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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
The following report was provided by The Waltham Times:
By Isabella LaprioreThe Waltham Times
Stephen McDonough, 60, of 251 Ridge Lane, Waltham, pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of child pornography and distributing material of a child in a sexual act at a Sept. 26 arraignment at Waltham District Court.
Watertown students at some grade levels excelled in the math section of the state’s standardized test in 2025. See more details in the announcement provided by the Watertown Public Schools.
The City of Watertown will have a new set of goals used to create the annual budget and make decisions about how municipal departments operate, City Manager City Manager George Proakis said during Tuesday’s State of the City presentation. During the address, he and City Council President Mark Sideris also discussed the Charter Review set to happen in 2026, and the possibility of having a Post Office in the center of town.
The Watertown Recreation Department sent out the following announcements:
Happy New Year:
Well wishes to you and your family for a prosperous, healthy, and happy 2023
The City of Watertown made the following announcement:
Reminder, effective today, January 2, 2023 and continuing to April 1, 2023 the Winter Parking Ban is back in effect and strictly enforced. The regulation reads in part; “No vehicle may remain on any public way for more than one hour between the hours of 1AM and 6AM all days of the week.”
Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
City Manager George J. Proakis is pleased to announce the establishment of Watertown’s first Residents’ Advisory Committee.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking two residents to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Two finalists for the City Auditor will be interviewed by the City Council this week at a special meeting.
Two single families, a two-family and a condo sold this week.
Watertown City Hall
The City of Watertown will receive several million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and the City Council’s Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight will be discussing what to do with the funds.
James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.