Police/Fire
Police Log: Three OUI Arrests, Man Arrested for Break-Ins
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
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A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
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.
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Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
Around Town
Watertown Fitness Studio Hosting Free Footloose Dance Workout Party
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The following announcement was provided by Get Lively:
Join us for a lively workout set to the soundtrack and moves of 80’s favorite Footloose! Whether you are Holding out for a Hero or feel like you’ve Almost (found) Paradise, you’ll want to join us for this dance inspired – all levels – fun summer workout as everybody cuts footloose!
Around Town
Repaving of Arsenal Street Will Include Lane Closures, Detours
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Street paving will begin on August 12, 2024, along Arsenal Street, from Greenough Blvd to School Street, and on School Street, from Arsenal Street. to 76 School Street. “No Parking” signs will be posted where necessary in the areas designated for road work. Please avoid parking your car in these posted areas.
Around Town
More Than a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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Plenty of choices for Watertown home hunters over the weekend.
Around Town
Boys & Girls Club Court Motion Seeks Eviction of First Path; This Would Shut Down Business, Day Care Rep Says
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Watertown Cable
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club has filed a motion in Federal Court seeking to evict the daycare center that has been located in its building on Whites Avenue for 26 years. Representatives of First Path Day Care Center said this would lead to the business closing and create a a crisis for its families and staff, while Boys & Girls Club representatives said they have plans for the space and have already given an extension after the lease expired.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Forest Bathing, Nepali Music, Clothes & Craft Supply Swaps
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Explore the forest in Mount Auburn Cemetery this weekend.
Here’s a potential weekend plan for locals this weekend: First, go into your craft or art room if you have one, and grab some of the items that you thought you would use, but never have, or maybe you don’t do that craft anymore. Take them to the library on Saturday afternoon for the craft swap. Head home, have a nap, snack, or get your 10,000 steps in. Then in the evening go to the Armenian Cultural and Education Center for an amazing evening of Nepali music. On Sunday afternoon, while your teens (if you have them) are at the clothing swap, go get mellow at the Forest Bathing walk and meditation at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Then you can go home, try out some new art supplies and enjoy the rest of your Sunday. What a great weekend!
Around Town
City Receives MassDOT Grant to Expand Bluebikes in Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Great news – the City of Watertown has won a Shared Streets and Spaces Fiscal Year 2024 Funding Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that will help pay for operations costs for Bluebikes!
Schools
Watertown Student Earns High Honors at Thayer Academy
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Thayer Academy in Braintree – an independent coed day school for grades 5-12 – recently announced its Upper School (grades 9-12) honor rolls for the second semester.