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Group Raising Money to Provide Dogs to Veterans with PTSD
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The Order of AHEPA, Local Chapter #406 will be hosting a dinner dance fundraiser for the Service Dogs for Warriors program at Watertown’s Hellenic Cultural Center.
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
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A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
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.
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Around Town
Watertown Farmers Market Seeks Feedback Through Online Survey
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The Watertown Farmers’ Market is over for the season, let the organizers know what you thought about this year’s market.
The Watertown Farmers Market has ended for the season, and organizers want to hear from attendees. They have created a short online survey to provided feedback.
Business
Council OKs Entering Agreement to Allow Recreational Marijuana Dispensary in Watertown
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The Town Council put its support behind a Host Community Agreement with the group seeking to sell recreational marijuana at a site in East Watertown.
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Watertown Overcoming Addiction Holding 5th Annual Candlelight Vigil
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For the fifth year, members of Watertown Overcoming Addiction will hold an event to remember loved ones lost to addiction at a Candlelight Vigil.
Entertainment
Sacred Heart Parish Hosting Annual Bazaar
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The Sacred Heart Parish will host a bazaar on behalf of the Watertown Catholic Collaborative. See the announcement below.
Entertainment
Trick or Treat and Enter the Kids Costume Contest at the Watertown Mall
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The Watertown Mall announced it will put on free events for kids on Halloween. See details below:
The Watertown Mall is hosting their free Halloween Happening events on Thursday, Oct. 31. Watertown Mall Trick or Treating will take place from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with select store participation. A list of participating stores will be available on the day of the event.
Cunniff School
School Officials Detail Reasons for MCAS Improvement, Areas of Concern
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Watertown Middle School teachers and staff have a plan in place to raise the MCAS scores at the school after a poor performance in 2018.
Monday night, the School Committee heard about the strategies being used in the Watertown Schools that led to improvements for the town’s schools on the 2019 MCAS test.
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Watertown Savings to Donate $150K to Non-Profits, With $15K First Prize
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Watertown Savings announced the start of their annual Customer Choice Awards. See the announcement below:
Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) President and CEO Brett Dean is pleased to announce that $150,000 will be distributed among local non-profits in the Bank’s 24th Annual Customer Choice Awards.