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Early 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 MoreBruins Foundation, Hall of Fame Coach Jerry York Help Celebrate Watertown’s New Hockey Rink and Ball Courts
Watertown – Watertown’s newest recreation facilities received a proper welcome this week during a ceremony at PFC Richard Moxley field on Wednesday, October 25th. The Boston Bruins Foundation joined the celebration, which included Foundation President Bob Sweeney, Bruins mascot Blades, and national anthem singer Todd Angilly. The foundation also made a donation of new youth…
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 MoreWatertown Celebrates the Completed Renovation of Irving Park; One of the First Community Preservation Act Projects
Watertown – Members of the Community Preservation Committee, along with neighbors and City Officials, celebrated the completion of the Irving Park project on Saturday, October 14th. The project is the first to be completed using Community Preservation Act funds since the legislation was enacted in Watertown. The CPA adds a small surcharge on property taxes…
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 MoreFrom Moxley Park to Victory Field; Recreational Improvements Aplenty in Watertown
Watertown – Watertown’s city officials, especially those in the recreation Department, have been hard at work making improvements to recreational facilities all over town. Watertown Director of Recreation Peter Centola gave WCN an inside look at the progress being made to the the ongoing projects at Moxley Park and Victory Field, and shared some updates…
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 MoreWatertown Farmers’ Market Back for 10th Season, Will Feature More Community Booths & Live Music
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Farmers’ Market kicked off its 10th season on Wednesday, June 14th at Saltonstall Park. The market features many new and returning vendors and a variety of ways to pay (SNAP, HIP, & Nutrition Coupons). This season, market organizers have added additional community booths for non-food related organizations. Live musical performances will…
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.…
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