A. Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to Install 27 ± Feet of Conduit in Main Street Northwesterly from Manhole #7921, Turning Southwesterly, Approximately 117 Feet Northwest of Church Street to Upgrade Existing Electric Service to Accommodate a Roof Top Antenna at 78 Main Street
B. Consideration and Approval of Submitting the Accelerated Repair Program Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Vote on a Proposed Zoning Map Amendment by Removing the Parcels of Land Located at 70, 78, 84-86, and 88 Galen Street from the Limited Business District and into the I-2 (Industrial-2) Zoning District in Keeping with Abutting Properties
B. Public Hearing and Action on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Assisted Living Overlay District, Section 5.11 to Add Language Clarifying the Intent and Purposes, and to Change the Affordable Housing Requirements to be Consistent with Section 5.07 of Said Zoning Ordinance
C. Public Hearing and Action on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by Amending Section 8.00 to Add New Language Regulating the Removal of Ledge When Performed by a Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Jackhammer
D. Public Hearing and Action on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by Amending Section 4.03: Accessory Uses and Other Changes to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance as Needed so as to Clarify the Dimensional and Other Requirements for Accessory Buildings/Structures
A. First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval of the Town Manager, to Borrow and/or Expend Monies in the Amount of $2,500,000 under Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws or any Other Enabling Authority to Pay Costs of Constructing, Reconstructing, Paving, Repairing or Otherwise Improving Streets and Sidewalks, Including if Necessary, Convenient or Desirable Improving Underground Ducts and Conduits and Paying All Other Costs Incidental and Related to Such Street and Sidewalk Work, Including if Necessary, Convenient or Desirable, Underground Duct or Conduit Improvements, and the Payment of All Other Costs Incidental and Related Thereto. Any Premium Received by the Town upon the Sale of Any Bonds or Notes Approved by this Vote, Less Any Such Premium Applied to the Payment of the Costs of Issuance of Such Bonds or Notes, May be Applied to the Payment of Costs Approved by this Vote in Accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, Thereby Reducing the Amount Authorized to be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a Like Amount
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Confirmations to the Historic District Commission – Kenneth M. Woodland, Chair: ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town Council Confirm Robert Bloomberg for Appointment to the Historic District Commission for a Term to Expire on November 15, 2020
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Confirmations to the Historic District Commission – Kenneth M. Woodland, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 2) That the Town Council Confirm Harvey Steiner for Reappointment to the Historic District Commission for a Term to Expire on November 15, 2022
A. Refer to the Committee on Public Works to Consider Participating in the "Simple Recycling" or a Like Program
B. Refer to the Committee on Public Works to Consider Conducting a Recycling Survey with Republic Services
A. Submission of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
B. Request for Confirmation of an Appointment to the Licensing Board
C. Request for Confirmation of an Appointment to the Cable Access Corporation Board of Directors
Since 2005, Watertown Cable Access Corp (WCA-TV) has been Watertown's Public, Education, & Government Access (PEG) station. Our mission is to provide local coverage of city wide meetings, events, and educational activities to the residents of Watertown, while providing a space for community members to learn and grow their knowledge of video production.
