Elections
Watertown Firefighters Back Candidate in State Rep. Race
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The Watertown Firefighters union endorsed John Lawn in his re-election bid for the 10th Middlesex State Representative seat.
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
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A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
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.
More Headlines
Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
Entertainment
Small Saves Gets Some Goalie Commiserates About Missing Hockey in This Week’s Comic
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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.”
Illegal Firearm
Two Men Arrested for Possession of Illegal Firearm
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The 9mm pistol that police found in a vehicle during an arrest on Aug. 26. Two men were arrested for possession of a loaded firearm.
Watertown Police arrested two men for having an illegal firearm and other charges after they were stopped with a loaded handgun.
Around Town
West Suburban YMCA Hiring, Fall Programs & Private Lessons
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The following information was provided by the West Suburban YMCA:
What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA
The West Suburban YMCA is Hiring!
Real Estate
This Weekend is Full of Open Houses in Watertown
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Homebuyers have a wide range of choices of properties to visit this week.
Around Town
Notice of Community Outreach Meeting — Sira Naturals
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(PAID LEGAL NOTICE)
Notice is hereby given that Eskar LLC (d/b/a Sira Naturals, Inc.) will hold a virtual Community Outreach Meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2020. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM and will include discussion about the proposed siting of a co-located Medical Marijuana Treatment Centerand Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment at 48 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472 in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 94G and the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s regulations at 935 CMR 500.000 and 935 CMR 501.000 et seq.
Sports
High School Sports to Look Much Different During 2020-21
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The Raiders celebrate a first quarter touchdown against Burlington at Victory Field.
Many details remain up in the air for high school sports this school year, but some things are already clear: there will be no Thanksgiving Day football game and no field hockey state championship for Watertown this year.
Elections
LETTER: Chair of Progressive Watertown Endorses State Rep. Candidate
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I ask you to vote for Democratic State Committee member Steve Owens in the Middlesex 29th District State Representative race. I have known Steve since 2012 and have come to know his wife Pia and their two sons over the years. They are dedicated parents raising their boys to become curious, confident, standup adults and citizens. Even among all of this chaos, they remain steadfast.