” After the movie, I suppose you should get dressed then, and head out to get some requisite steps in with a walking tour of Charles Brigham buildings in town. What a talented architect we raised in our town, back in the 1800s! Sunday evening, you can dance again at the Sons of Italy Dinner Dance. I wonder, is DJ Sandro Russo related to the history tour guide, David Russo? It reminds me how we all miss ye old Russo’s market.
Throughout the Watertown Square planning process, one concern was raised above all others: the urgent need for more affordable housing.