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New Assistant Director Hired for Watertown Recreation Department
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The City of Watertown announced the hiring of a new Assistant Director in the Recreation Department. See the details, below.
City’s Longtime Leader of Community Development and Planning Retiring in January
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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.
Winter Parking Ban Could be Shortened by City Council
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.
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
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 Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
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.
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John Airasian’s Family Remember His Love for His Family, His Business & His Community
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Runs Into A Dominant Opponent in the State Div. 3 Semifinal
Senior Center Teams with New Veterans Services Officer to Honor Watertown Veterans
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Nutcracker on Stage & on Screen, Vintage Market, Jingle Jam & Yoga
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I am returning from an extended vacation and a visit from COVID with a very Christmas-themed Watertown weekend, my apologies for missing the Chanukah party last weekend. This weekend Watertown is digging into Christmas seriously with both a movie and a live performance of the Nutcracker. The performance at the Mosesian Center is a ballet that takes a different twist on the story. The film of a traditional ballet performance is at the Majestic 7. At Grace Chapel on Sunday afternoon, there is a kid-focused Christmas party, and at Arsenal Yards, a cool pop-up market for buying sustainable locally made gifts. In order to replace the jingle bells in your brain with some relaxation vibes, on Saturday head over to Artemis Yoga for a special yoga class focused on the solstice.
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Toys Delivered to 100s of Watertown Families in Need by Police & Firefighters for the Whooley Foundation
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Some of the toys collected for the 2024 Sonny Whooley Foundation. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The mission given to 40 Watertown police officers and firefighters Tuesday morning was to fill boxes full of gifts, and then deliver them to more than 150 families around the Community.
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Local Podcast: Meet a Local Cookie Maker & the Director of Watertown Cable
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Elan Rohde
Podcast host Matt Hanna spoke with the woman behind one of Watertown’s favorite cookie makers, and also caught up with the executive director of Watertown Cable. Find out more about these episodes of Little Local Conversations.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Watertown Will Get Some Chilly Weather Leading Up to Christmas
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Watertown will experience a chilly stretch from December 19 to 26.
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Council President Calls for Recognition of Watertown’s Efforts to Create Housing
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City Council President Mark Sideris speaks at the 2024 Inauguration. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown City Council President Mark Sideris recently wrote a letter to the Boston Globe asking for recognition of the City’s effort to allow housing, going above and beyond the state’s requirements.
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Coming to the Mosesian Center: Live Music, Classes, Call for Artists
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Mosesian Center for the Arts has live performances as well as classes on writing, and preparing for your audition coming up. Also, a call for artists. See more information below.
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Watertown Receives Grant to Evaluate ADA Accessibility
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Watertown City Hall
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Massachusetts Office on Disability’s (MOD) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self Evaluation and Transition Planning grant!