Real Estate
Plenty of Open Houses to Visit in Watertown This Week
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Watertown home seekers have a variety of properties to check out this weekend.
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
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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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MBTA
Discount MBTA Passes Now Available for Watertown Youth
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Buses like this one on the 71 bus will get priority heading toward Harvard Square on Mt. Auburn Street in the new Cambridge-Watertown Bus Priority Pilot program.
State officials announced youth from Watertown can receive discount passes to ride the MBTA buses and trains through the Youth Pass program.
Schools
Kids & Parents Can Join Science, Tech & Art Camp Over February Break
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The following information came from the Watertown Public Schools:
Watertown Public Schools is collaborating with PTO’s and C-STEAM Futures to host a FREE, Innovative, 3 day, Parent-Child February vacation camp for students in grades 3-5.
Schools
Parents Say Watertown Schools Not Doing Enough to Stop Bullying
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The School Committee got an earful at their most recent meeting from some parents about what they see as an inadequate response to bullying that occurs in the Watertown Public Schools.
10th Middlesex
Watertown’s John Lawn Could Face Competition for His Seat in the Mass. House
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Newton City Councilor Alison Leary announced she will run for the 10th Middlesex House seat currently held by Watertown’s John Lawn.
Watertown State Rep. John Lawn may face a challenger for the 10th Middlesex House District seat in the State House from a Newton City Councilor.
Government
Watertown Gets Boost in Road/Transportation Funds from State of Nearly $74K
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A road after being milled and prepared for overlay of new asphalt.
Watertown will get its share of the $20 million added to the state’s road and transportation improvement funding as part of the supplemental budget approved by Governor Baker in December.
Schools
Watertown Parents Invited to Kindergarten, PreK Information Nights
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Parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in Watertown’s kindergarten or PreK program can learn more at upcoming information nights.
Schools
Parents & Students Can Have Their Say About Next WHS Principal
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As Watertown School officials seek to find the next Watertown High School principal, parents and students will have an opportunity to talk about what qualities they would like the person to have.