Elections

LETTER: Resident Concerned About Outside Political Groups Influencing Watertown’s Election

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Dear Editor,

I received in the mail today a card from Massachusetts Teachers Association Independent Expenditure PAC supporting a slate of Five Watertown Candidates vying for our two highest elected offices; the City Council and School Committee. A Super PAC being involved in a small, local community such ours should be a major concern. It is uncertain where this leads us in terms of the sphere of influence – local or state? The concern is who will have their ear. A common complaint is that the city is turning a deaf ear to local concerns. Whether this perception is real or not does not matter since perception is difficult to overcome. However, put any of the candidates in a favorable light.

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Vendors Wanted for Watertown Senior Services’ Annual Health Fair

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

We’re calling all local health, wellness, nutrition, home care, fitness, and social service organizations to participate as vendors in this exciting event. This year’s Senior Health & Wellness Fair will focus on Brain Health and Wellness — an engaging and educational afternoon dedicated to understanding, preventing, and supporting brain health across all stages of aging. Vendor Highlights:

• Tables are absolutely free! • You’re requested to bring an engaging activity to delight and educate our seniors and a gift bag to be raffled off at the event — think interactive demos, short games, or 5-minute presentations. • Share your marketing materials, free resources, or product samples to showcase your services.

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LETTER: Resident Endorses Three Running for Watertown School Committee

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Dear Editor,

Now that the School Committee forums are over, I want to formally endorse. First, an endorsement for two familiar faces and then a new one. Current Member Jessica Middlebrook has a track record of collaborative leadership, focusing on student well-being and equitable access to resources, and actively supporting the expansion of pre-K. These have been informed by her background as a school mental health counselor. Her most recent achievement includes a successful and non-acrimonious labor negotiation.

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Watertown Group Hosting Presentation on Promoting Inclusion, Resisting Censorship

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment:

The public is invited to a presentation sponsored by the Peace and Common Security Working Group of Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave. Featured speakers will be representatives of Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts (TIM).Sana Fadel from TIM and Jill Charney from SAWA:Newton-Area Alliance for Peace and Justice will present and discuss TIM’s guiding principles and areas of focus,and how its work seeks to counter efforts statewide and nationally to stifle free speech including criticism of the State of Israel. They will also offer ways people can get involved.

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Second Meeting on Future of Walker Pond Coming Soon

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The City of Watertown wants to hear from residents about how they want the newest open space parcel to be used. A meeting about the future of Walker Pond was held in August to gather input and the City will host the second meeting on Nov. 6. See information provided by the City, below. Please join the City of Watertown at the second meeting for the future Walker Pond Park on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Day School, located at 57 Stanley Avenue in Watertown.

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Watertown Podcast Hosting “Little Local Holiday Giveaway!”

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The Little Local Conversations podcast is hosted by Watertown’s Matt Hanna. In the series, Hanna discovers and connects the people, places, stories, and ideas of Watertown. Through Nov. 26, people who become “little local friends” are eligible to win prizes from Watertown businesses and venues. See details below.

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Watertown Housing Group Hosting Candidate Discussion for City Council Hopefuls

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Charlie Breitrose

The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:

To inform voters on housing issues during the upcoming Municipal Election, Housing for All Watertown has collected detailed questionnaires from all eleven candidates running for City Council this November, including at-large and district council candidates, in both contested races and uncontested races. We’re grateful to the candidates for providing thoughtful responses to our questions about their vision for housing in Watertown, how they will support affordable housing and in-fill development, what they would do to streamline permitting for homeowners, and much more. We will also be holding a housing-focused At-Large Candidate forum on Oct. 26 from 2-3:30pm at the Watertown Free Public Library. We’re excited to hear the At-Large City Council Candidates expand on their views and look forward to a lively discussion.