City manager presents $25M senior center plan
Watertown's city manager outlined a roughly $25 million path to a new senior center. City Manager George Proakus told the Council on Aging that the fiscal 2027 capital plan carries $17 million for the project, backed by about $7.6 million in stabilization set-asides.
Council on Aging · Meeting of February 11, 2026
Watertown's city manager outlined a roughly $25 million path to a new senior center. City Manager George Proakus told the Council on Aging that the fiscal 2027 capital plan carries $17 million for the project, backed by about $7.6 million in stabilization set-asides. Borrowing could begin in fiscal 2029, he said, putting a building about five years out.
He said he wants a building committee running by June and is seeking senior center control of the Phillips gym, the multi-purpose room and more parking. "It's a sign of our success that people are fighting over parking," Proakus said. Members planned a support letter and a councilor visit, and approved last month's minutes.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of February 11, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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