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Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building

By Charlie Breitrose | 13 hours ago

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.

Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution

Watertown officials celebrated the new historical marker in honor of General Lafayette. From left, Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli, Council President Mark Sideris, Marilynne Roach of the Historical Society, City Manager George Proakis, Julien Icher of the Lafayette Trail, Joyce Kelly from the Historical Society, and City Councilor Caroline Bays. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

On a drizzly, cool morning, a small crowd of Watertown history buffs came out to celebrate a Frenchman who played an important role in winning the American Revolution. During the ceremony, Watertown’s newest historical marker was unveiled, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a general in the American Army.

Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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Town Manager Orders Construction Halted in Watertown, Town Starts COVID-19 Info Line

By Guest Writer | March 23, 2020

Watertown residents can call a local info line to ask questions about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and also announced an end to construction in town beginning Wednesday.

Around Town

State Sen. Brownsberger Polling People About State’s Response to Coronavirus

By Charlie Breitrose | March 23, 2020

State Sen. Will Brownsberger

State Sen. Will Brownsberger is taking an anonymous poll of constituents about Massachusetts’ response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), so far. (See the results here: https://www.watertownmanews.com/2020/03/24/see-the-results-of-sen-brownsbergers-poll-on-the-states-coronavirus-response/)

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State Hosting Virtual Town Halls on Unemployment Assistance

By Charlie Breitrose | March 23, 2020

The Mass. Department of Unemployment Assistance will host a series of town hall meetings which people can join by phone or online.

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Gov. Baker Closing Non-Essential Businesses, Issues Stay-at-Home Advisory

By Charlie Breitrose | March 23, 2020

NEW: Gov. Charlie Baker orders all non-essential businesses in Massachusetts to close Tuesday at noon https://t.co/7FtmrZJiUi #Breaking— WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) March 23, 2020

Gov. Charlie Baker announced an order closing non-essential businesses for two weeks, and put out a stay-at-home advisory to state residents, due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Watertown Schools Art Exhibit Postponed Due to COVID-19

By Guest Writer | March 23, 2020

The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:

We are very sad to say that in a response to COVID-19 public health concerns, the annual Watertown Public Schools’ Student Art Exhibit, originally scheduled for March 24 through April 9, has been cancelled for this year.

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Watertown Markets Offering Alternatives to In-Store Shopping During Coronavirus Outbreak

By Charlie Breitrose | March 22, 2020

People who cannot go to a store, or do not want to in a social distancing effort during the Coronavirus outbreak, have some alternatives at two Watertown markets.

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Police Log: Trio of Shoplifter Hit Mall Store, No Arrests

By Charlie Breitrose | March 22, 2020

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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See the Home That Sold in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | March 22, 2020

One property in Watertown was sold this week. Here are the details.

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