Around Town

LETTER: Watertown Resident Endorses Several Candidates in Town Election

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Dear Neighbors,

I’m writing as a lifelong resident of Watertown. After attending St. Patrick’s and WHS, I graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Administration and major in Economics, then earned a Master’s in Teaching from Brandeis University, where I concentrated in Secondary History Education. I currently work as a Project Manager for a FinTech. Many of you may know me from my work with the Watertown Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) or as Co-Chair of Progressive Watertown (PW).

Charter Changes

LETTER: East End Resident Endorses Slate of Candidates, Votes on Charter Changes

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I am a parent and committed progressive in the East End of Watertown. Here’s what I’m supporting this year, and why:

Ballot question 1: Doesn’t Matter, but I’m voting yes. This one will change the official name Watertown from “the City known as the Town of Watertown” to “the City of Watertown”, and accordingly change “town council” to “city council” etc. This one sounds cosmetic because it is. There’s no trick here, just change the designation or not. We can all just do whatever feels good.

Election 2021

LETTER: State Rep. Supports Watertown School Committee Candidate

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School Committee candidate Jessica Middlebrook and State Rep. Steve Owens. Dear Watertown Community,

I write this letter to enthusiastically endorse Jessica Middlebrook for the Watertown School Committee. I have known Jessica for 9 years, and throughout that time, no one has worked harder on behalf of campaigns and causes that align with her progressive values. Now, as she embarks upon her own campaign, I stand with Jessica in her efforts to lift up all voices in the Watertown school community. She will bring intelligence, empathy, and prudence to the Committee; our whole town will benefit from her leadership.

Around Town

LETTER: 85 East End Residents Endorse District A Council Candidate

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Dear Neighbors,

We are a group of East End residents writing to endorse Nicole Gardner for District A Town Councilor and to encourage our neighbors to cast their ballots for Nicole on November 2nd! Nicole has the experience, values, energy, and expertise the East End needs today. We need a business-savvy leader who can negotiate the rapid changes taking place in our neighborhoods. We need a leader with business experience who can help our beloved local businesses prosper. We need someone who understands the way local policies shape our neighborhoods—literally!—as more new developments are proposed across the East End.

Election 2021

LETTER: Mother of Two Watertown Students Endorses School Committee Candidate

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Greetings friends and fellow Watertownites,

I am writing this letter to enthusiastically endorse Jen Nicholson in her campaign for School Committee. I actually could not fathom a more perfect candidate for the job. Jen’s background leaves her uniquely qualified for a seat on our School Committee. She has had roles in all sides of the school system which will inform how she makes decisions for our school as a whole. The Watertown Schools are part of who Jen Nicholson is as a person.

Around Town

West Suburban YMCA to Host 2 Upcoming Job Fairs

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The following information was provided by the West Suburban YMCA:Discover a great place to work! The West Suburban YMCA is hiring in several departments including Child Care, Membership, Sports, Aquatics, Fitness, and Maintenance. Part time and full time opportunities available! Attend an upcoming job fair at the Y to learn more about open positions and meet with directors and hiring staff. Bring your resume if you have one.

District A

LETTER: Watertown State Rep. Endorses Candidate for District A Councilor

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I’m writing today as a parent, an East End resident, and a public servant to endorse Nicole Gardner to be our next District A Town Councilor. I encourage my fellow East Watertown residents to join me in voting for Nicole on November 2nd. Nicole Gardner has the analytical mind, vision, values, and independence necessary for the East End to prosper and flourish. We have some significant challenges ahead — housing affordability, the scale and pace of new business developments, traffic congestion, maintaining our green spaces, and ensuring that we work toward sustainability. 

As the East End grows, we need a Town Councilor with Nicole’s unique combination of business expertise, community organizing experience, and progressive values. I have seen firsthand how deeply Nicole cares about our community.