State Sen. Brownsberger Lands Committee Chairmanship

Watertown's Tolman Off to Strong Fundraising Start in Race for AG

Snow Storm Cancels Watertown Inauguration Ceremony

Elected officials will be sworn in at a later date.

Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts

State health officials are asking people to get flu shots.

Watertown's Councilors, School Committee Members Will be Sworn In Jan. 2

The public is invited to the event at Tufts Health Plan.

Congressional Race Brings Changes at State House

Recap and analysis of the week in state government by State House News Service.

Watertown's Treasurer Takes Belmont's Assistant Town Administrator Position

Phyllis Marshall-Hartman has spent the past dozen years working at Watertown Town Hall.

Katherine Clark Sworn in as Congresswoman

Melrose resident and Democrat Katherine Clark was sworn in Thursday as a member of the Mass. Congressional Delegation.

Town Council Taking Steps to Quiet Airplane Noise in Watertown

Watertown seeks a voice on controlling noise from planes heading to Boston.

Which Community Had the Highest Voter Turnout?

The highest vote total was 48% in one town.

Clark Defeats Addivinola, Wins Race for Congress

Katherine Clark easily defeated Republican challenger Frank Addivinola Jr. and two other candidates in the race for Edward Markey's 5th Congressional District seat.

Clark Projected to win US Rep Race

Clark will take seat vacated by Senator Ed Markey.

Congressional Candidates Discuss Ways to Make College Affordable

To help readers make a choice in the congressional election on Tuesday, Patch asked the candidates where they stand on making a college education affordable for all Americans.

Sen. Warren Campaigns for Congressional Candidate Clark

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Dec. 10 to elect a U.S. Representative for the 5th Congressional District.

Mary Z Connaughton, Worcester Sheriff Stump for Congressional Candidate Addivinola

Framingham's Mary Z. Connaughton said Massachusetts needs independent thinkers like Republican congressional candidate Frank Addivinola. Election day is Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Congressional Candidates Discuss ​Immigration

To help readers make a choice in the ​congressional election on Tuesday, Patch asked the candidates where they stand on ​immigration.

Congressional Candidates on the Environment and Energy Policy

To help readers make a choice in the congressional election on Tuesday, Patch asked the candidates what role should the federal government have with the environment and energy policy.

Governor Chooses Watertown to be Part of Solar Incentive Program

Watertown residents and businesses will be able to take advantage of solar incentives.

Congressional Candidates Discuss Gun Control

To help readers make a choice in the congressional election on Tuesday, Patch asked the candidates where they stand on gun ownership and gun control.

See How Much You Will Pay in Property Taxes

The average residential property bill will rise 1.9 percent.

Watertown Residents Can Sound Off About Airplane Noise

A Town Council subcommittee will host a discussion of noise from air traffic from Logan Airport.

Should Communities Be Allowed to Require Sprinkler Systems?

A bill has been filed by state Rep. Ruth Balser.

Planning Board Approves 65-Unit Development on the Westside of Watertown

Dozens of residents spoke out against the mixed-use project, which will also include space for offices and a restaurant.

Watertown Given Highest Bond Rating from Standard & Poor's

Watertown's improved bond rating will save the town money when borrowing.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Patrick is Giving Governor's Office $9 Million Facelift

The renovations include energy-efficient windows, wheelchair ramps, sprinklers, security cameras and new phone and Internet lines.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

See What the Candidates had to Say After the Watertown Election

A number of Town Council candidates and a School Committee candidate wrote messages.

Watertown's Warren Tolman Eyes Statewide Office

The former state senator joined the race for Attorney General.

You May Pay Less in Income Taxes Next Year

State law says that the state must reduce the tax rate by .05 percentage points if “certain collections benchmarks are met,” reported the Boston Business Journal.

See Which Part of Town Gave Candidates the Most Support in Watertown's Election

Even those not elected had strong showings in certain parts of town.

See the Winners in the Watertown Town Election

Voters chose their favorites for Council President, Town Councilor-at-large and School Committee.

Two Mixed Use Projects with Housing May be in the Works in Watertown

Two projects - one with 65 housing units, the other with 24 - will soon be brought before Planning Board.

See the Latest Endorsements for the Watertown Town Election

Letters from Peter Koutoujian, Cecilia Lenk, David Leon, a group of Watertown Moms, Richard Marcus and John Airasian.

School Committee Hopefuls Talk About What to Do With the Town School Buildings

All agree something must be done, see what approach they want to take.

Town Council Candidates Spar Over Development in Watertown

New building projects brings more revenue for the town, as well as some headaches for neighbors.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Find Out the Priorities of the Town Council President Candidates

The candidates talked about development, the town budget and more.

Endorsements and Letters to the Editor on the Watertown Town Elections

State Reps. Jonathan Hecht and John Lawn wrote letters, along with Wal-Mart opponent Mike Mandel and Town Council President candidate Clyde Younger.

Town Councilor Candidates Talk About Their Priorities

The hopefuls for councilor-at-large debated during the League of Women Voters forum.