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Members of Congress Get a Look Inside Watertown’s School Lunch Program, School Farming Class

By Charlie Breitrose | 9 hours ago

Congresswoman Katherine Clark and Congressman Jim McGovern have lunch with Hosmer School second-graders Maya and Daphne. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

A pair of enthusiastic Hosmer Elementary School ambassadors showed two members of Congress around their school Wednesday, ending with a meal cooked up by the school cafeteria staff that featured produce grown in Watertown High School’s hydroponic farm.

JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings, Sasquatch Split First Two Playoff Games, Deciding Game 3 Will be Played in Watertown

The Boston Gold Kings will face the Salem Sasquatch in a winner-take-all Game 3 of of the PPSHL semifinal series on March 28. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)

It’s playoff-time in the Power Play Senior Hockey League (PPSHL), and while the league is still young, it’s never too soon for rivalries to form. Last season the number one seed at regular season’s end was the Salem Sasquatch. And when the semi-final results were in, and Salem and the Boston Gold Kings had earned a trip to the Finals, Salem was the favorite. But the Gold Kings won Game 1 on the road and blitzed the Sasquatch in Game 2 on home ice to win the title.

Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements

Kristopher Surette of Tighe & Bond shows the plans for the Mt. Auburn Street Project to members of the Coolidge Square business community. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Businesses in Coolidge Square will face some disruptions from the construction taking place over the spring, summer, and fall of 2026. Sidewalks will be ripped up and replaced as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project.

New Watertown High School Nearly Done, Remains on Budget

The new Watertown High School is approaching completion, with teachers expected to move in after school ends in June. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Wednesday afternoon, School Committee members, City Councilors and others got to see the new classrooms, theater, gym, and media center that will be enjoyed by Watertown High School students starting in September.

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Around Town

Watertown Veterans Office, Arts Center Team Up to Honor Vets

By Charlie Breitrose | November 12, 2022

Charlie BreitroseRoberta Miller adds a name to a dog tag on the wall of honor at the Mosesian Center for the Everyone Knows a Veteran Project.

White signs in the shape of dog tags line the walls of a room at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, each one with the name of a veteran written on it by a family member or friend. They are part of the “Everyone Knows a Veteran” project, a collaboration between the Watertown Veterans Services Office and the Arts Center.

Around Town

Hibernians Hosting Turkey Shoot to Raise Money to Help Families in Need

By Charlie Breitrose | November 12, 2022

The Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a fund raiser to help Watertown families in need on Nov. 18.

Entertainment

New Set of Clothes for Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon

By Guest Writer | November 12, 2022

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.

Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Beats Triton to Grab Spot in Final Four

By Charlie Breitrose | November 11, 2022

Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown High School field hockey team displays the Final Four banner after beating Triton in the Round of 8 on Friday.

Watertown’s field hockey team claimed another trophy on Friday, but not the one they hope to ultimately bring home at the end of the season.

Police/Fire

City Planning to Appeal Decision in Sexual Discrimination Case Involving the Police Department

By Charlie Breitrose | November 11, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown Police Station

The City of Watertown will be appealing the verdict and award of a Middlesex Superior Court jury that ruled in favor of a former Watertown Police detective who sued for sexual discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.

Police/Fire

Watertown Man Arrested for Fraud Related to African Sports Ventures

By Guest Writer | November 11, 2022

The following announcement came from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston:

A Watertown man was arrested today for allegedly defrauding investors who believed they were financing lucrative short-term sports ventures in Africa.

Around Town

Nearly 20 Open Houses in Watertown on Veterans Day Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | November 11, 2022

Watertown home seekers have many open houses to visit this weekend.

Police/Fire

UPDATED: Former Watertown Police Officer Wins Sexual Discrimination Suit, Awarded More than $4 Million

By Charlie Breitrose | November 10, 2022

(Note: the total payout with interest has been updated.)

A Middlesex Superior Court jury ruled in favor of former Watertown Police Det. Kathleen Donohue in the civil suit for sexual discrimination and retaliation while she was a member of the Watertown Police Department. She was awarded more than $4 million in damages, back pay and future earnings.