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City Closings & Trash Schedule for Presidents Day Week
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The City of Watertown announced that some municipal buildings and facilities will be closed for Presidents Day. See the information from the City below.
Negotiations Fail to Reach Agreement in Trash Strike
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Watertown DPWWatertown trash and recycling and compost bins.
The two sides met Friday to discuss the trash strike impacting more than a dozen other communities, including Watertown, but left without coming to an agreement.
Trash Strike: City Manager’s Letter to Republic & Teamsters, City Won’t Join Legal Action
Overflowing trash and recycling bins on Main Street during the trash strike. (Photo by Dean Martino)
Watertown will not be joining the six communities seeking legal action against Republic Services for costs incurred from the trash strike. However, City Manger George Proakis sent a letter to Republic and Teamsters Local 25 urging them to get back to the bargaining table and reach a contract agreement.
State Rep. Lawn Says “I am Deeply Sorry” After OUI Arrest
State Rep. John Lawn
Watertown’s John Lawn, State Representative for the westside of Watertown, said “I am deeply sorry,” in a statement following his arrest on Wednesday for driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of property damage.
City Manager Talks About Trash Strike; Contract Negotiations Have Stalled
Trash bins in Watertown. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
City Manager George Proakis spent more of his vacation than expected talking about trash, the strike, and how to deal with collection while Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 negotiate a contract.
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2025 Watertown Election Includes Races for City Council, School Committee & Library Trustees
Police Officers, Dispatcher Commended for Saving a Worker’s Life
Focus on Missed Trashed Pickups, Drop Off Site Open for Trash & Recycling All Week
Entertainment
Cartoon: Small Saves Celebrates Valentine’s Day
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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.
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Watertown Woman Turned Her Love of Chocolate Into a Business
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Amy Vachon, owner of Sotto Chocolate, runs the business out of her Watertown home. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Aromas rich with fruity and earthy tones fill the air each time Amy Vachon goes to work creating a batch of craft chocolate from beans she acquires from Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Schools
Students Wanted to Participate in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
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Watertown students can apply to be part of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. The Rotary Club of Watertown provided the following information.
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More Than a Dozen Properties Hosting Open Houses in Watertown
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A baker’s dozen of open houses will be held in Watertown over the weekend.
Weather
Watertown Forecast: Snow and Mix Over Weekend Followed by Cold Temps
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Here’s the updated daily weather forecast, from Friday, February 14 to Friday February 21 by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting:
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East Watertown Intersection to be Named for Armenian Immigrant and Artist Arshile Gorky
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Arshile Gorky painting at his sister Akabi’s house on Dexter Avenue in Watertown, c. 1922. (Unknown photographer. Collection of the Arshile Gorky Foundation).
An intersection in East Watertown will be named in honor of an Armenian artist who made his home in Watertown for several years.
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Housing for All Watertown Hosting Panel Discussion on 100% Affordable Housing
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The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:
Housing for All Watertown (HAW) would like to invite all to the “What Will It Take to Build 100% Affordable Housing in Watertown?” forum on Sunday, Feb. 23. The purpose is to gain an understanding of Watertown’s Affordable Housing situation and the possibilities for change. There will be presentations followed by a panel discussion of developers and planners.