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Watertown Feedback Shapes MAPC’s I-90 Corridor Blueprint
WATERTOWN – On July 31, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) held a public feedback session at CIty Hall in Watertown as part of its I-90 Corridor Development and Resiliency Plan. Covering five corridor communities, the study uses GIS analysis to identify sites for development and preservation with climate impacts in mind. The draft map…
Read MoreWatertown Library Board Reaffirms Freedom to Read Amid Book Dispute
WATERTOWN – At its July 31 public meeting, the Watertown Library Board of Trustees held a forum to address controversy surrounding A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child’s Search for Home, a book listed on the library’s suggested summer reading list for second graders. Some critics argued that the book presents the Israel-Palestine conflict from…
Read MoreWatertown City Manager Urges End to Trash Strike in Letter to Republic, Teamsters
WATERTOWN – As the regional strike by Republic Services workers stretches into its third week, Watertown officials continue to adapt operations to ensure trash and recycling are collected across the city—even as service remains significantly delayed and negotiations between the company and the union remain unresolved. The strike, launched July 1 by Teamsters Local 25,…
Read MoreTrash and Recycling Disruptions Continue in Watertown Amid Ongoing Strike
WATERTOWN – Trash and recycling pickups in Watertown remain disrupted more than a week after unionized drivers at Republic Services began a labor strike. The city’s contracted waste hauler has deployed replacement crews, but service continues to be inconsistent across several neighborhoods. Republic Services is currently operating with three trash trucks and two recycling trucks…
Read MoreWatertown’s 311 Department Celebrates First Year of Service
WATERTOWN – It’s been one year since the launch of Watertown’s 311 Constituent Services Department—a centralized resource for residents to get help with everything from potholes and trash pickup to permitting and voter information. In its first year, the two-person department has fielded thousands of requests, becoming a go-to hub for navigating city services. 311…
Read MorePublic Hearing Scheduled for Watertown’s Comcast Cable License Renewal
WATERTOWN – Watertown Cable Access Corp (WCA-TV) and the City of Watertown will be holding a Public Ascertainment Hearing on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. This hearing will take place in advance of formal negotiations with Comcast regarding the renewal of the city’s 10-year cable license,…
Read MorePublic Works Director Tom Brady Unveils Vision for Infrastructure, Communication, and Accreditation
WATERTOWN – Watertown’s new Director of Public Works, Tom Brady, made his first public appearance in the role during a special DPW Open House event—part of National Public Works Week. As residents toured city vehicles and learned about departmental services, Brady used the opportunity to introduce himself and outline his vision for Watertown’s future infrastructure…
Read MoreWhat’s Next for Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban? City Council Plans Review
WATERTOWN, MA — City Hall was filled to capacity Tuesday night, January 21, as Watertown residents gathered for a special City Council meeting to discuss the future of the city’s overnight winter parking ban. The ban, in effect from November through April, prohibits street parking overnight to facilitate snow removal and emergency response. The meeting,…
Read MoreUPDATE: EVENT POSTPONED | Watertown State of the City Broadcasting LIVE from WCA-TV!
UPDATE as of 9/3/24: The State of the City address scheduled for September 4th, 2024 has been postponed. No rescheduled date has been announced at this time. Stay tuned for updates. The Watertown State of the City address will be broadcasted live from WCA-TV’s studio on September 4, 2024 from 6:00 -7:30pm. City Council President…
Read MoreCouncil 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…
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