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3 weeks ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow
By Tim Sullivan,ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN -- In response to two tragic and avoidable deaths this past winter, several voices from the Building a Welcoming Watertown Organization filled City Hall during Tuesday's Common Council meeting to advocate for a proposal for public/private partnership to create an Emergency Warming Shelter. Tuesday's meeting started with public comments from Rev. Dr. Christopher Ross. Explore newsletters
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4 weeks ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Ed Zagorski
By TIM SULLIVAN [email protected],ED ZAGORSKI [email protected] WATERTOWN - Looking for something to do Saturday evening? Look no further than the Bentzin Family Town Square where the City of Watertown will celebrate its Third Annual Birthday Bash on Saturday where festivities will begin at 5 p.m.Explore newsletters
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1 month ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow
WATERTOWN -- As the Wastewater Treatment Plant has been managing ongoing issues with clogged waste-activated sludge lines for the last several years, the City's Public Works Commission approved the purchase of a Sewer-747-FR2000 Eco Trailer Jetter from Brown Equipment Company for $103,055.64 during Wednesday's meeting. With limited access points for cleaning, these lines are six inches in diameter and span over 900 feet in length.
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1 month ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow
WATERTOWN - With a new Mayor and Common Council, it was only a matter of time before the City of Watertown Boards and Committees brought fresh appointments; some new, and some familiar. The City's Town Square Programming Commission saw the biggest influx with four new member-terms brought to the team. Stephanie Broere is replacing Jody Purtell as its Main Street Representative and Kerry Kneser is serving his first two-year term as the Park and Rec Representative.
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1 month ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow
By TIM SULLIVAN [email protected],ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN -- The Common Council issued three new licenses Tuesday, and one more with conditions, during last week's meeting. A Temporary Class "B" License for the Bentzin Family Town Square Summer Concert Series event on May 31 was issued. The event is sponsored by the Watertown Main Street Program and will be held from 5-10 p.m. at the Town Square, 1 W. Main Street. Explore newsletters
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1 month ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow
WATERTOWN - Coming off the heels of the heels of the recently canned North 1st Street development and amidst resurrected downtown parking discussions, 107 E. Main St. owner Dave Paape was afforded the opportunity to share his findings of his own independent downtown parking study, to mixed resulted at Wednesday's crowded City of Watertown Redevelopment Authority.
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1 month ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Ed Zagorski
By TIM SULLIVAN [email protected],By Ed Zagorski [email protected] WATERTOWN - The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education to fill its vacancy with candidate Laurie Hoffmann at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening. The vote came on the heels of a vacancy left by the resignation of school board member Fred Jandt, who most recently served as board president. Explore newsletters
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1 month ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Ed Zagorski
By TIM SULLIVAN [email protected],ED ZAGORSKI [email protected] JOHNSON CREEK - Brian Norby has purchased the former Johnson Creek Elementary School building for $1.32 million on April 30. Norby owns American Way Engineering in Johnson Creek. Although Norby would not get into specifics about what his plans are with the school building he did say the existing building will remain. The school was located at 305 Milwaukee St., adjacent to Crossroads Community Church. Explore newsletters
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1 month ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow
By TIM SULLIVAN [email protected],ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN - The Common Council has officially fully and finally resolved the City's claim against Ray Stadler Construction Co., Inc. and bonder Granite Re, Inc. regarding the Riverside Park Restrooms contract. After deliberating in closed session on Tuesday, the Council voted to authorize a release agreement with Granite Re, Inc. Explore newsletters
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1 month ago | 
wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow
By TIM SULLIVAN [email protected],ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN - After convening in closed session Tuesday night, the City of Watertown Common Council issued its terms for suspension with Tequila Nights' liquor license, 617 S. 1st Street. Outlined in a memo provided to the city's Licensing Board via Assistant Police Chief Ben Olsen, Tequila Nights had a list of ongoing issues resulting in law-enforcement actions:Explore newsletters
