Election 2021
Candidate Q&As: Town Council At-Large, Council President
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Watertown Town Hall
The Town Council will have some new members, including at least one from the Councilor At-Large race.
Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring
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Watertown’s Fahad Khan won his Golden Gloves boxing match in Lowell the same month he won a high school wrestling title. (Photo by James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)
Watertown’s Fahad Khan enjoyed a very successful winter, winning titles on the wrestling mat and in the boxing ring.
Draft Plan for Watertown Sq. Project Had 2 Options; Both Have Multi-Story Garage, 247 Housing Units & a Park
A view of the area proposed to be redeveloped in Watertown Square, including the parking lot behind CVS, Baptist Walk, and some privately owned parcels. (City of Watertown)
Detailed plans for redeveloping Watertown’s Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square, behind CVS, are included in the City’s draft plan for the Demonstration Project. The 163-page document outlines two options, both of which include a multi-story parking garage, a multi-story residential building (both with retail on the ground floor), and a public green space.
Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project
Watertown City Manager George Proakis gave some details about a possible Demonstration Project on the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Monday night, the public got the first glimpse of a possible future for the parking lot behind CVS, the Armenian Museum of America and other businesses in Watertown Square, and it may include a multi-story garage built by the City and a residential building constructed by a private developer.
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Watertown’s First Human Services Director Shaping New Department, New Home for Food Pantry
Part of School Street to Close This Week for Construction
UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution
District A
Candidate Q&As: District Town Councilors
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Town of WatertownA map of Watertown’s Districts: Peach is A, Red is B, Lime Green is C, Green is D.
The Town of Watertown has four districts, each of which is represented by a Town Councilor. In the 2021 Watertown Election three of four districts have contested races.
Around Town
Town of Watertown Seeks Snow Plowing, Salting & Sanding Vendors
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Charlie BreitroseA truck plows a Watertown street.
The following information was provided by the Town of Watertown:
The Town of Watertown is seeking interested vendors for Snow Plowing, Salting and Sanding for the 2021-2022 Snow Emergency Seasons.
Charter Changes
LETTER: Resident Backs Council, School Committee Candidates, Opposes Charter Changes
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To the Editor:
I’m writing today, urging the Common Sense mainstream Watertown voters to participate in the upcoming non-partisan municipal election on November 2, 2021.
Elections
LETTER: District B Resident Endorses Candidate for Town Council
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I am writing to endorse Lisa Feltner for re-election as our District B Councilor.
District A
LETTER: East End Resident Endorses District A Councilor Candidate
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Dear East End neighbors,
I’m writing today as an East End homeowner, a father, and a public servant to endorse Nicole Gardner for Watertown District A Town Councilor. Join me in voting for Nicole on Election Day, this coming Tuesday, November 2.
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LETTER: State Rep. Supports Candidate for School Committee
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Dear Watertown,
It is with great enthusiasm that I write today to endorse Jennifer Nicholson for Watertown School Committee. Watertown is fortunate to have a candidate for School Committee of her caliber and dedication.
Around Town
LETTER: Resident Backs Candidates Who Will Bring “New Blood” to Council, School Committee
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It’s great to live in such an active and diverse town. I’m writing because over the past decade, there has been extreme apathy in the local voting process.