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City Will Not Impose Fines for Not Clearing Snow in 2024-25 Season
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Watertown residents will have another year to get used to the new snow and ice removal requirements.
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.
Mosesian Center for the Arts Welcomes Boston Dance Theater as Company-in-Residence
Boston Dance Theater joins the Mosesian Center for the Arts as a company-in-residence. (Photo by Sean Pfeiffer)
Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts will welcome a new company-in-residence, with the addition of Boston Dance Theater. See more information in the announcement from the MCA, below.
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.
More Headlines
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
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
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LETTER: Is Watertown in Balance?
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
Are We in Balance?
Balance: “An even distribution of weight, enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.” Oxford Languages
I was reading a Watertown News article entitled: “Life Science Building Could Potentially Go on Part of the Home Depot Parking Lot” and the comments that ensued and felt the need to write. As usual, it got long!
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Unity Breakfast Seeks Nominations for Unity Award
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Charlie BreitroseA mural created by Watertown High School students for the 20th annual Unity Breakfast.
The following announcement was submitted by the Watertown Unity Breakfast Planning Committee:
Who is Your Unsung Hero?
Do you have an unsung hero in your Watertown life? Perhaps your hero is an individual, or a group of folks, who have worked hard to make our community more welcoming and inclusive, and to ensure fair and equal treatment for all who live or work in Watertown?
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See How to Participate in the Winter Celebration of Light & Make Your Own Lantern
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The following announcement was provided by the Public Arts & Culture Committee and the Watertown Cultural Council:
River of Light is a celebration of light in winter featuring a parade of community-made lanterns. Presented by the Public Arts & Culture Committee in partnership with the Watertown Cultural Council, the lantern making workshops and wintertime parade build community and bring light. The parade is free and open to the public and will take place on January 18th, but it’s time to start building the lanterns!
Schools
Naming of New WHS Gym & Auditorium Put on Hold, List of Nominations Released
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Ai3 ArchitectsA rendering of the designs for the new Watertown High School viewed from Columbia Street.
The School Committee voted to take more time to make the decision about after whom the gymnasium and auditorium at the new Watertown High School should be named, and will come up with criteria to judge the nominations submitted by the public.
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LETTER: Progressive Watertown Endorses 2 Ballot Questions
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The following piece was submitted by Progressive Watertown:
There are the five state-wide ballot questions on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
Question 1: Determining State Auditor’s Authority to Audit the Legislature
Question 2: Eliminating the use of the MCAS as a Graduation Requirement
Question 3: Unionization for Transportation Network Drivers (Uber and Lyft)
Question 4: Limited Legalization and Regulation of Certain Natural Psychedelic Substances (such as Psilocybin)
Question #5: Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers.
Entertainment
Wicked Watertown: Pumpkin Carving, Stories by Flashlight & a Corn Maze & More Fun
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The Watertown Events staff announced Wicked Watertown at the Commander’s Mansion in October. See more details below:
Wicked Watertown is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. The event will take place outdoors and indoors on the Commander’s Mansion property.
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MassDOT Hosting Meeting About Plans for Newton Corner Mass Pike Interchange
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MassDOT’s study area at Newton Corner. The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Massachusetts Department of Transportation is leading two exciting projects to transform Newton Corner. If you travel through the area on your way in/out of Watertown, you may be interested in learning more and providing input. Please let your voice be heard on how you use Newton Corner to connect to your public transit trips to improve your commute; the quality and safety of walking and cycling through; how you think overall safety and comfort can be addressed; how you best see sidewalks, parks, public space & destinations in the study area being used; and what your own long-term transit & commuting vision is for the area. The Newton Corner Improvements Project construction is starting!