Real Estate
Two Single Family Homes and Two Condos Sold in Watertown
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Four homes in Watertown were sold this week.
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
Charity
Ayla Brown Singing in Watertown at Shutt Detachment Fundraiser
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Country Singer Ayla Brown will be performing in Watertown on Oct. 11.
Country singer Ayla Brown will be appearing in Watertown at a fundraiser for the he Shutt Detachment of the Marine Corps League.
Charity
Upstage Lung Cancer Presenting Musical Tribute to Disney in Watertown
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Members of the cast of A Musical Tribute to Walt Disney (L to R) Paula Markowicz, Michael Hammond, Hildy Grossman, Brian De Lorenzo and Candy O’Terry, image by David Fox.
The following announcement was provided by Upstage Lung Cancer:
Kicking off its 11th year utilizing the performing arts to raise awareness in the fight against lung cancer, Upstage Lung Cancer (ULC) presents a one-night-only cabaret concert, A Musical Tribute To Walt Disney: When you Wish Upon A Star, on Tuesday, October 29, 7:30 pm at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown. The event is open to the public, a pre-concert silent auction begins at 6 pm. Presented in partnership with the LUNGevity Foundation, all proceeds from the performance support the cause of early lung cancer detection research.
Entertainment
Small Saves: A Sign of the Season
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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.”
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Warn of Utility Scam in Town
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The Watertown Police Department warns residents to be aware of a scam involving someone posing a representative from a utility.
Arsenal Yards
Life Science Company Moving into Watertown’s Arsenal Yards
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The following announcement was provided by Boylston Properties:
Boylston Properties, a Boston-based real estate developer of distinctive places, today announced that Kymera Therapeutics has signed a lease for approximately 34,500 square feet at Arsenal Yards’ new state-of-the-art life science lab space.
Business
Watertown Fire Department Teams with Domino’s During Fire Prevention Week
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The following announcement was provided by Domino’s:
Watertown Domino’s, located at 111 Arsenal St., and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up with Watertown Fire Department to promote fire safety during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12). On Oct. 9 from 5-7 p.m.
Real Estate
More Than Two Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Check out this week’s open houses in Watertown.