Entertainment
Watertown Art Gallery Hosting Reception for Latest Show, “Sticks and Stones & Words”
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Storefront Art Projects in Watertown announced the opening of the new show, “Sticks and Stones & Words,” and the opening reception on Sept. 14.
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
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Porchfest returns to Watertown for the third year on May 16. (Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
The third year of Watertown Porchfest is the biggest yet, with in excess of 200 performances at more than 80 locations around the City on Saturday, March 16 from noon to 6 p.m.
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
A rendering of National Development’s plans to renovate part of the Watertown Mall. The green sign is where Joyful Garden will move, and the red sign is a new retailer.
The new owners of the Watertown Mall showed plans to revamp part of the mall, which include creating a new space for a popular restaurant and creating space for a new retailer.
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
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.
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Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
Around Town
Dozens of Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Check out the wide range of open houses in town this week.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Field Hockey, Films, Make Chinese Lanterns & Chinese Wrestling Demo
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This Friday evening, you are either going to be very busy or you have to make some difficult choices. Because it’s early, if you aren’t working late, you can catch the Watertown field hockey game at Victory Field. All Watertownians should know that we are known statewide as having an outstanding field hockey team. Then there are two film choices, Beetlejuice and a pajama party, or the International Indian Film festival of Boston. You could don your sari for the Indian film festival or your dino pjs at the Majestic 7. On Saturday morning, head to the library to make Chinese lanterns for the mid-Autumn festival, which takes place on September 15-17. Further Chinese culture could be enjoyed with free Shuai Jiao martial arts clinics on Saturday or take a day-long seminar at Wu An martial arts.
Around Town
Watertown Gifted BlueBike Station, Also Using Grant to Expand System
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Arsenal YardsThe BlueBike station outside Arsenal Yards.
Watertown will have up to four new BlueBike stations after being gifted one bikeshare docking station and receiving a grant for up to three more.
Around Town
Watertown Business Coalition Hosting After Hours Event at Wicked Bagel
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Wicked Bagel will open its Watertown location on June 1. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown Business Coalition’s next after hours event will be at one of the City’s newest dining spots — Wicked Bagel.
Around Town
Watertown’s Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing to Begin Soon
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The Department of Public Works provided the following announcement:
The Water Department’s Annual Hydrant Fall Flushing Program is September 16 through October 24, 2024 between 7 to 11 p.m.
Government
See When the Rescheduled State of the City Will Take Place
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The City of Watertown announced the new date and location for the rescheduled State of the City Address by City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis.
Business
Persian Restaurant in Watertown Closing After 16 Years
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Shiraz Persian Restaurant has closed. (Photo from the Shiraz Facebook page).
The owners of Shiraz Persian Restaurant in East Watertown announced they will be closing down their restaurant after “16 wonderful years.”