Campaign Finances

Lots of Money in Town Election, Small Donors More Successful than Unions

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More than $61,000 was raised in campaign funds for the 2015 Watertown Elections. Money came from small donors and for the first time in recent years in big amounts from labor unions. The campaign funds did not guarantee success for a candidate, but it was a big help. Labor unions spent $5,890 on candidates in the various Town Council races, with mixed results. Two candidates were elected, but four lost their bids for the council (including the candidate in the preliminary election).

Election 2015

Precinct-by-Precinct Votes in Tuesday’s Election Tell Some Interesting Stories

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Breaking down the vote by precinct shows where the winners took the Tuesday’s Watertown Election, but even those not elected had their strong points. 

The final results can be seen by clicking here. (Check the map above to see the location of each precinct.)
School Committee
The School Committee race, where the two challengers finished one-two, was dominated by Kendra Foley. She won 10 precincts – all but 8 and 9. She got her highest precinct total of 358 in Precinct 4. Second place finisher Candace Miller got second in nine precincts (all but 1, 2 and 8).

Lowell School

Lowell School Hosting Fundraiser at The Chateau

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Enjoy a meal at The Chateau restaurant and help the Lowell School PTO. The fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 11:15 a.m. to close for dine in or take out. When you dine at Chateau Restaurant, 195 School St. in Waltham, give the waitperson your ticket when you pay the check (click here to get the ticket).

Around Town

Watertown Library Now Offering Place to do Bicycle Maintenance

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Need a place to fix a flat or do some repairs on your bicycle – the Watertown Free Public Library is the place to go! The Watertown Free Public Library announced this week that a bicycle repair station has been installed outside the front of the library, near the bicycle rack. The bright yellow station has all of the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes and derailleurs. There are hanger arms to allow the pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments. The installation of the repair stations comes as the library has seen an increase in cyclists traveling to the library, and through Watertown Square.

Sports

Watertown Youth Lacrosse Hosting Turkey Shoot

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The Watertown Youth Lacrosse Turkey Shoot is coming up soon. 

The 2015 Turkey Shoot features raffles, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and trivia, will be held on Saturday, Nov.  21 at 7 p.m. at the Sons of Italy, 520 Pleasant St. in Watertown. It is also a chance to register for the 2016 season, and get information on team apparel. There will be a cash bar, and please bring your own food.

Election 2015

See Who Won in the School Committee and Library Trustee Races

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It was a good night for challengers in the Watertown School Committee and the Library Trustees races. In the School Committee race, the two challengers topped the list in Tuesday’s Watertown Election. Kendra Foley had the biggest share of the vote with nearly 26 percent, followed by Candace Miller who had almost 23 percent. The third spot went to 20-year-School Committee veteran Eileen Hsu-Balzer, who got 18.66 percent. Foley said she believes her hard work during the campaign paid off.

Election 2015

One Incumbent Ousted, Council will Have Two New Faces

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Most incumbents survived the contentious election season, but the Town Council will have two new members come January. Challenger Lisa Feltner defeated sitting Councilor Cecilia Lenk for the District B seat in Tuesday’s Watertown Election. Feltner got about two-thirds of the vote. The turnout was 4,585 voters, or 20.48 percent of total voters. “I am so psyched!”