Around Town
Half a Dozen Homes Were Sold This Week in Watertown
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Five single family homes and a three-family home were sold this week in town.
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
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Restaurants in Watertown will not longer be able to automatically include packets of plastic utensils with takeout or deliver orders. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A new ordinance approved by the City Council prohibits restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils with takeout orders, however customers can request these items when they order or pick up their food.
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
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.
Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages
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.
More Headlines
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings
Around Town
Update on Arsenal Street Paving Project, Which Begins Aug. 19
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Please read this updated information about Arsenal Street Paving and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Traffic Advisory regarding Greenough Boulevard:
Entertainment
Movie Time for Small Saves 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.
Around Town
Watertown Advocate for People with Disabilities to Receive Highest Honor in Field of Blindness
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Kim Charlson, executive director of the Perkins School for the Blind’s Library. She will receive the highest honor from the American Foundation for the Blind. (Courtesy of Perkins School)
Longtime director of the Perkins Library and chair of the Watertown Commission on Disability Kim Charlson, has garnered honors and accolades, and later this year she will receive one more when she receives the highest honor in the field of blindness.
Around Town
Gold Kings Hockey Team Hosting Youth Street Hockey Tourney
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The following information was provided by Gold Kings Hockey, Watertown’s semi-pro hockey team:
Please join us Saturday, August 31st at the street hockey rink at Moxley Field in Watertown for a day filled with fun and competitive youth street hockey!
Around Town
A Variety of Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Check out the open houses in town this weekend.
Government
Final Watertown Square Area Plan is Out Now, See More Here
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The City of Watertown released the final version of the Watertown Square Area Plan, which was endorsed by the City Council and Planning Board. Read the full version, which includes all the amendments and additions added during the July 16 public hearing by clicking here, and see some of the highlights in the announcement provided by the City, below.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Arts Market, Kids Concert, Armenian Art, Pajama Brunch with a Movie & More
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The 2024 Watertown Arts Market will take place at Filippello Park on Saturday, Aug. 17.
I hope you are staying home this weekend because there’s some fun action in town to join in on. Let’s start Saturday morning with some sweet parent and young child time at the library with the Rockabye Beats. Then in the afternoon, head to Filippello Park for the annual Arts Market. Last year I bought a funky, fun handmade purse and a watercolor painting. You can also participate in art workshops. This is the last weekend to catch an art exhibit that has made headlines. Saturday night there is an adult, sexy, funny and super fun wild west drag king show at the Mosesian Center. (That was a lot of adjectives!) Then, on Sunday morning you can stay in your pajamas and go see a movie at the Majestic 7 which includes free popcorn and a mimosa! To be sure you get a good nap in on Sunday after all that fun, send your teens to the clothing swap at the library in the afternoon. It’s repeated this week too.