Town Councilor Kenneth Woodland writes about the petition submitted to the Town Council about reversing the Supreme Court's campaign financing ruling.
Councilors will send a letter outlining town voters' support of the non-binding ballot measure asking for the Supreme Courts decision in the political finance question to be overturned.
The nation's highest court will rule on cases from California and New York.
Gov. Patrick's plan to make up a $540 million shortfall calls for cuts to local aid and special education funds.
Incoming Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren will take office in January.
The most money was spend on the Question 2, the doctor-assisted suicide measure, which had almost $6 million in spending.
Watertown's tax rate was $14.40 in Fiscal 2012, and the average tax bill was $4,730 - see how it looks compared to neighboring towns and cities.
State Sen. Will Brownsberger writes that the economy and its effect on public transportation are among the biggest challenges for the upcoming Legislative term.
The Town Council approved a tax increase for Fiscal 2013, but will give owner-occupied homes a break.
The Sunland Inc. plant that distributes products to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target and others is linked to Salmonella contamination that made at least 41 people ill in 20 states.
The 1830s farm house that is owned by the Beacon School was also recently added to the Massachusetts Most Endangered Resource List.
Contamination will be removed from the GSA site, on Greenough Boulevard, and buildings will be torn down to make way for wetlands and passive recreation.
Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.
Mark Sideris said he plans to pursue ways to stop a distribution facility opening in town following the passage of Question 3 on Nov. 6.
He will not be charged this time around, according to the Fox 25 News report.
Town Councilor Susan Falkoff and Stormwater Advisory Committee Chair Ernesta Kraczkiewicz write about the history of the site near Arsenal Street, and the upcoming meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers.
The three non-binding ballot questions all passed in Watertown. See where questions and candidates fared best in Tuesday's election.
John Lawn, Will Brownsberger and Marilyn Pettito Devaney win re-election in local races.
Marilyn Pettito Devaney won with 75 percent of the vote in the district that covers more than 30 communities.
Read the ballot questions before you step into the voting booth.
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Find out where to go to cast your vote in the Nov. 6 Presidential Election.
Other communities have wireless internet access for residents, and one Town Councilor wants to look at providing the option in town.
Watertown Democrat John Lawn faces Republican challenger Francis Stanton of Waltham.
Belmont Democrat Will Brownsberger faces Republican challenger Steven Aylward for the senate district that includes Watertown, Belmont and parts of Boston, including the Back Bay, Kenmore Square and The Fenway.
Governor's Councilor Marilyn Pettito Devaney of Watertown is challenged by Thomas Sheff of Newton.
The Watertown Historic District Commission made changes to the historic district ordinance and design rules before sending the proposal for a district, made up of the Orchard House, to state officials
Town Council President said he does not like the idea of repairs on some streets beginning in late October.
Revenues should be up, Town Manager Michael Driscoll said, but expenses will be growing faster.
The Republican Convention's keynote speaker came up to Massachusetts to support Scott Brown's re-election campaign.
The Town Council learned recently that the section of Whitney Hill behind the Public Works facility is not designated as park land, and they want to change that.
Consultants hired by the town will talk with residents about the type of housing they would like to see built in Watertown.
The SNL alum turned U.S. Senator riled up a highly partisan crowd Friday, Oct. 18 in Lexington, where he and local politicians hit on economic and environmental concerns in support of Elizabeth Warren.
Here are details on Monday's presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
The investigation of the patio area did not turn up any violations, but board members believe the restaurant should have gotten permission to put up the shed.
A man has been falsely claiming to work for the Civil Process Division of the sheriff's office.
Here's how Massachusetts Republican and Democrat activists and officials responded to last night's presidential debate.
The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
The last day to register to vote in the Presidential Election is Wednesday, and the Watertown Town Clerk's Office will stay open late that night.
Get the details on the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan airing Thursday night.