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Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban will last just two months in 2026, from Jan. 1 to March 1, after the City Council approved a temporary change in the overnight parking regulations. In addition, they approved a sharp increase in fines for cars left on the road during a snow emergency.
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.
(Courtesy of DesignMy Education)
Watertown Middle School-aged students can participate in an entrepreneurship program run by DesignMy Education and offered through the Watertown Adult & Community Education Catalog. See the information provided by Watertown Community and Adult Education and DesignMy Education.
Registration is now open for the annual Thanksgiving run/walk hosted by Donohue’s Bar & Grill. See the announcement, below.
Charlie Breitrose
Watertown voters came out to vote in large numbers, both on election day and during the early voting and mail-in period.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Through the month of November, the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program will support Watertown-based Operation American Soldier.
Before and after photos.
Submitted by Trees for Watertown
How is it that big urban trees play an absolutely vital role in protecting cities against climate change? And what can cities do to better protect these climate warriors? This is the message that Dr. William R. Moomaw will present at Watertown’s Free Public Library at Trees for Watertown’s annual meeting on Saturday, November 9 from noon to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Walter G. Maximenko, 73, passed away from COPD on November 2, 2024, at Northern Light Mayo Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.
Hanna Opdahl sells her homemade jams and preserves at the Watertown Farmers Market, at other markets, and online. (Contributed Photo)
Jams and jellies run in the family. Or at least, they do for Hanna Opdahl, Watertown resident and owner of Berry Mari and Belle.