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.
City Council · Meeting of June 23, 2026
WATERTOWN — 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 Council also approved $1.5 million in capital project transfers including $445,000 for DPW solar array and canopies, $373,000 for Parker Building renovations (which exceeded 15 percent contingency due to unforeseen asbestos and bathroom work), $246,000 for electric police vehicles, $70,000 for senior shuttle bus, and $500,000 from fire salaries to reduce fire engine borrowing. Committee appointments were approved unanimously and first readings held on fire engine loan, water and sewer rates, and noise ordinance.
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Source: the City Council meeting of June 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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