Ballroom in Boston
Dance Classes for Kids, Adults Available Through Watertown Recreation
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Watertown Recreation has teamed with a local dance studio to offer classes in ballroom, line dancing and a kids dance camp with various styles.
Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages
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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.
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.
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Arrests
Police Log: Detectives Recover Stolen Items in Sting, Thief Foiled by iCloud
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Jan. 22, 1:02 p.m.: An officer spotted a driver going the wrong way down Edward Road, which is a one-way road. When they checked the man’s record, police found he was wanted on two warrants issued by the Wilmington Police Department for traffic offenses: unlicensed driving and speeding. The 48-year-old Nashua man was arrested on the warrants.
Real Estate
Eight Homes Sold this Week in Watertown
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Three single-family homes were among the eight Watertown properties sold this week.
Business
New Eatery With Long Beer List Opening Soon in Watertown
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A rendering of City Works, a restaurant with an extensive beer selection, which will open at Arsenal Yards in March.
The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
Chicago-based Bottleneck Management announces the forthcoming opening of City Works Eatery & Pour House at 91 Arsenal Yards Blvd. in the Arsenal Yards development in Watertown. Slated to open to the public on Friday, March 13, this will be the tenth location of City Works in the country.
Around Town
Boys & Girls Club Running a February School Vacation Program
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:
Looking for a fun time for your kids during February Vacation Week? Registration is open for Watertown Boys & Girls Club February School Vacation Program.
Entertainment
Small Saves Heads to the All-Star Game 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.”
Dede Galdston
Universal PreK in Watertown: the Superintendent Would Like to See That
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Watertown Superintendent Dede Galdston spoke at the 2020 Unity Breakfast about her desire to have universal PreK.
Equity has been a big push for the Watertown Public Schools, and Superintendent Dede Galdston said that part of giving students an equal opportunity is to provide universal Pre-kindergarten to the students of Watertown.
Around Town
Developer Defends Watertown After Globe Article Poo Poos Town as Biotech Destination
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An illustration of the biotech tower planned for Arsenal Yards. It appeared as part of an ad taken out by Boylston Properties defending Watertown as a biotech destination after a Boston Globe article that said Kendall Square is the place to be.
The owners of Arsenal Yards leapt to the defense of Watertown after a Boston Globe published an article about biotech bigwigs snubbing the town as a place to set up business.