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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 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.
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.
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.
State Rep. Jonathan Hecht
The following announcement was provided by State Rep. Jonathan Hecht’s office:
Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown in October. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following time and location:
Traffic and transportation is the biggest concern, according to the unscientific Watertown News poll given at the 2019 Faire on the Square.
Traffic and transportation are the biggest concern, according to a poll of attendees of the 2019 Watertown Faire on the Square, followed closely by development.
An illustration of the proposed self-storage facility planned for 19 Coolidge Hill Road, at the corner of Arlington Street.
The developers proposing to build a self-storage facility that would overlook Arlington Street will discuss their plans at a community meeting.
“The Rangers Camp,” by Watertown artist Audrey Jones Childs, who is teaching a watercolor class.
Local artist Audrey Childs announced she will be hosting drawing classes and will be adding a watercolor course, too.
The sun shines down on the 2019 Faire on the Square, held behind Watertown’s Town Hall on Saturday.
Hundreds of people joined the festivities at Watertown’s Faire on the Square on Saturday.
Watertown senior Karim Monroe thrilled the Victory Field crowd with a kickoff return for a touchdown in the Raiders’ 21-20 loss to Burlington.
The Raiders’ valiant comeback attempt against Burlington fell just short Friday night as Watertown dropped the game at Victory Field, 21-20.
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.”
