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Steve Magoon
After more than 17 years leading Watertown’s economic development and planning efforts, Steve Magoon will be retiring from the City of Watertown at the end of January.
Charlie BreitroseSnow started early Tuesday and will get much heavier during the day.
The overnight parking ban may be reduced by more than a month if the City Council approves a proposal for a temporary modification to the Winter Parking Ban on Tuesday night.
Charlie BreitroseA lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.
Watertown homeowners will see their property taxes rise nearly 7 percent after the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification on Wednesday night.
Six body works businesses in Watertown have been closed indefinitely after being found to be in violation of the City’s new body works regulations.
The Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace turns 10 years old, and there are several events planned to celebrate and create at the same time. See details in the information from Hatch below.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
The latest episode of Eye on Watertown, the podcast co-hosted by longtime Watertown resident Clyde Younger, focuses on two religious holidays which happen to overlap this year. See more information in the announcement below.
The Christmas holiday will impact hours at for Watertown’s municipal facilities, including City Hall, the Library, the Senior Center and the Department of Public Works. See information below.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment:
The Peace and Common Security Working Group of Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment will present a film at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 29 at the Watertown Free Public Library – Watertown Savings Bank Room.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Here are School Vacation Public Skating Hours at the John A. Ryan Arena located at 1 Paramount Place, Watertown from December 22-January 5, 2025:
Staten Rep. John Lawn (right) received the Legislator of the Year Award from MassNAELA Executive Director Clarence Richardson.
At its annual meeting held on December 12, 2024, the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) honored several individuals for their advocacy efforts and commitment to raising awareness of legal issues affecting older adults. Watertown State Rep. John Lawn was named the Legislator of the Year for going above and beyond in supporting legislation that protects the rights and improves the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Half a dozen condos and a townhouse were sold this week.