Around Town
A Pair of Watertown Properties Sold for More Than $1 Million
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A condo and a townhouse each had a seven-figure sale price.
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
See How Presidents Day Will Impact City Facilities, Trash Pickup
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Monday is Presidents Day, and it will impact Watertown City Hall, the Library and Senior Center, as well as trash and recycling collection all week.
Around Town
Small Saves is a Pillar of Strength 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
What Watertown is Doing to Fight Hunger, What More Can be Done — See the Panel Discussion
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A live roundtable discussion about how hunger impacts Watertown took place on Feb. 12 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. (Courtesy of Watertown Cable)
Nearly one-in-seven Watertown residents qualify for government food programs, but only about half have signed up for the assistance. Many more people living in town do not qualify for the programs, for one reason or another, despite being in a low-income household. And putting more stress on the situation is the increasing cost of housing in town.
These were just part of the discussion about how hunger impacts the community that took place at a live roundtable this week.
Around Town
Ten Open Houses Around Watertown Over the Weekend
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Several condos, a single family and a three-family house will be holding open houses this weekend.
Around Town
2024 Watertown Memorial Day Parade Registration Now Open
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A girl waves the Stars & Stripes as Watertown Fire Department’s mascot rolls by. (Photo Courtesy of Natalie Nigito Photography)
Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024, and organizations can now register to take part in the annual procession.
Entertainment
Seven Artists Who Celebrate Their Birthday Together Cook Up an Exhibit at a Watertown Art Gallery
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Storefront Art Projects announced its latest art exhibit: Icing on the Cake. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 1-4 p.m.
Sports
Watertown Wrestlers Make History, Hope to Add to Story This Weekend
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Watertown wrestlers Tommy Dicker (front in grey), Brady Gleason (in black), and Tessa Master (back) are preparing for the Div. 3 State Meet this weekend. Gleason and Dicker won their bracket in the Sectional Meet. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Last weekend, not just one, but two Watertown High School wrestlers — senior Tommy Dicker and junior Brady Gleason — won their division at the MIAA Div. 3 Sectional meet. This weekend, these two wrestlers will be joined by their teammate Tessa Master at the Div. 3 States with the goal of becoming the first Raider wrestler to make it to the New England Championships.