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Trash bins in Watertown. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
City Manager George Proakis spent more of his vacation than expected talking about trash, the strike, and how to deal with collection while Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 negotiate a contract.
Candidates pulled papers to challenge for seats on the Watertown City Council, School Committee, and Board of Library Trustees in the 2025 Watertown City Election. At least one incumbent on each of the boards will not be running, and there will be new faces on all three.
Watertown Police announced a special recognition for officers and a dispatcher who helped a man who suffered a serious injury after getting his arm caught in a machine.
Watertown DPWCurbside composting toters, like the one on the left, will be part of the Watertown trash and recycling program starting in August.
On Monday, replacement crews during the trash strike continued to collect any missed pickups from last week, so Monday pickups may not all be collected on July 14. The City will keep the drop off area for trash and recycling open from Monday to Friday during the week of July 14, with a limit of three bags of trash or equivalent recycling.
The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:
Mount Auburn Cemetery presents Playwriting for a Cemetery. A Free Lunchtime Event Featuring Playwright Patrick Gabridge, Artist-In Residence.
FREE EVENT – Thursday, Sept. 6, 12:00 pm
Open Letter from the Watertown to Republican Town Committee Chairman:
On behalf of the Watertown Republican Town Committee (WRTC), I want to remind all voters to get out on and vote on Tuesday September 4th in the upcoming State Primary.
Starting in a small barroom, Donohue’s Bar & Grill has expanded and gone through major facelifts over the 20 years since it opened, and has become a fixture in the Watertown restaurant scene. The celebration of Donohue’s 20th anniversary kicks off this week.
The following announcement came from the Watertown Free Public Library:
The Watertown Free Public Library is pleased to announce the 5th Annual 5k fundraiser!
Editor:
I just received a flyer in the mail today from candidate Nick Carter. I would like to respond to the false accusations he writes about Councillor Marilyn Petitto Devaney. He doesn’t tell you the facts as to why the Council/ Councillor Devaney voted no.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
These Watertown three homes sold this week.
The Watertown Fire Department announced the hiring of a new firefighter, and the retirement of a veteran member of the department.