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City Manager Talks About Trash Strike; Contract Negotiations Have Stalled

By Charlie Breitrose | 14 hours ago

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.

2025 Watertown Election Includes Races for City Council, School Committee & Library Trustees

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.

Police Officers, Dispatcher Commended for Saving a Worker’s Life

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.

Focus on Missed Trashed Pickups, Drop Off Site Open for Trash & Recycling All Week

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.

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Business

Local Bank Named One of the 50 Fastest Growing Residential Lenders

By Guest Writer | August 25, 2018

The following announcement was provided by Belmont Savings Bank:
Belmont Savings Bank is proud to announce that it has been selected by Banker & Tradesman as a part of their Fast 50 fastest growing residential mortgage lenders. The bank has been ranked in the Residential Lending by Number of Loans category. The Fast 50 rankings are based on the number of loans and dollar volume for the first six months of 2018 as compared to the same time frame in 2017.

Business

Changes Recommended to Plastic Shopping Bag Ban to Encourage Reusable Bags

By Charlie Breitrose | August 24, 2018

The ban of single use plastic bags has been in place in Watertown for just over a year, and those who pushed for the ban suggest some tweaks be made to the ordinance.

Sports

Watertown Boys & Girls Soccer Teams Kicking Off Season Soon

By Charlie Breitrose | August 24, 2018

The Raiders soccer squads take the field in early September for the beginning of the 2018 season. See the boys and girls varsity schedules below.

Real Estate

More Than a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | August 24, 2018

Check out all the open houses around town this week.

Schools

New Hosmer School Proposal Would Use Less Green Space, Cost More

By Charlie Breitrose | August 23, 2018

The architects designing Watertown’s elementary schools presented a new alternative for the new classroom building at Hosmer Elementary School which would use less open space on the site, but would increase the cost of the project.

Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Seeking 10th Straight State Title in 2018, See the Team’s Schedule

By Charlie Breitrose | August 23, 2018

The Watertown High School field hockey team’s unbeaten streak ended last season, but the Raiders kept their run of state titles alive, winning their ninth straight in 2017.

Around Town

Watertown Library Offers Service With 1,000s of Online Courses

By Guest Writer | August 23, 2018

As kids and teachers prepare for a new school year, the Watertown Free Public Library reminds residents of ALL ages that they can learn online anytime with Lynda.com.

Government

Company Seeking to Store Prefab Homes on Pleasant Street Lot

By Charlie Breitrose | August 22, 2018

The Watertown Planning Board heard a proposal to allow prefabricated homes to be stored on Pleasant Street, across from Russo’s market, for about four months.