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Bud’s Goods, Watertown’s Second Cannabis Dispensary, Opening Soon

By Charlie Breitrose | 23 hours ago

Bud’s GoodsBud’s Goods, Watertown’s second marijuana dispensary, will soon be opening on Pleasant Street.

Watertown’s second recreational marijuana dispensary will open soon on the west side of town. Owners want it to have a homey feel and it will be the only “small cannabis” operator.

Police Log: Man Backed Car Into Woman, Driver Hits Parked Construction Vehicle

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Watertown Cable Wins Two Hometown Media Awards

WCA-TV is excited to announce that we have received two Hometown Media Awards from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation.

City Council Tips Hat Toward Who Will be the Next City Manager

City Manager Finalist George Proakis.

The decision is not official, but a majority of members of the City Council said that they would choose George Proakis to be the next Watertown City Manager after interviewing the three finalists on Thursday night. The official vote will be made at a future meeting.

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Event Planned to Honor Former City Manager Driscoll’s 45 Years of Service

By Charlie Breitrose | May 13, 2022

An event will be held to celebrate former City Manager Michael J. Driscoll’s 45 years of service to the City of Watertown on Saturday May 21, 2022 at the Commander’s Mansion.

Business

Watertown Restaurant a Finalist in National Contest for “Serving Their Community”

By Charlie Breitrose | May 12, 2022

Watertown’s Ritcey East has chosen as one of five finalists in a contest run by Toast for restaurants who make a difference in their communities. The winner will received $10,000, and voting is now open.

Celebration of Spring

Perkins School & Revels Present 21st Annual Celebration of Spring on Facebook Live

By Guest Writer | May 12, 2022

RevelsRevels singers and the Perkins School for the Blind will put on a musical Celebration of Spring.

The following information was provided by Revels:

Join us for our 21st annual springtime collaboration with the talented Perkins School community! 

Around Town

Catch Basin Cleaning in Watertown; Rain Barrels Available from DPW

By Guest Writer | May 12, 2022

The Watertown Department of Public Works provided the following information:

Beginning the week of May 9, 2022, the City will be cleaning stormwater catch basins throughout the City, utilizing a contractor, BMC Corp. There are about 3,600 catch basins in the City and it will take about a month to clean them all.

Around Town

Free Health Fair to be Hosted by Mount Auburn Hospital Open to All

By Guest Writer | May 11, 2022

A free health fair will be presented by the Armenian American Medical Association, Mount Auburn Hospital, and The City of Watertown. The event is open to all.

Comprehensive Plan

City Officials to Talk About Watertown’s Comprehensive Plan at Business Coalition Event

By Charlie Breitrose | May 11, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall

Officials from City Hall will talk about the process of updating Watertown’s primary planning document, the Comprehensive Plan, during an event hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition.

City Council

City Manager Finalists Discuss Why They Want to Come to Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | May 10, 2022

Watertown City Hall

The three finalists for Watertown City Manager met with the public, and answered questions on Monday night. They shared some of their philosophies and approach to leadership, as well as why they want to become the City’s chief executive.

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Freedom Garden to Break Ground at Watertown’s 2nd Annual Poppy Picnic

By Guest Writer | May 10, 2022

The City of Watertown invites the public to come to the Commander’s Mansion on May 27 for the Second Annual Poppy Picnic!

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