Entertainment
COMIC: Small Saves Has Big Hockey Aspirations
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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.
Watertown Wrestler Repeats as Section Champ, Several Prepping for State Meet
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Watertown senior Fahad Kahn, on the top step, won the 106 pound class MIAA Div. 3 North Sectional Meet for the second year in a row. (Watertown Athletics)
Several Watertown High School wrestlers extended their season by finishing well in Saturday’s MIAA Div. 3 North Sectional Meet in Dracut. One repeated as section champ.
Police Log: Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Notes, 2 Stolen Cars Reported
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
City Issued Parking Tickets & Shoveling Warnings After January Snowstorm; Winter Parking Ban May be Extended
Charlie BreitroseA truck plows a Watertown street.
Dozens of Watertown Department of Public Works crews and contractors plowed 20 inches of snow off Watertown’s 72 miles of roadway, after the snowstorm that hit the City on Jan. 25 and 26, City Manager George Proakis said. The City also issued 69 parking tickets and 50 warnings and fines for failing to shovel sidewalks.
See Why the City Council Narrowly Rejected a Nuclear Disarmament Resolution
Tuesday night, a citizens group presented the City Council with a petition to support a resolution encouraging the federal government to seek nuclear disarmament in the United States and the other eight nations that have nuclear weapons. The proposal split the Council, which rejected it down by one vote.
More Headlines
Watertown Schools Looking for Ways to Close $2.5 Million Gap, Deal with Increasing Special Ed Costs
Farm Inside a Freight Container Provides Produce for Watertown School Lunches, Program Praised by Lt. Governor
Watertown’s Wayside Multi-Service Center Had a Scare with Threatened Cut of Federal Grant
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Boys Hockey Takes Wilmington to OT After a Third Period Comeback
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An excellent hockey game was played at the JAR on Wednesday, with both teams deserving of a “W,” but it was Wilmington’s stud center, senior Isaac Tavares, who ultimately carried them to an overtime 4-3 win with his game-winning goal in overtime number one with teams playing four aside
Around Town
Watertown Group Announces First 2 Films in Monthly Palestinian Film Series
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:
The Palestine-Gaza Committee of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is launching a series of documentary and feature films that will explore the history and culture of the Palestinian people and provide a picture of their life under Israeli occupation.
Real Estate
Watertown Has 16 Open Houses on Super Bowl Weekend
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There are plenty of open houses to visit this weekend before the New England Patriots play in Sunday’s big game.
Government
Council Roundup: Councilor Elected Head of Statewide Board, DPW Equipment Funded, Contracts Approved
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Watertown District B Councilor Lisa Feltner was elected president of the Mass. Municipal Councillors’ Association.(Photo by Krista Photography | Krista Guenin)
The City Council had a full agenda on Jan. 27, with votes to approve equipment purchases by the Department of Public Works, approval of contracts for multiple City unions, and a Watertown City Councilor was elected head of a statewide board. Also, the date for the Skip the Stuff Ordinance to be considered was announced.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Polar Plunge, Later Night Munchies, Hand Sewn Craft, Mt. Auburn Cemetery Walking Tour
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I am guessing you are truly missing the extreme cold weather, so how about signing up to do a polar plunge at Arsenal Yards on Saturday? That will make you plenty cold again. It is a fund-raiser for the Special Olympics, and it should be almost as fun to watch as to actually take the plunge. After getting soaking wet there, you could head over to the library’s maker space to make a hand-sewn valentine sachet for your loved one. Our maker space is not all about high tech! Mount Auburn Cemetery is offering an introductory walk that afternoon as well. Why not learn something about the history of our community while getting in your steps? Finally, on Friday or Saturday night, go grab a $2 grilled cheese sandwich with some extraordinary chips at Ritcey East when you have the late night munchies. They are open until 11 on the weekend, which isn’t the norm in town, nor is their sandwich deal to be found anywhere else in the greater Boston area.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: First of Three Basketball Doubleheaders in 10 Days Ends In a Split Decision
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Doubleheaders are more commonly thought of as a “baseball thing,” but many public schools set up their basketball schedules in such a way that both the Girls and Boys play on the same night at the same gym, back to back. It cuts down on travel expenses and brings more support in the building for each other’s team. Some of the best atmospheres for Raiders sports in the time I’ve had the pleasure of covering various teams is basketball doubleheader nights. Tuesday night was the first of three over a 10-day period, with the Boys playing first at 5:30 p.m. and the Girls at 7 p.m. So, onto the games …
Entertainment
Watertown’s Shana Gozansky Directing “Little Women” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts
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Director Shana Gozansky (center, left) addresses (from left) Aislinn Brophy, Chloe McFarlane, Olivia Fenton, and Kaila Pelton-Flavin in rehearsal for Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s “Little Women.” (Photo courtesy of Actors’ Shakespeare Project)
A modern adaptation of “Little Women” will hit the stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts from Feb. 5 to March 1. The Actors’ Shakespeare Project production is being directed by Watertown’s Shana Gozansky.