Government · Bike & Pedestrian Committee
Bike-Pedestrian Subcommittee Plans Event Materials
Watertown's Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee subcommittee gathered to plan educational materials for summer events.
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Government · Public Arts and Culture Committee
Arts Committee Weighs Mural For Prospect Street
The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee discussed a possible new mural near the Belmont town line and reviewed early survey data for its Public Arts Master Plan update.
Government · Stormwater Advisory Committee
Stormwater panel adopts new operating rules
The Watertown Stormwater Advisory Committee voted 4-0 to adopt updated rules of practice and procedure aligning with the city's revised administrative code.
Government · Licensing Board
Watertown Board Suspends Sons of Italy License
The Watertown Licensing Board suspended the Sons of Italy's Pleasant Street liquor license for one day after finding bartender Alessandro Rosati kept serving vodka sodas to Raymond Murphy, who fell and hit his head during an August 2025 event.
Government · Historic District Commission
Historic Panel Approves 72 Mount Auburn Addition
Watertown's Historic District Commission approved a revised certificate for a seven-unit addition at 72 Mount Auburn Street, 4-0.
Government · Community Preservation Committee
CPC Holds Open House, Takes No Votes
Watertown's Community Preservation Committee marked its 10th anniversary with an open house gathering resident input rather than taking votes.
Government · Stormwater Advisory Committee
Stormwater Committee approves operational rules
Stormwater Committee voted unanimously to approve its operational Rules of Practice and Procedure. The committee met remotely with Nancy Hammett, Sean Harrington, Chris Coner, and Katie Swan present; Warren Tolman was absent.
Government · Licensing Board
Licensing Board Approves Applications, Suspends Two Establishments
The Watertown Licensing Board approved nine applications and suspended two establishments.
Government · Community Preservation
CPA Committee Opens 5-Year Plan to Community Input
Watertown Community Preservation Committee gathered input for five-year plan update. The committee gathered feedback Thursday through breakout groups organized by funding category, with participants identifying priorities in historic preservation, open space and recreation, and housing.
Government · City Council
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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