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LETTER: City Councilor At-Large Candidate Endorsed by Watertown Resident

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Dear Editor,

I write to formally endorse Theo Offei for Councilor At-Large. As a lifelong resident who graduated from the high school in the 90s, I have seen Watertown dramatically change and continue to do so. The Watertown of 2025 requires leaders who reflect our community’s diversity, energy, and forward-thinking. 

Anchored in understanding the power of community and importance of belonging and representation Theo brings a fresh, inclusive, and visionary approach to city governance. A father in his 30s, Theo was born in Ghana, raised in Italy and became a U.S. Citizen in 2020, making him the embodiment of change. With experience in the tech sector, venture capital, real estate development and construction management, Theo’s professional background gave him a strong grasp of budgeting and finance, housing policy, and infrastructure planning. As Vice Chair of the Resident Advisory Committee he has helped staff 24 boards and commissions, which has shaped the city in many ways. The role has provided insight into city operations and residents’ challenges.

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LETTER: Group of Residents Endorse School Committee Candidate

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We the undersigned, are thrilled that Sheila Krishnan has stepped up to run for Watertown’s School Committee. Sheila respectfully listens to diverse perspectives, builds bridges, and takes stands that will advance Watertown’s well-being for all residents. When she offers suggestions or opinions, Sheila takes stands that will advance Watertown’s well-being for all residents. Sheila is a deep thinker and keen observer. Sheila has proven to be a solid ally for all Watertown residents in a variety of ways and under many circumstances. Recent examples include her advocacy for the 2024 Health & Human Services Study and providing thoughtful feedback on the final report and serving as a community member on the Library Director hiring committee in 2022.

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Watch the Video from the District C Councilor Candidate Forum

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The candidates for District C City Councilor appeared on a forum at the Watertown Cable studios on Oct. 9. See how to watch the replay of the event, which was co-hosted by WCA-TV and Watertown News. Incumbent Vincent Piccirilli and challenger Andres Guzman appeared on the live broadcast from WCA-TV Thursday night. They answered questions about Watertown Square, the winter parking ban, improving transportation, and more.

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City Council At-Large Candidates Appearing at Housing for All Watertown Forum

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The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:

Please join Housing for All Watertown (HAW) as we hold an in-depth conversation on housing policy with the At-Large City Council Candidates on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. The forum will take place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the Watertown Free Public Library. Due to a scheduling conflict, we will be unable to host the candidates for the other contested City Council race, in District C. Please see the forum lineup below. 2025 Candidate Forum Lineup

2 p.m. – Welcome and introductions 

2:15 p.m. – Candidates for Councilor At Large: Caroline Bays (Incumbent), John Gannon (Incumbent), Theo Offei, Tony Palomba (Incumbent), Tom Tracy

3:15 p.m. – Closing

This event is free and open to the public.  For more information on Housing for All Watertown go to: https://www.housingforallwatertown.org/

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LETTER: Resident Endorses School Committee Candidate

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I’m writing to urge Watertown voters to vote for Sheila Krishnan for School Committee. Sheila and her husband Steve, both educators themselves, have chosen to rise their kids in Watertown because they love the level of community engagement they’ve found here. I first got to know Sheila through the Kingian Response Team, and we have connected over our shared interest in history and ongoing learning despite our different personal backgrounds. Since then, I’ve watched with admiration at her success in bringing together different parts of the community in service of our youth. She brings a rare combination of deep insight and non-nonsense smarts to complex problems. She helps colleagues get to the heart of the matter with grace and wisdom.

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See What the City Councilor At-Large Hopefuls Spoke About During the Candidate Forum

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The five candidates for City Councilor At-Large appeared at the candidate forum hosted by Watertown News and Watertown Cable. The replay of the forum is available from WCA-TV. The candidates running for the four spots on the Council are Tom Tracy, Tony Palomba, Theo Offei, John Gannon, and Caroline Bays. They spoke about a variety of subjects, including property taxes, the future of Watertown Square, what to do with Watertown Middle School, housing, and City staffing priorities. Click here to watch the video: http://vodwcatv.org/internetchannel/show/4134?site=1

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Thursday night, the candidates running for District C City Councilor will take appear in a live broadcast from the WCA-TV studio.

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LETTER: Resident Endorses Candidate for Library Trustee

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I attended last week’s WCA-TV Library Trustee Candidate Forum, and I continue to be impressed with Mr. Xin Peng. In his few years here, I have never seen someone connect so many people so rapidly. He has been instrumental in Pride month, leads World in Watertown and serves on the Human Rights Commission. And now he is running for Library Trustee in the upcoming election. He is passionate about much, but community empowerment ranks at the top. As an immigrant who became a U.S. citizen last year, Xin brings a deeply personal understanding of how public libraries can transform lives.

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City Council At-Large Candidate Hosting Campaign Kickoff Event

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The following announcement was provided by the Tom Tracy for City Council Campaign:

Dear Friends & Neighbors,

Here’s a short video introduction to Tom and why he seeks to serve you/us as Councilor-At-Large. https://youtu.be/UQjzMtYyZfg 

Then come meet and chat with Tom. The event is from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy the good company of folks vested in Watertown and show your support for someone who will be looking out for all of us and is eager to meet all of you. If you’re shy, come anyway. We’ll introduce you to anyone you’d like to meet. 

WHERE: Donohue’s Bar & Grill, 87 Bigelow Ave., WatertownWHEN: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, 6-8 p.m.