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Watertown Housing Group Hosting HAW-Lidays Cookie Exchange
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Housing for All Watertown will host the second annual HAW-lidays Cookie Exchange. See more information in the announcement below.
Five Year Capital Plan Includes Middle School Project, Other Projects Pushed Back
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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.
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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”
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Take a Polar Plunge with the Watertown Police to Raise Money for Special Olympics
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Members of the Watertown Police Department will be taking a chilly dip in February and they invite others to join them to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics of Massachusetts.
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Dog Grooming Salon and Spa Opening Location in Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique, a premier dog grooming salon, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Watertown! Known for its professional grooming services, premium doggie spa treatments, and convenient membership options, Splash and Dash is bringing its trusted brand to Watertown to cater to pet parents who want only the best for their furry companions.
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LETTER: Time for City to Rein in Spending to Stabilize Property Taxes
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Greetings Councilors:
Today’s fragile economy cannot adhere to atax and spend mentality. Rein in spending to stabilize real estate taxes.
Government
Watertown’s New Director of Public Works Seeks to Get DPW Accredited
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Watertown has a new Public Works Director. Find out more about him in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown.
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Palestinian Violinist Brings Traditional Music to Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by the concert organizers:
On Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., musicians from Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and the U.S. will gather in Watertown to celebrate the beauty of Palestinian music. Proceeds will support Anera, a U.S.-based nonprofit with no political or religious affiliations. Anera provides humanitarian aid to families in Gaza.
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Historical Society of Watertown Gift Shop Open for Holiday Sale
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The Edmund Fowle House & Museum with our 2022 Yard Art exhibit on display. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Kelly)
The Historical Society of Watertown announced that its gift shop at the historic Edmund Fowle House will be open on Sunday for a holiday sale. See details below.
Weather
UPDATED: Watertown Weather: Brief Sunny Break Between Snow and Rain
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(UPDATED on Dec. 9 at 9:20 a.m.)
The forecast period will bring a mix of weather conditions that will impact outdoor activities and travel.