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Watertown Cable Invites Non-Profits to Record PSA Messages
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Watertown Cable is inviting non-profits and other organizations to record a commercial as part of PSA Day. See information 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.
More Headlines
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
Around Town
Two Dozen Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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See the properties in Watertown hosting open houses this weekend.
Around Town
Lost Diamond Recovered With the Help of Watertown DPW Employee
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A woman who realized she had lost the diamond off her ring in a recycling bin recovered the stone thanks to the assistance of a Watertown Public Works employee who sifted through the refuse.
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Senior Snow Shoveling Program Accepting Applications from Seniors
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Seniors in Watertown can apply to get help shoveling their sidewalks. See information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Around Town
Mt. Auburn St. Repaving Between School and Summer St. Starts Next Week
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The City of Watertown sent out the following information:
Temporary Paving Expected to be Completed Next Week
Newport Construction will be leveling and laying temporary pavement moving east on Mount Auburn Street, starting at Summer Street and ending just prior to School Street. Both eastbound and westbound lanes will be completed, starting on the eastbound side of the street. The road lines will be restriped once the paving is completed to look the same as it was previously.
Government
City Council Votes to Make Renovating Watertown Middle School a Priority
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Watertown Middle School
Watertown Middle School will be the next major project constructed by the City of Watertown. Tuesday night, the City Council voted to move the school to the top of the Capital Projects list. One of the primary reasons was to take advantage of the cost savings provided by using the modular classes set up on Moxley Field for students while the school is under construction.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Wanted to Apply for Zoning Board, Planning Board, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission
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Watertown residents can apply to be on the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. See more details, below.
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Fitness Studio Offering Free Class with Donation for Watertown Food Pantry Holiday Shop
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Watertown’s Get Lively Health and Fitness will host a free class for a good cause on Dec. 7. See information, below.