Arrests
Police Log: Man Takes Off in Tow Truck, Road Rage Turns Physical
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
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Restaurants in Watertown will not longer be able to automatically include packets of plastic utensils with takeout or deliver orders. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A new ordinance approved by the City Council prohibits restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils with takeout orders, however customers can request these items when they order or pick up their food.
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
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.
More Headlines
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings
Transportation
Town, TMA Seeking Grant to Launch Watertown Shuttle
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For the past few years, Watertown officials have sought to start a shuttle service to serve Pleasant Street, which has no MTBA bus service. The Watertown Transportation Management Association (TMA) has applied for a grant from the State to start a shuttle.
Around Town
Carroll Center Hosts Meet the Author: Understanding Vision Loss
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Author Hannah Fairbair, former Interpersonal Skills and Personal Instructor at the Carroll Center for the Blind, discusses vision loss with four former clients.
The Carroll Center for the Blind provided the following announcement:
The Carroll Center for the Blind, a leader in services for individuals confronted by the challenges of low vision and blindness, today announced it will host author Hannah Fairbairn for a free public reading from her new book regarding dealing with the challenges of vision loss.
Federal Court
Watertown Man, Restaurant Owner Sentenced by Federal Judge
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The following announcement was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts:
A former owner of restaurants in Boston and Chelsea was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 7 in federal court in Boston for tax fraud convictions.
Real Estate
Three Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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Two single-family homes and a two family home were sold this week in Watertown.
Real Estate
Lots of Open Houses Around Watertown on Veterans Day Weekend
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Homebuyers have plenty of properties to visit this weekend around town.
Elections
See How Candidates Did in Each of Watertown’s Precincts
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A map of Watertown’s Districts: Peach is A, Red is B, Lime Green is C, Green is D.
The winning candidates in Watertown’s race for Town Councilor At-Large topped the voting in each precinct, but they split who won each of the town’s 12 precincts. See that and where other candidates fared best in the 2019 Town Election.
Field Hockey
WHS Sports: Boys Soccer Triumphs in 2OTs, Field Hockey Falls
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Watertown’s Rodrigo Freitas celebrates after scoring the winning goal in double overtime over Dracut in the North Section quarterfinal.
Watertown High School’s boys soccer team fended off waves of attack from Dracut in the Div. 3 North quarterfinal, but in crunch time Rodrigo Freitas struck and won the game for the Raiders in sudden death overtime.