Watertown Feedback Shapes MAPC’s I-90 Corridor Blueprint

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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…

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MA Senate Hires Watertown Resident Dr. Kathryn Bethea-Rivera as Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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The following press release was provided by the Massachusetts Senate Boston– The Massachusetts State Senate announced today that Kathryn A. Bethea-Rivera, Ph.D., has been hired as the new Human Resources Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Senate. “On behalf of the entire Senate, I am very pleased to welcome Kathryn to our Human…

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Governor’s Council Candidates Interviewed on WCA-TV in Advance of Massachusetts Primary

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Watertown – The Massachusetts primary election is fast approaching, with a spotlight on the Governor’s Council race. This often-overlooked body plays a crucial role in approving judicial appointments, pardons, and commutations. In district 3, which represents Watertown, incumbent of 25 years Marilyn Devaney will be running against public defender Mara Dolan. The Massachusetts primary election…

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State Senator Will Brownsberger Talks Transportation, Climate Change, and Affordable Housing in Latest WCA-TV Interview

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WATERTOWN – Massachusetts Suffolk & Middlesex District State Senator Will Brownsberger visited WCA-TV this week to share some updates on his work in the State House and some other issues he’s focusing on during the current session. During his interview with WCN’s volunteer news anchor Maya Shwayder, Senator Brownsberger discussed he MBTA, legislation passed last…

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