The Community Preservation Committee elected Marissa Mayo as chair and Allison Eck as vice chair for one-year terms beginning July 1st. Community Preservation Coordinator Lanae Handy reported the fund held $4,641,098 in revenue as of June 1, with $3.2 million generated from surcharge, state match…
The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals accepted modified site plan details for the 550 Arsenal Street development unanimously. Acting Chair Christopher H. Heep, Members Alexander Dale, and Alternates Gregory Girard and Samuel Odamah approved the improvements presented by National Development.
Watertown Traffic Commission voted unanimously to advance a 25 mph citywide speed limit study, with work to be conducted by consultants under direction of City management and subject to City Council approval.
Watertown's Committee on Human Services unanimously backed two Council on Aging candidates.
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.
The Committee on Education and School System Matters appointed two members to the Watertown Cable Access Corporation Board.
Committee on Economic Development and Planning voted unanimously to recommend three residents for city boards. John G. Gannon (Chair), Vincent J. Piccirilli (Vice Chair), and Lisa J. Feltner (Secretary) backed all candidates without opposition in confirmation interviews.
The Watertown Stormwater Committee elected three officers and discussed recruitment for two vacant member seats. Nancy Hammett was elected chair, Katie Swan was elected clerk, and Warren Tolman was elected vice chair by 3-0 votes during the June 18 remote meeting.
The Watertown Licensing Board granted extended closing hours to six establishments under a temporary state pilot program through July 31.
Watertown Historical Commission cleared two demolition applications without requiring a public hearing.
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