Schools
Watertown Schools to Offer Free PreK Starting in Fall 2024
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(Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
Starting next fall, Watertown will offer free pre-kindergarten classes for 90 4-year-olds in town as part of a new universal PreK program.
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
Online Fund Raising Effort to Help Family of Young Boy Who Passed Away Recently
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A screenshot from GoFundMe.com
Cunniff Elementary School lost a young student recently, and a crowdfunding campaign has been started to help his family.
Around Town
New Banh Mi Restaurant Opens in Watertown, Grand Opening This Week
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Watertown has a new destination for Vietnamese sandwiches known as banh mi.
Government
Watertown Appoints New Director of Health Department
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The following announcement came from the City of Watertown:
Congratulations to Abbey Myers, the City of Watertown’s new permanent Director of Public Health, effective, Monday, February 5, 2024.
Schools
Applications Available for 56th Annual Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship
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Lt. Paul Sullivan was killed in Vietnam in 1968, and a scholarship in his name has been given out for 56 years.
For the 56th year, a scholarship will be awarded in memory of Paul J. Sullivan, a Watertown-native who died serving in the Vietnam.
Entertainment
Lovefool Returns to Mosesian Center for the Arts, Also Features 4 Opening Comedians
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The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
This February, NYC-based queer actor and comic Michael John Ciszewski returns to Boston with his third solo show LOVEFOOL to celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend with two performances at Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts after a smash 2023 tour that filled houses from comedy clubs to Pride festivals across the northeast with big gay joy. The show is co-created and produced with Brian Dudley and directed by Noah Simes.
Around Town
Post Office Warns of Thieves Taking Checks, Credit Cards from Mail
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The following information came from the U.S. Postal Service:
Every day, the U.S. Postal Service safely and efficiently delivers millions of checks, money orders, credit cards, and merchandise. Unfortunately, such items are also attractive to thieves. That’s why Postal Inspectors across the country are at work to protect your mail. But with deliveries to more than 164 million addresses, they cannot do the job alone. Here are some proactive steps that both individuals and businesses can take to protect their mail and parcels from thieves:
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for Taking Pair of Shoes, Check Stolen from Mail Box
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.