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Council on Aging Grant Will Help Watertown Seniors Easily Make Calls for Rides and Other Services
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Department of Senior Services has received a transportation grant that will help residents use a new rideshare service. GoGo Grandparent will allow seniors to call for rides, get groceries delivered, get work done around the house, and more with a simple phone call. Residents can learn more about this service during…
Read MoreWatch the Presentations From the Three-Day Watertown Square Planning Charrette
WATERTOWN – On November 28-30, the City of Watertown hosted a three-day planning event at 64 Pleasant St. to begin gathering input from the community about how best to redesign and improve Watertown Square and surrounding area. Below you can watch each of the three presentations that were made at the conclusion of each day.…
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins This Week | Resources for Watertown’s Local Election
On November 7th, Watertown voters will head to the polls to vote on contested races for City Council President and School Committee. Here is everything you need to know to help you prepare to cast your ballot. Election DayNovember 7th, 2023Polls open from 7am-8pmConfirm your voting location Polling Locations Precinct 1 Hellenic Cultural Center 29…
Read MoreWatertown Kicks Off Planning Process to Improve Watertown Square
WATERTOWN – The City of Watertown held a kickoff event on October 17th for the Watertown Square Area Plan. The event drew hundreds of people to 64 Pleasant St., where Planning officials and project leaders shared some information about current conditions of the square and what next steps will be. The City of Watertown is…
Read MoreCity Manager Outlines Police Chief Search Process, Residents Weigh In
WATERTOWN – City Manager George Proakis hosted a forum on Monday, July 24th to meet with residents to outline the process of selecting the next Chief of Police. Members of the community also had a chance to share what qualities they’d like in their next law enforcement leader. Watch the full input forum from July…
Read MoreDigital Equity in Watertown Focus of Recent Meeting, Survey, and WCA-TV Show
WATERTOWN – To further its digital equity efforts, the City of Watertown is pleased to collaborate with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) on a residential survey. All are encouraged to complete the survey which is intended to assess internet accessibility, device and technical support availability, service affordability, and digital education needs within the community. Data gathered from this survey will be used…
Read MoreConstruction on Major Redesign to Watertown’s Mt. Auburn Street Expected to Begin in 2024
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Department of Public Works has released the final plan for the redesign of Mt. Auburn Street. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2024 and take 2-3 years to complete. Learn more at mountauburstreet.com. Recent Stories
Read MoreNew Director of Senior Services Lydia McCoy Shares What She Has Planned for Watertown
Watertown – Back in March, Lydia McCoy was appointed as Watertown’s new Director of Senior Services. Ms. McCoy has a BA in political science from Emmanuel College and a Behavioral Health Certificate from the Center for Aging and Disability Education & Research at Boston University’s School of Social Work. Most recently, she served as the…
Read MoreWatertown’s “Goose Dog” Enjoying New Life Chasing Geese Away From City’s Fields and Cemeteries
Watertown – WCN can now exclusively report that Vee, the City of Watertown’s new Goose Mitigation Dog, is a very good girl. Vee arrived in Watertown in April from a training facility in Virginia that trains dogs to herd and deter geese from fields. Watertown City Manager George Proakis announced that the city was acquiring…
Read MoreGeese Beware: Watertown’s Very Own “Goose Mitigation Dog” is Coming to Clear Up the City’s Fields
Watertown – During the Watertown City Council meeting on March 28th, City Manager George Proakis announced that the city has acquired a goose mitigation dog to help drive geese from the city’s fields. Vee, a four year-old border collie, will soon be on her way to Watertown from a training facility in Virginia. The city…
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