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School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program

By Charlie Breitrose | 6 hours ago

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

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Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution

Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Player to Play in College All-Star Game

By Guest Writer | October 19, 2019

Watertown High grad Michaela Antonellis has been named an NCAA Div. 2 All American and will playin the 2019 Victory Sports Tours/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division II Senior Game.

The following piece was provided by Stonehill College Athletics:

Stonehill College senior All-American Michaela Antonellis has been selected to participate in the 2019 Victory Sports Tours/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Div. II Senior Game to be played on Saturday, Nov. 23, in conjunction with the NCAA Div. II Fall Championship, hosted by Millersville University, at Biemesderfer Stadium in Millersville, Pennsylvania, at 5 p.m.

Around Town

Hear What the Council Heard from Residents About Community Engagement

By Guest Writer | October 19, 2019

The following announcement came from the Committee on Media and Public Outreach Committee:

The public is invited to the Community Engagement Project Meeting with the Town Council’s Committee on Media and Public Outreach Committee.

Entertainment

Small Saves: Fall Means Hockey Weather

By Guest Writer | October 19, 2019

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.”

Schools

Public Will Have Multiple Chances to Give Input on WHS Construction Project

By Charlie Breitrose | October 18, 2019

Watertown’s School Building Committee has begun looking at the high school renovation/rebuilding project, and the public will have multiple chances to weigh in, beginning in November.

Election 2019

LETTER: Make Sure to Vote for 4 Councilor At-Large Candidates

By Guest Writer | October 18, 2019

Watertown’s Elections are coming up soon, Nov. 5th. I’m excited and I hope everyone else is too. I hope I see a lot of faces at the polls that day.

Around Town

OP-ED: Looking at Gov. Baker’s Temporary Ban on Vaping

By Guest Writer | October 18, 2019

The following piece was provided by State Sen. Will Brownsberger, D – Belmont, who also represents Watertown and parts of Boston.

On Sept. 24, Governor Baker declared a public health emergency and temporary ban on the sale of all vaping products in response to a multi-state outbreak of unexplained lung illnesses associated with vaping.

Real Estate

A Wide Variety of Open Houses in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | October 18, 2019

Check out all the open houses in Watertown this weekend.

Government

Watertown Seeks Grant to Bring in New Bike Share Option

By Charlie Breitrose | October 17, 2019

Watertown could see a shift in bike share options, with the current provider leaving and Town officials seeking help to bring in another well-known brand.