Real Estate
Halloween Weekend Filled with Open Houses in Watertown
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See this week’s Watertown open houses.
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
COVID-19 Cases Rising in Watertown, Town Remains in Yellow
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A screenshot of the state’s Community Level COVID-19 Reporting map released on Oct. 29, 2020.
Watertown remained “yellow” in the State’s COVID-19 tracking program this week, but the number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose close to the threshold for the Town to become “red,” or high risk.
Elections
Big Voter Turnout Already in Watertown From Mail-In Ballots, Early Voting
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The ballot drop off box outside Watertown’s Town Hall.
Many Watertown voters have already cast their ballot in the 2020 Presidential Election, with the number of votes already received by the Town Clerk’s office nearly as high as the total cast in the September Preliminary Election.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Can Help Neighbors Celebrate Thanksgiving in 2020
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Mutual Aid, which is sponsored by the Watertown Community Foundation and Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, sent out details about how to provide or request support:
Government
Watertown Winter Overnight Parking Ban Dates Announced
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The following announcement was provided by the Town of Watertown:
Watertown Chief of Police Michael P. Lawn has announced the 2020-2021 Winter Parking Ban dates.
Government
Parking Plan with High-Tech Meters, Pay by Card & Phone Approved
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Watertown’s current parking meters will be replaced with “smart” meters that offer a range of payment options.
Watertown’s parking lots will be getting new meters which allow for paying by credit card and with cell phone apps in the parking plan approved by the Town Council on Tuesday night.
Around Town
Watertown Library Lending Out Laptops, Internet Hotspots
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Laptops and internet hotspots are available to be borrowed from the Watertown Free Public Library.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Library:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a home internet connection has become more important than ever. That’s why the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) is now providing laptops and wifi hot spots for patrons to take home for two weeks at a time. Do you know someone that does not have access to the internet, or could benefit from borrowing a computer? Send them to the Library!
Bluebikes
Bluebikes Offering Free Rides on Election Day
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The Bluebikes station in Coolidge Square in East Watertown.
Bluebikes will offer free rides for people on election day. The bicycle share company expanded into Watertown in August, and four of the seven planned stations have been installed.