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Some of the preliminary sketches for a redesigned Watertown Square prepared by the consultants. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
All day, Wednesday, hundreds of residents gave their opinions about what they want Watertown Square to look like when it is redesigned, and the City of Watertown’s consultants showed some first efforts at ways to improve traffic flow, as well as the pedestrian experience in the area.
Watertown’s Justin Hanrahan has been named the new Chief of the Watertown Police Department. (Courtesy of the City of Watertown)
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is pleased to announce the appointment of Watertown native Justin Hanrahan as the new Police Chief for the City of Watertown effective November 30, 2023. Hanrahan, currently a Captain in the department, brings 28 years of experience to the Watertown Police Department. As Chief, he will oversee nearly 80 sworn and civilian staff, providing police and emergency response services spanning four groups in a department with an annual operating budget of approximately $11 million.
Watertown’s three-day design charrette will tackle a big, tangled set of issues known as Watertown Square.
Watertown City Hall
The City Council finalized Watertown’s budget priorities for the next fiscal year which include focuses on small business, implementing the Comprehensive Plan and Watertown Square Area Plan, the City’s shuttle bus program, and more.
The following information came from the Watertown Library:
WFPL & the Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee present the Winter Concert Series. The Winter Concert Series runs from December through March and happens the first Sunday of the month! As in previous years, our concert series features talented, local artists. Performances are free and open to all. Let the music begin!
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Human Rights Commission recently established by the City Council Ordinance 0-2023-66 per Home Rule Charter Section 2-11-Human Rights Commission.
Dick Terhune returns to Mosesian Arts for his solo performance of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol. (Courtesy Photo)
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
In a month of performances offering traditional holiday shows and a variety of events for every taste, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be performed at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in a what is becoming a “singular” tradition.
The following information was provided by Turtle Studios:
Come join us for our annual holiday Open Studios event! Thank you to all of you who have come out over the years and shared conversation and appreciation for the arts with us.
The following announcement was provided by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate:
Join us for “Letters to Santa,” a heartwarming Sunshine Kids Foundation event! Elevate the holiday magic for your children by bringing them to write special letters to Santa and drop them into our enchanting North Pole mailboxes.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Families Together:
Santa Holiday Photos without the hassle!
Noah Kahan will perform on Saturday Night Live this week. His music is inspired by his home state of Vermont, but now resides in Watertown. (Photo courtesy of NoahKahan.com)
Having just wrapped up his 2023 tour, singer Noah Kahan will have one more stop: New York to appear on Saturday Night Live.
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, is Giving Tuesday. Here are some ideas for places in Watertown to support.