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Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban Lifted Early
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The Watertown Police Department announced the end of the winter parking ban.
City Council Sends Letter to MWRA Opposing Allowing Sewage Overflow in the Charles River
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Dave MartinA view down the Charles River from the Bridge on North Beacon Street.
The City Council sent a letter to the MWRA opposing allowing sewage overflow from being released into the Charles River and returning to the days when the river was a “dumping ground for sewage.”
Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration
Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights a candle on the ice menorah during the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The flames of the candles on the big outdoor menorah shone through the dark and frigid night during Monday’s Chabad Watertown’s fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards.
Perkins Students Learn Life Skills Working at Local Businesses & Organizations
Perkins School for the Blind student Hugh helps Watertown Savings Bank sort coins as part of a work experience partnership. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Students from Perkins School for the Blind have the opportunity to expand their education by leaving campus and learning on the job by working for businesses and organizations in and around Watertown.
Watertown’s Special Education Program “Needs Assistance” According to State Report
For the first time, the Watertown Public Schools’ Special Education program has failed to earn a grade of “Meets Requirements” from state officials. The School Committee heard a report about the shortfalls and possible solutions at its Dec. 8 meeting.
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Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
Community Preservation Funds Approved for 2 Affordable Housing Projects & Work at the Commander’s Mansion
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Sheepshearing Festival Returns to Gore Place, Tickets Now Available
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Gore PlaceAfter a two-year hiatus, the Sheepshearing Festival returns in-person at Gore Place on April 23.
The following information came from Gore Place:
Forced to move online by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place will return in-person on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Since 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100 craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors, on the beautiful grounds of this historic, 50-acre estate.
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Watertown Student One of Minuteman’s SkillsUSA Medal Winners
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The following information was provided by Minuteman High School:
Seventeen students from Minuteman High School received medals in the SkillsUSA Massachusetts District Technical Competitions this month. More than 370,000 vocational-technical students participate in SkillsUSA competitions nationwide annually.
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Woman Stabbed Multiple Times, Police Determine It Was a Domestic Incident
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A woman suffered multiple stab wounds during an altercation that took place on Monday, March 21 on Cuba Street in Watertown. Watertown Police say the incident has been ruled domestic in nature.
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Police Log: Hit & Run Driver Strikes Pedestrian, UPS Driver Accused of Taking $10K in Packages
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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New Revolving Sushi Bar Opens at Arsenal Yards
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Jakob LaymanSome of the more that 140 offerings at Kura Sushi at Arsenal Yards.
Arsenal Yards proudly announced that Kura Sushi USA, Inc., a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept known for its revolving sushi bars, opened their first New England restaurant at Arsenal Yards, the thriving new neighborhood located along the Charles River in Watertown, Massachusetts. Established in the United States in 2008, the 37th Kura Revolving Sushi Bar location at 101 Bond Square, Watertown, MA 02472 brings the freshest sushi and most authentic Japanese cuisine to the Greater Boston community.
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Registration for Pequossette & Kindergarten Summer Programs Opens Wednesday
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The Watertown Recreation Department provided the following information:
The Watertown Recreation Department Pequossette Summer Program Packet is now available for viewing.
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Magical Run to the Garden Ends Just Short of Title for Watertown Boys Hockey Team
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Charlie BreitroseA Watertown fires a puck at the net during the State Final against Sandwich at the TD Garden.
BOSTON — The Watertown High School boys hockey team made all the right moves on the way to the TD Garden, and the Raiders looked like they might have one last magical moment to clinch the MIAA Div. 4 State Championship. In the second overtime, however, it was Sandwich that found the puck magic, prevailing 3-2.