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Council OKs Willow Park tax-break petition
The Watertown City Council voted unanimously to seek special state legislation preserving a tax exemption for the Willow Park affordable housing project.
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Watertown traffic panel updates controls for school transition
The Watertown Traffic Commission unanimously approved parking and traffic control updates as Watertown High School transitioned from temporary to permanent facility.
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Council confirms election commissioner despite impartiality concerns
Watertown City Council confirmed Antonio Molle to the Board of Election Commissioners for a term expiring April 1, 2030, on a 6-to-0 vote with 2 councilors marked present, despite concerns raised by Councilor Theophilus Offei.
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City Council approves $1.46 million for police EV charging equipment
Watertown City Council authorized $1.46 million in police station EV charging equipment with two unanimous votes.
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Council Approves $990,000 for Walker Pond Park Design
The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a $990,000 Community Preservation Act grant for the design phase of Walker Pond Park, which will fund landscape architecture, engineering, environmental assessment, and permitting with expected completion near 2028.
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Housing Trust Awards $150,000 to Metro West for Affordable Housing
Watertown Affordable Housing Trust approved $150,000 in funding for Metro West Collaborative Development to acquire and conduct due diligence on a 49-unit affordable housing project at 108 Water Street.
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City Council approves revised noise ordinance
Watertown City Council approved a revised noise ordinance restricting commercial lawn and grounds maintenance equipment to 7:00 am to 5:00 pm hours, rejecting an attempt by Council member Caroline Bays to move the start time to 8:00 am.
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Watertown approves four-year City Manager extension
City Council extended City Manager George Proakis' contract through August 2030 with annual salary increases of 4.5 percent to $255,668 effective August 15, 2026, and $267,173 from July 1, 2027, all votes unanimous. Council President Mark S. Sideris called Proakis a well-above-average manager.
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Committee Appoints Two to Cable Access Board
The Committee on Education and School System Matters appointed two members to the Watertown Cable Access Corporation Board.
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Council votes $3M for middle school design phase
The Watertown City Council voted to transfer $3 million to advance the new middle school into its design development phase.
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