The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Affordable Housing Trust, in partnership with Watertown Community Conversations (WCC), will be hosting an “Accessory Dwelling Units Community Dialogue” on Monday, March 24, 2025.
The event will be held at The Apartments at Coolidge School, located at 319 Arlington St., from 6 to 8:30 PM, including time at the beginning for attendees to enjoy light food and beverages. The Community Dialogue will include a short presentation, small group dialogues facilitated by WCC, and a subsequent large-group summary.
Registration has opened–register here.
RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes but are not required.
The Trust plans to use ideas generated during this event to help shape a proposal to the Council for permitting Accessory Dwelling Units.
As of February 2, 2025, every city/town is required to allow accessory dwelling units “by right.” In November 2024, Watertown passed an “interim” ADU ordinance. This interim ordinance anticipated there would be a robust and thoughtful public process in 2025 to create a comprehensive ADU ordinance that would work for Watertown. This Community Dialogue is the start of this process.