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Construction 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.…
Read MoreWatertown’s First Sculpture Walk Now on Display, Artists Speak About Their Work
Watertown – The Watertown Arts & Culture Committee’s inaugural Community Sculpture Walk is now officially on display. On Thursday, May 18th, the City of Watertown hosted a grand opening celebration of the exhibit at the Community Path behind Saltonstall Park. Each of the four artists who contributed a sculpture to the display spoke with WCN…
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 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 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…
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