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Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order

By Charlie Breitrose | 14 hours ago

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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Obituaries

OBIT: Nancy (Blair) Dota, 81, Watertown High Class of 1956

By Guest Writer | January 4, 2020

Nancy Dota

Nancy R. (Blair) Dota, a longtime resident of Westford, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Apple Valley Nursing Center in Ayer. She was the beloved wife of Frank N. Dota with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.

Cartoon

Small Saves Has the Shutout Blues

By Guest Writer | January 4, 2020

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.”

Government

Challenges for Town Council Term: School Projects, Charter Review, Development

By Charlie Breitrose | January 3, 2020

Local Girl Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance during the 2019 Watertown Inauguration at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Thursday night.

The newly inaugurated Town Council has several challenges coming down the road over the next two years, including school building projects, the Town Charter review and the development in town that just keeps going.

Around Town

Dance Classes for Kids & Adult Available Through Watertown Recreation

By Guest Writer | January 3, 2020

Watertown Recreation will team with a local dance studio to present dance classes for children and adults.

Real Estate

Several Open Houses to Visit in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | January 3, 2020

Check out the properties having open houses in Watertown this week.

Elections

Town Officials Must Decide How to Fill Open Library Trustee Seat

By Charlie Breitrose | January 2, 2020

Thursday night, the winners of the 2019 Watertown Election will be sworn in, but there will be one fewer elected official taking the oath following the resignation of one of the Library Trustee winners.

Around Town

Christmas Tree Disposal & Styrofoam Recycling Event

By Charlie Breitrose | January 2, 2020

With the holidays over, it’s time to take down the tree and get rid of the styrofoam packaging. The Watertown Department of Public Works can help you with both of these tasks.

Around Town

Community Preservation Committee Invites Public to Interactive Forum

By Charlie Breitrose | January 2, 2020

The Community Preservation Committee invites the public to find out more about the Community Preservation Act during an interactive public forum.

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    — Charlie Breitrose on Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order

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