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Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order

By Charlie Breitrose | 6 hours ago

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.

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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

Entertainment

Meet Santa Claus in Virtual Event Hosted by Gore Place

By Guest Writer | December 3, 2020

Santa Claus will be streaming live from Gore Place this year.

Gore Place sent out the following information:

We’re bringing our popular annual Santa Tea experience online this year. Santa will be broadcasting live from the Carriage House right to your home! During this live online event, families will play games, sing songs and hear a story or two from Santa. Sign-up early and get some great recipes for sugar cookies and spiced cocoa.

Schools

Watertown Schools to Conduct Outside Review of Bullying & Discipline Policies After Racially-Motivated Incident

By Charlie Breitrose | December 2, 2020

The Watertown Public Schools hired outside experts to review the district’s bullying and disciplinary policies following a student’s report of racially-motivated bullying.

Entertainment

Watertown Library Co-Hosting James Patterson, Jeff Benedict at Virtual Author Talks

By Guest Writer | December 2, 2020

Bestselling author James Patterson will speak with Hank Phillippi Ryan about his two upcoming books on Dec. 15 and on Dec. 17 Jeff Benedict will discuss his book about the New England Patriots’ Dynasty.

The Watertown Library sent out the following announcement:

The holiday season always brings an abundance of new and highly anticipated books by prominent authors. This year, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) is partnering with local booksellers and neighbor libraries to bring a few of those bestselling authors to Watertown – virtually, of course!

Around Town

Watertown Hosting Live Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony

By Guest Writer | December 2, 2020

Members of Watertown’s veterans organizations talk before the Pearl Harbor Commemoration in 2017 at the Watertown Dock in Watertown Square.

The Town of Watertown will remember those lost at Pearl Harbor with an in-person event on Monday, Dec. 7.

Schools

Design of New High School Changed to Reduce Impact on Neighbors, Drop-off Areas & Parking Discussed

By Charlie Breitrose | December 1, 2020

A conceptual design of the preferred option for the New Watertown High School, looking down Common Street toward Mt. Auburn Street.

Architects working on the new Watertown High School tweaked the designs to make them less obtrusive to neighbors, and showed potential pickup and drop off areas around the two buildings on either side of Common Street.

Around Town

LETTER: Are More Artificial Turf Fields a Win for Watertown and the Planet?

By Charlie Breitrose | December 1, 2020

The following letter is in response to the Town Council’s recent approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Watertown and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School to share share fields — the new artificial turf fields planned by the school on Grove Street and the fields at Filippello Park.

Charity

Watertown Mall Teams with Police for Annual Gift Drive

By Guest Writer | December 1, 2020

The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:

This year the Watertown Mall has teamed up with the Watertown Police Department to collect gift donations for the Whooley Foundation’s Annual Gift Drive. The Whooley Foundation’s mission is: To ensure that no child or family in our community goes without some joy during the holiday season.

Charity

Some Watertown Groups to Help on #GivingTuesday

By Charlie Breitrose | December 1, 2020

Dec. 1 is Giving Tuesday and Watertown has a number of organizations that are seeking donations. See information about the groups and how to give below.