Government
Early Voting for the 2024 Election Begins on Saturday
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Registered Watertown voters can cast their ballot early on 14 days leading up to the November election. See the details provided by the Watertown City Clerk’s office.
Council Votes to Shorten Winter Parking Ban (This Year) & Increase Parking Fines During Snow Emergencies
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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.
City’s Longtime Leader of Community Development and Planning Retiring in January
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.
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Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
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
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Steve Gross to Headline Charles River Chamber’s Fall Business Breakfast
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber invites our local business community to its highly anticipated Fall Business Breakfast presented by Needham Bank on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m. at Newton Marriott.
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LETTER: Resident Strongly Endorses Yes on Question 4
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Hi Massachusetts Voters,
As I have said in a comment, I will be voting yes on all the ballot questions. (Watertown specimen ballots for the general election on Tuesday, November 3rd, can be found here at https://www.watertown-ma.gov/295/Specimen-Ballots). At the root of many of the ballot questions is economic fairness. However, I feel most completed to write about Question 4.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Caught With Stolen Car Keys, Shoplifter with Seven Warrants Arrested
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
Testimonial Dinner Planned to Honor Former Watertown High Football Coach John Barbati
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Sportscaster Mike Lynch to Emcee Nov. 26th Event — Open to the Watertown Community
The following announcement was provided by the organizers of the testimonial dinner:
Watertown High School alums and community members announced plans for a testimonial dinner in honor of former football coach John Barbati. The event, hosted by renowned Boston sportscaster Mike Lynch, takes-place on Tuesday, November 26 at the Watertown Sons of Italy.
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Get to Know Watertown’s Public Arts & Culture Planner in Little Local Conversations Podcast
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Liz Helfer, the City of Watertown’s Public Arts & Culture Planner.
The “Little Local Conversations” podcast spoke with the woman behind public art projects in Watertown, and who also creates art of her own as a sculptor: the City of Watertown’s Public Arts and Culture Planner, Liz Helfer.
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Watertown Girl Scouts Created Pet Pantries at 2 Local Food Pantries
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Watertown Girl Scout Junior Troop 70133 with Kathy Cunningham of the Watertown Food Pantry. The Troop created a Pet Pantry. (Contributed Photo)
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Girl Scout Junior Troop 70133:
By Olivia Nardone Cavanaugh
Members of Watertown Girl Scout Junior Troop 70133 in fifth grade are working to earn their Bronze Award, one of the highest awards in Girl Scouts, by making a difference in their community. The girls conducted observational research and decided they wanted to help wild and domestic animals in Watertown to stay safe and healthy through community education and awareness.
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LETTER: Another Look at Question 2 – Reasons to Vote “Yes”
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Dear Neighbors,
We are Watertown residents and educators working in neighboring school districts (Belmont and Newton) asking you to consider these reasons for voting Yes on Question 2 this election.