Real Estate
Four Watertown Properties Sold This Week
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A condo and two single family homes were sold this week in Watertown.
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
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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.
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
By Kendra FoleyChair, Watertown School Committee
The Watertown School Committee has been busy over the last two months tackling budget decisions, discussing policy changes, and reviewing educational data that affects our school community.
More Headlines
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings
JIM’S VIEW: Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team Plays At Fenway Park For The First Time
Charity
Toyota of Watertown Collecting Toys for Whooley Foundation
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Toys will be collected at Toyota of Watertown for the Whooley Foundation, which benefits kids in Watertown.
The following information was provided by Toyota of Watertown.
Toyota of Watertown has teamed up with the Watertown police department and the Whooley Foundation this year to collect donation for the 2020-2021 Holiday Season.
Cartoon
Small Saves is the Life of the Party in This Week’s Cartoon
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Cartoon by James DeMarco
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. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”
Around Town
Watertown Dental Office Becomes a Father and Son Practice
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The D’Amicos: Andrew, Chris, Dan and Daniel. Dan started D’Amico Dental Care in Watertown in 1993, and his son Chris joined recently. Daniel will do so, too, after graduating from Tufts Dental School.
A Watertown dentist’s office is now a family affair, after the offspring of the founder joined the practice.
Government
OP-ED: State Sen. Brownsberger on Proposed Police Reform in Mass.
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger
(The following piece was provided by State Sen. Will Brownsberger, whose district includes Watertown, Belmont and parts of Boston)
Shortly, the Governor will decide whether to approve a major policing reform package.
Real Estate
Check Out This Week’s Watertown Open Houses
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See the properties hosting open houses this weekend in Watertown.
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Other Town Charters Looked to for Inspiration for Charter Review Committee
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Looking for ways to improve the way Watertown’s municipal government works, the Charter Review Committee looked at other cities and towns for new ideas. They also debated mayor vs. town manager, and ways to communicate with residents.
Around Town
Registration Open for the Recreation Department’s Winter Programs
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Registration is open for the Recreation Department’s Winter Session 1, which runs from Dec. 7, 2020 to Feb. 7, 2021.