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Watertown 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 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 MoreWatertown’s First Polar Plunge Makes a Big Splash for Special Olympics Massachusetts
WATERTOWN, MA –The Watertown community came together for a bold and icy challenge at Arsenal Yards, diving headfirst—literally—into the city’s first-ever Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Massachusetts. With over 100 participants braving the freezing waters, the event successfully raised more than $19,000 for inclusive sports programming. The Watertown Police Department played a key role…
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 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 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 MoreWatertown Residents Bring Home Hundreds of Gallons of Compost During Successful Recycling Event
Watertown – On Saturday, March 25th, the City of Watertown held a very successful recycling event. They provided the following announcement: —–The March 25, 2023 Recycling event was a huge success. Thank you to everyone that showed up to recycle materials and participate in Watertown’s first soil giveaway. Residents came out in droves on Saturday…
Read MoreWatertown Initiative to Keep Pollutants Out of Charles River Gets Federal Funding
WATERTOWN – U.S Representative Katherine Clark visited Watertown on January 23rd to announce a $240,000 grant to fund a Stormwater Tree Trench project. Recent Stories
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