Around Town

Residents of Assisted Living Facility Get Access to The RIDE, Learn Details from Local Legislators

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State Sen. Will Brownsberger discusses the MBTA’s The RIDE with a gathering at The Residence at Watertown Square. (Contributed Photo)

The following piece was provided by The Residence at Watertown Square:

Residents at The Residence at Watertown Square recently gained direct access to transportation resources during an on-site event featuring Sen. William Brownsberger, State Rep. Steven Owens, and representatives from the MBTA and its “The RIDE” program. The Residence at Watertown Square offers a variety of transportation services to its residents, but is always striving to promote greater independence and mobility. For many older adults, navigating public transit options and application requirements can present a significant barrier to mobility and independence. To help address this challenge, Sen. Brownsberger’s team, Rep. Owens, and The RIDE partnered with The Residence at Watertown Square to bring additional transportation resources directly into the community, making it easier for residents to learn about and enroll in available programs.

State Rep. Steve Owens tells residents of the Watertown assisted living facility about The RIDE.

Around Town

EARTH DAY: Watertown DPW Hosting Event, Multiple River Cleanups

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Volunteers from State Rep. Steve Owens 2023 Charles River Cleanup. (Contributed Photo)

Watertown has multiple ways to help out for Earth Day in 2026, including a recycling event where you can get compost and a tree, and Charles River cleanups. See details below. Watertown DPW Hosting Earth Day Event

Watertown Public Works will be hosting an Earth Day Event on Saturday April 11, 2026, from 9:00am – 1:00pm at the Jewish Community Day School Parking Lot – 57 Stanley Ave., for Watertown residents only (bring your ID).The event includes paper shredding, subsidized mattress collection ($25/mattress drop off vs the usual $50 for pickup), textile collection, Styrofoam collection, Black Earth Compost’s Compost/Soil and a tree sapling giveaway. More information will be available closer to the event.

Elections

Gov. Healey Endorses State Sen. Will Brownsberger for Re-Election

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Will Brownsberger

The following announcement was provided by the Will Brownsberger Campaign:

Governor Maura Healey announced her support for State Senator Will Brownsberger in his re-election effort. Brownsberger represents the Suffolk and Middlesex district, consisting of Belmont, Watertown, West Cambridge, Allston, Brighton, and Fenway. “Senator Brownsberger’s leadership has been a crucial part of so much of our state’s progress in the last decade, and we need him back on Beacon Hill next year,” said Governor Maura Healey. “I’ve been proud to work with him on everything from making our communities safer to driving economic growth, and he played an instrumental role in helping the Affordable Homes Act across the finish line to build more housing and lower costs. I’m grateful for his partnership, and I’m proud to support his re-election.”

“Governor Healey has been a friend and partner in securing real progress to lower costs and deliver results for people across my district and all across the Commonwealth,” said Senator Brownsberger, “I am grateful for her support in this election, and I’m excited to get to work to re-elect her and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll this November.”

Senator Brownsberger and Governor Healey have worked closely on a number of efforts to improve the district and the state as a whole, including the passage of the Mass Leads Act, which invested $400 million to drive economic development through investments in the AI, climatetech, and life sciences sectors, and their partnership was instrumental in passing the historic $5.16 billion Affordable Homes Act to increase the supply of homes to bring down costs.

Government

Sen. Brownsberger Seeks Summer Interns, Hosting MassHealth Changes Webinar

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Will Brownsberger

State Sen. Will Brownsberger announced that his office seeks applications for summer internships, and his office will be hosting an information session about changes to MassHealth. See more info in the announcement from the Senator’s office, below. Summer internships

The Office of Senator Will Brownsberger is accepting applications for part-time, unpaid internships for the summer of 2026. Applications are due Monday, April 6. Read our website post for details about the internships and how to apply.  Contact me at anne.mazzola@masenate.gov with any questions.

Government

State. Sen Will Brownsberger Hosting Online Town Hall Meeting

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Will Brownsberger

State Sen. Will Brownsberger will host a virtual town hall meeting on March 15. See information below. Ask me anything — Sunday, March 15, 3:30 to 5:00PM

Stop by online for an informal town hall meeting. Bring your thoughts, questions, and concerns. Sunday, Mar 15, 2026, 3:30  —  5:00PM

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85474864156?pwd=drJz4JrXADs2E4UBi6KanwaQrLoIKH.1

All are welcome.

Elections

State Sen. Will Brownsberger Endorsed by City Councilors Past and Present

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Will Brownsberger

State Sen. Will Brownsberger has been endorsed by current and former Watertown City Councilors in his 2026 run for reelection to serve the Suffolk and Middlesex District. He has been senator since Jan. 24, 2012. See more information in the announcement from Brownsberger, below. I am grateful to accept the endorsements of all nine sitting members of the Watertown City Council and two former members. City Council President Mark Sideris

City Councilor at Large Caroline Bays

City Councilor at Large John Gannon

City Councilor at Large Theo Offei

City Councilor at Large Tony Palomba

District A City Councilor Nicole Gardner

District B City Councilor Lisa Feltner

District C City Councilor Vinnie Piccirilli

District D City Councilor Emily Izzo

Former City Councilor John Airasian

Former City Councilor Cecilia Lenk

Statements by Councilors

 I’m proud to support Senator Brownsberger for all that he’s delivered for the Commonwealth and in particular the issues that directly affect the city of Watertown.

Government

Sen. Brownsberger’s Office Has Job Opening for a Counsel

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State Sen. Will Brownsberger

State Sen. Will Brownsberger announced that his office is hiring a Counsel. See more information in the announcement sent out by Brownsberger’s office. I am looking for an experienced individual to serve as Counsel in my office. A summary job description appears below:

The Counsel is a senior member of the Senator’s team and is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the Senator on complex policy issues and conducting in-depth research on specific legislative and policy concepts. They are the office’s legal expert and point person on specific legislative matters in their field of expertise.

Around Town

Latest Local Podcast Episodes Feature Sen. Brownsberger, Watertown Arts & Culture Chat

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State Sen. Will Brownsberger

One of Watertown’s legislators on Beacon Hill, State Sen. Will Brownsberger, appeared on the Little Local Conversations podcast to talk about his career before politics as well as som of his priorities in the State House. Podcast host Matt Hanna also released an episode this week about what’s going on in the Watertown arts and culture scene. In Little Local Conversations, Hanna discovers and connects the people, places, stories, and ideas of Watertown. Podcast guests include community leaders, business owners, non-profit organizers, artists and creatives, and other folks doing interesting and important work in the city. Hanna provided the following information about the episodes:

State Sen. Will Brownsberger

Meet Will Brownsberger!