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Five Year Capital Plan Includes Middle School Project, Other Projects Pushed Back

By Charlie Breitrose | 6 hours ago

Rebuilding Watertown Middle School is the largest addition to Watertown’s five-year capital plan, and funding the $84 million project will require moving other projects to future years. The plan also includes projects that occur year after year, such as street and sidewalk repairs.

Watertown Receives Municipal Website Award from Statewide Organization

A screenshot of the City of Watertown’s website.

The City of Watertown received a Municipal Website Award at the recent Massachusetts Municipal Association conference.

City Manager’s Update on Winter Parking Ban; Demolition Delay Review Request & Watertown’s Federal Grants

Watertown City Hall

Following the multi-hour meeting about Watertown’s Winter Parking ban, City Manager George Proakis updated the City Council about next steps and urged residents to sign up for the City’s alert system. Also, Council President Mark Sideris requested a review of Watertown’s Demolition Delay Ordinance, and Proakis provided information on Federal grants received by the City.

City Council Newsletter: Police Body Cameras, Capital Improvement Plan & More

The Watertown City Council Newsletter for the meeting on Jan. 28, 2025 was provided by the City Council.

Residents can view the recording of the January 28th meeting here.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Council President Mark Sideris began by reading a proclamation honoring Ingrid Marchesano on her retirement after over forty years of dedicated service to Watertown. You can read the full proclamation here. Ingrid has also served Watertown on several committees including the Watertown Arsenal Yards Development Committee, the original Public Arts and Culture Committee, and numerous other city efforts. Ingrid shared that she continues to reside in Watertown and looks forward to continuing to see the people she has come to know over the course of her career.

More Headlines

Watertown Public Schools Partners With Regis College to Enhance Staff Development, Recruitment

Mt. Auburn St. Project: Drainage Installation Work at Arlington St. & Bigelow Ave. Continue

Familiar Architecture Firm Picked to Design Watertown Middle School, Committee Concerned with Budget & Getting “A Team”

Sports

Watertown Sports: Field Hockey Coach of the Year, Wrestler Wins Holiday Tournament

By Charlie Breitrose | December 26, 2024

Watertown Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue holds her plaque for being the MIAA Field Hockey Coach of the Year. She was joined by family, her fellow coaches, and school administrators. (Courtesy of the Watertown Public Schools)

Watertown Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue collected another accolade this month when she was honored by the MIAA, and Watertown wrestler Tessa Master kicked off her season with a win in a major holiday tournament.

Weather

Weather Forecast: New Year Brings Periods of Sun and Rain

By Matthew Moll, Contributor | December 26, 2024

Watertown residents can expect varied weather conditions heading into the New Year, with a mix of sunny days, rain, and cooler air mid-week. The forecast offers opportunities for outdoor activities during calm, sunny periods, but rain and potential icy conditions later in the week could create minor travel challenges.