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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 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.
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.
A sandwich served at Revival Cafe in East Watertown. (Courtesy of Revival Cafe)
One of Watertown’s newest cafes combines creative forces of two people with culinary pedigrees in the Boston area. The cafe, which is tucked in a corner of East Watertown, melds the vision and taste of the two owners.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable:
Calling all Watertown nonprofits and organizations! We are excited to announce our Summer PSA Day on Tuesday, August 13th from 2-5 p.m.! Join us in our studio to film a one minute PSA that we will film and edit for you.
Melkon Hovhannisyan’s “The Walk” is one of the pieces in the exhibit at the Armenian Museum of America through Aug. 18.
The Armenian Museum of America provided the following information:
Our latest contemporary exhibition has received excellent coverage from Art New England, Watertown Cable News, Armenian Mirror-Spectator, and beyond. The latest is by Artscope critic Erica DeMatos.
Watertown Police arrested a Newton man suspected of being behind a series of break-ins in town over the weekend.
Residents of an Irish boarding house in Watertown, 1880s. Courtesy of the Watertown Free Public Library and the Digital Commonwealth.
Watertown’s Ciara Leonard recently had a project about the history of immigrants coming to Watertown published by Boston College’s Global Boston initiative.
The following announcement came from the Watertown Farmers Market:
This annual celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in the local food system as well as the value they bring to their communities. Stop by and show your support for our market community! Live music, activities, and more.
Jan Taylor, owner of Get Lively Health & Fitness Studio
Watertown’s Matt Hanna has spent the last several months getting to know people living and working in Watertown, and has produced more than 20 episodes of Little Local Conversations. In the second episode of the podcast, he spoke with Jan Taylor, the owner of a local fitness and health studio.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.