Posts by Daniel Carito
Watertown & Belmont Celebrate Juneteenth During Weekend-Long Event
WATERTOWN – On June 17th and 18th, Watertown Community for Black Lives (WCBL) teamed up with the Belmont Human Rights Commission for an entire weekend of activities to celebrate Juneteenth. This was the third annual event organized by WCBL, but it marked the first time the holiday was celebrated in Belmont. Recent Stories
Read MoreOrdinance Establishing Watertown’s First Human RIghts Commission Heads to Council for Approval
WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council’s subcommittee on Rules & Ordinances voted during its June 5th meeting to send the final draft of a Human Rights Commission ordinance to the CIty Council for approval. The establishment of a Human Rights Commission was one of over two-dozen additions to the city’s Home Rule Charter in 2021.…
Read MoreCity of Watertown Begins Process of Finding New Fire Chief
WATERTOWN – The City of Watertown has been without a permanent fire chief for nearly a year following thee retirement of former chief Bob Quinn. On Monday, March 6th, the City Council’s subcommittee on Public Safety began the process of finding and selecting a new chief. Watch the full meeting below: Recent Stories
Read MoreCity Officials and Residents Begin Process of Establishing Watertown’s First Human Rights Commission
WATERTOWN – The City Council’s Subcommittee on Rules & ordinances met on Tuesday, February 7th to begin discussions with the public about establishing a Human Rights Commission. The establishment of an HRC was one of about two-dozen changes made to the Home Rule Charter that took effect in 2022. Watch the full meeting below: Recent…
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