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Ordinance 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 MoreCouncilors Vote Down Proposed Zoning Amendment Affecting East End Church Site
WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council voted down a developer’s proposed zoning amendment to apply the Religious & School Overlay District (RSOD) at 126-134 Templeton Parkway in Watertown. The site is home of the former Belmont Baptist Church. The RSOD allows developers to purchase and apply new uses to historic properties. However, most councilors believe…
Read MoreCity Council Supports Current Watertown DPW Employee for New Auditor
WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council voted 8-1 during a special meeting on May 2nd to enter into negotiations with Megan Langan for the position of Watertown’s new City Auditor. Ms. Langan is a Watertown resident who has worked for the city’s Department of Public Works since October of 2021. Ms. Langan’s past experience include…
Read MoreWatertown Planning Officials Will Consider Citizen Petition Calling for Smaller Buildings
WATERTOWN – A citizen petition signed by over 200 residents was submitted to the City Council this week. The petition calls for a zoning amendment that would reduce the allowable size of buildings in the Central Business District, which is located around Watertown Square. By law, the City Council must refer the petition to the…
Read MoreWatertown Councilors Favor Unnaming Square Named for Columbus, Fate of Monument Unclear
WATERTOWN – In December of 2021, the Pigsgusset Initiative submitted a petition to the City Council with over 180 signatures asking the City of Watertown to start a process to rename the Columbus Delta in Watertown Square. In June of 2022, the council voted to refer the issue to the Committee on Public Works, who…
Read MoreNew Multi-Sport Rink & Ball Courts Coming Soon to Moxley Park
WATERTOWN – Plans are in place to renovate the basketball and tennis courts at Moxley Park this summer. In addition, a new multi-sport rink will be added in place of one of the existing tennis courts. The project has already been bid and construction is slated to begin soon. The renovated park aims to be…
Read MoreNew Director of Watertown Senior Services Appointed
Watertown – It’s been announced that Lydia McCoy has been 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…
Read MoreNew Watertown Teachers’ Contract Approved by School Committee
WATERTOWN – After more than seven months of negotiations, a few standouts, and a brief period of work-to-rule, the Watertown Educators Association and School Committee have come to an agreement on a new 3-year successor agreement. The new contract was officially approved during the School Committee meeting on March 6th. Recent Stories
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 MoreWatertown’s First Community Sculpture Walk Starts in May
The following information is from the CIty of Watertown’s website WATERTOWN – The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee is excited to launch Watertown’s first Community Sculpture Walk. The walk follows the Community Path from the Saltonstall Park to Howard Street. In 2023, four sculptures have been selected, with four more coming in 2024. The…
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