City Council approves $750K sewer loan, $30K fire transfer
Watertown City Council approved $750,000 in sewer improvements and equipment funding at a March 10 meeting.
City Council · Meeting of March 10, 2026
Watertown City Council approved $750,000 in sewer improvements and equipment funding at a March 10 meeting. The council voted unanimously to approve the sewer loan and a $30,000 fire equipment transfer, with City Manager George Proakis noting the funding will support protective gear and new firefighter hires. The council unanimously approved a therapeutic recreation partnership with Belmont, committing $50,000 annually for a shared Recreation Therapist position serving approximately 200 participants.
The council adopted 36 capital improvement recommendations for 2027-2031, voted to cap FY27 capital spending at 8% of the operating budget, and requested Department of Public Works memos on Arsenal Street ADA compliance and lead water service completion.
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Source: the City Council meeting of March 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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