Real Estate
Three Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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A condo, a townhouse and a Colonial sold this week in Watertown.
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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Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
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Around Town
Ice Skate on New Year’s Day, Help the Watertown Food Pantry
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Join a Watertown New Year’s Day tradition by skating at John A. Ryan Arena and help the Watertown Food Pantry.
Around Town
Small Saves Goes to the Doctor
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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.”
Obituaries
OBIT: Gertrude Broderick, 93, Retired School Administrator
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Gertrude Broderick
A Funeral Mass for Gertrude Catherine (Creedon) Broderick will be celebrated on Monday December 30, 2019 in the Church of Saint Patrick – Watertown at 12:30 p.m.
Biology
Watertown Science Students Get a Look Inside a Real Biotech Lab, Meet Scientists
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Watertown-based Enanta Pharmaceutical’s Michael Tchen shows a group of WHS biology students around the company’s labs.
About two-dozen Watertown AP biology students took part in what is becoming a tradition for Watertown High School when they got a look inside a real biotech lab that is working on cures and vaccinations for diseases, including HIV and hepatitis.
Real Estate
A Handful of Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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Check out this week’s open houses in Watertown.
Around Town
Jobs Available for 2020 U.S. Census Workers
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The 2020 Census is approaching, and there are job opportunities available.
Business
Voting Ends Soon for Which Local Non-Profit Will Win $15,000
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Watertown Savings Bank customers can help their favorite non-profit receive $15,000 in honor of its 150th anniversary, but the deadline to vote is approaching.