Entertainment
Annual Watertown Boys & Girls Club Harvest Festival Coming Up
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The Boys & Girls Club will once again host its Harvest Festival/
Watertown Boys & Girls Club will once again be hosting their annual Harvest Carnival
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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Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
Entertainment
Hatch Hosting Costume Contest on Halloween
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The Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace will be teaming up with the Plumbing Museum to put on a Halloween Costume Contest. See the Library’s announcement below.
Development
Second Meeting Planned for 85 Walnut St. Project, Discussion Will Include Traffic Report
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An overhead illustration of the proposed redevelopment of the Doble Engineering site at 85 Walnut St. in Watertown.
The second Community Meeting will be held for a project proposed on Walnut Street, which would create space for a life science building, a garage and a public park.
Around Town
First Parish Watertown Holding Fifth Arts & Crafts Show
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First Parish Church of Watertown hosts a yard sale on May 3.
The following announcement came from First Parish Church:
Once again this year, on Saturday, Oct. 26, First Parish of Watertown’s artists and crafters, joined by other talented vendors, opens its doors at 10 a.m. for its fifth arts and crafts show and sale.
Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation Taking Applications for Education Grants
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The following announcement came from the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has merged with the Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) and announces the release of the Fall 2018 School Program Grants. This program focuses solely on Watertown’s public schools and seeks to support activities that improve instruction and learning.
Arrests
Police Log: Driver Spits at Woman, Man Confronts Bank Worker on Street
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Ballroom Dance Studio Holding Free Class in Its New Location
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Ballroom in Boston announced that it has moved to Watertown, and to celebrate the studio will offer a free class. The studio sent out the following information:
