Marilyn Pettito Devaney seeks re-election to the Governor’s Council. Watertown News asked the candidates for District 3 Governor’s Councilor about their campaign and about themselves. Incumbent Marilyn Petitto Devaney provided the following responses:
Why did you decide to run (for reelection) for the District 3 Governor’s Council seat? I ran for Governor’s council after seeing my friend beg a judge on eight occasions to keep her abusive boyfriend in jail. The judge told her you have wasted my time and wasted the court’s time.
Mara Dolan is running for Governor’s Councilor District 3. Watertown News asked the candidates for District 3 Governor’s Councilor about their campaign and about themselves. Challenger Mara Dolan provided the following responses:
Why did you decide to run (for reelection) for the District 3 Governor’s Council seat? If you care who our judges are, you need to care who your Governor’s Councillor is. The Governor’s Council confirms our judges, Parole Board members, and commutations and pardons.
Watertown’s annual State of the City address will take place on Sept. 4, 2024. The first one was held last August. The event is required to be held annually with the changes to the City Charter were approved by voters in 2021. The City of Watertown provided the following information:
The Watertown State of the City address will be broadcasted live from WCA-TV’s studio on September 4, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis will deliver the State of the City together, before transitioning to Q+A and answering resident-submitted questions.
Watch live online, or on Comcast 22 and RCN 13.
Massachusetts State House
The following announcement was provided by Sen. Will Brownsberger:
Senator Will Brownsberger invites constituents to apply for the Fall 2024 Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS), a free Senate program that educates the public on the functions of the Massachusetts State Legislature. The seminar is on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 29 and 30.
Nominees from this office must be residents of Senator Brownsberger’s district and be able to attend both days of the seminar. The CLS, offered twice a year, aims to better educate the public on the functions of the Massachusetts State Legislature. The curriculum includes the history of the legislature, the legislative process, the state budget, and a simulated legislative hearing and a simulated Senate Session held in the Senate Chamber where participants use what they have learned to actively experience the legislative process. Presentations are made by Senators and Senate staff.
The Massachusetts State Primaries will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, and there will be one race involving a Watertown candidate on the ballot. Democrats will be choosing their candidate for Governor’s Councilor. The incumbent is Watertown’s Marilyn Petitto Devaney, and she is challenged by Mara Dolan of Concord. Republicans will be selecting their candidate for U.S. Senate.
The City of Watertown released the final version of the Watertown Square Area Plan, which was endorsed by the City Council and Planning Board. Read the full version, which includes all the amendments and additions added during the July 16 public hearing by clicking here, and see some of the highlights in the announcement provided by the City, below. The Watertown City Council and Planning Board held three Public Hearings between June and July to discuss the Area Plan. After discussions among themselves and hearing from the public, the Council and Planning Board officially endorsed the Plan on July 16, 2024.
What is in this Plan Document? Click Here to Read the Plan
Much of this Plan Document remains unchanged from the initial draft released on May 30, 2024.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Historical Commission. Interested applicants should complete and submit a Universal Application. The purpose of the Watertown Historical Commission is to preserve, protect, and advocate for the City’s historical and archaeological resources. The Commission’s responsibilities include promoting awareness of historic landmarks; recommending designation of new landmarks; implementing the Demolition Delay Ordinance; researching places of historic or archaeological value; conducting educational outreach to the community; and establishing long-lasting protection of these resources for future generations. The Commission cooperates with the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the State Archaeologist and renders opinions and recommendations to the City Council, City departments, and the public.
The following information was provide by the City of Watertown:
Check your mail for any requested ballots that are delivered, starting this week. Residents who have not returned their 2024 census have been mailed Confirmation Cards to be signed and returned as proof of residency. Please complete and return them promptly! If you have any questions, call the City Clerk’s Office at 617-972-6486 and they will assist you.
