Around Town
Several Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Two single families and multiple condos are hosting open houses this week.
Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”
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The gate to the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery was blocked by police tape Friday as law enforcement investigated an incident (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
An incident that drew dozens of police from multiple agencies was “not criminal in nature,” according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.
Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents
The Parker Annex Building, home to the Watertown Food Pantry and soon of the Human Services Department. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Less than a year old, the Watertown Human Services Department has plans to add new programs, such as a van to deliver meals and other services, and boxes with life-saving medicine for people overdosing.
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
After signs of progress toward a Post Office branch returning to Watertown Square, City of Watertown officials recently received some bad news.
Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
A drone will likely be the latest high-tech addition to the Watertown Police Department, but the City Council had questions about where data collected will be stored and who will have access.
More Headlines
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Schools
Perkins School for the Blind Teams with MIT to Host Hackathon: The Super Bowl of Accessibility
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A team working on ideas to adapt technology for those with disabilities at #HackDisability: AI for Accessibility Hackathon hosted by MIT and Perkins School for the Blind. (Courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind)
CAMBRIDGE — On any given Friday night at MIT there’s bound to be a few stragglers hanging around the Strata Center, the architecturally world-famous building in Cambridge that houses the MIT Computer and Artificial Intelligence Lab.
On Friday Feb. 23, there were more than a few folks about, and not just from MIT: people from Perkins School for the Blind, Amazon, the Museum of Science, Cisco, and even a representative from the White House gathered for Perkins’ “#HackDisability: AI for Accessibility Hackathon,” the Watertown-based school’s second-ever hackathon and the first focused specially on harnessing artificial intelligence for a group that is often left behind by technology.
Schools
Watertown Students Earn Honors at BC High, Thayer
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Students from Watertown made the honor roll at a pair of private schools: BC High and Thayer Academy.
Around Town
Watertown MusicFest: More Than 50 Acts on 3 Stages
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The following announcement was provided by Friends of Watertown Music:
Friends of Watertown Music invites you to attend our 11th Annual MusicFest, on Friday, March 15. Doors open at 5:15 and musical performances run from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Watertown Middle School.
Around Town
Watertown Library Hosting Legislative Breakfast
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The Watertown Free Public Library announced it will host local elected officials during an upcoming Legislative Breakfast.
Around Town
Shop & Take Free Classes at Watertown’s Studio’s Spring Fling
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Fly Together Watertown announced it will be hosting Spring Fling on Saturday, March 23 at its studio located at 100 Parker St. in Watertown.
Sports
Watertown Girls Battles Tough Newburyport in Basketball Tourney
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Watertown senior Lily Lambo scored 14 for the Raiders against Newburyport in the State Tournament. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
WALTHAM — The State Tournament run for the Watertown girls basketball team ended Tuesday night after running into a team that had already beaten a higher seed in the MIAA Div. 3 Tournament.
Entertainment
Watertown Porchfest is Coming, Performers and Hosts Wanted
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Watertown will hold the first Porchfest on Saturday, May 18, and organizers seek both porches to host performances and bands to perform.