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Thompson Park Isn’t Sacred Ground — And Watertown Can’t Afford to Pretend It Is

Watertown Post May 12, 2026

By Hans Wilder | Watertown Post WATERTOWN, NY — An image circulating online this week paints the...

Does the County Have It Out for the City? Watertown’s Development Fight Just Got Harder A pulled $1M infrastructure grant, political infighting, and neighborhood pushback raise a bigger question—why is building anything in the City of Watertown becoming nearly impossible?

A pulled $1M infrastructure grant, political infighting, and neighborhood pushback raise a bigger question—why is building anything in the City of Watertown becoming nearly impossible?

Does the County Have It Out for the City? Watertown’s Development Fight Just Got Harder

Watertown Post March 31, 2026

WATERTOWN, NY — A last-minute decision to pull a major infrastructure grant from a city-backed housing project...

New Judge Takes the Bench — But Why Is Watertown’s City Court a Revolving Door? Photo provided / AI-enhanced background for publication.

New Judge Takes the Bench — But Why Is Watertown’s City Court a Revolving Door?

Watertown Post March 10, 2026

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Kimberly A. Wood is beginning her tenure as a Watertown City Court judge, stepping...

City of the Future? AI, Payroll, and the $90,000 Question If that forecast holds true, cities like Watertown may face a decision that would have sounded like science fiction a decade ago:

If that forecast holds true, cities like Watertown may face a decision that would have sounded like science fiction a decade ago:

City of the Future? AI, Payroll, and the $90,000 Question

Watertown Post February 26, 2026

Watertown Post | Opinion & Analysis By Hans Wilder Watertown once branded itself the “City of the...

Watertown to Receive $1.6 Million in Additional State Aid, Offering Relief but Not Resolution The Governor’s broader plan allocates $150 million in total to upstate municipalities. By comparison, New York City is slated to receive $1.5 billion over two years under separate budget provisions.

The Governor’s broader plan allocates $150 million in total to upstate municipalities. By comparison, New York City is slated to receive $1.5 billion over two years under separate budget provisions.

Watertown to Receive $1.6 Million in Additional State Aid, Offering Relief but Not Resolution

Watertown Post February 24, 2026

By Watertown Post Staff WATERTOWN, N.Y. — After years of complaints from municipal leaders that Albany’s budget...

Watertown City Council Votes to End Outside Flag Requests Digital Media USA

Watertown City Council Votes to End Outside Flag Requests

Watertown Post February 20, 2026

By Watertown Post Staff A closely watched debate over flag displays at Watertown City Hall reached a...

Watertown’s Tax Spike, Budget Crunch, and the Take-Home Vehicle Question 🥧 FY 2025–26 Levy Breakdown (Conceptual Allocation) Major Cost Categories Driving Pressure: Personal Services (largest share) Retirement Contributions Public Safety Operations Infrastructure / DPW General Government Personnel + retirement are the dominant growth drivers.

🥧 FY 2025–26 Levy Breakdown (Conceptual Allocation) Major Cost Categories Driving Pressure: Personal Services (largest share) Retirement Contributions Public Safety Operations Infrastructure / DPW General Government Personnel + retirement are the dominant growth drivers.

Watertown’s Tax Spike, Budget Crunch, and the Take-Home Vehicle Question

Watertown Post February 19, 2026

A Watertown Post Analysis | Watertown, NY 13601 The Bottom Line Over the past 12 months, Watertown...

THEY SAID IT. WE HAVE THE TAPE. This isn’t about scoring partisan points. It’s about memory. Political memory is short — unless someone insists on lengthening it.

This isn’t about scoring partisan points. It’s about memory. Political memory is short — unless someone insists on lengthening it.

THEY SAID IT. WE HAVE THE TAPE.

Watertown Post February 13, 2026

Watertown NY By Hans Wilder There are moments in politics when the spin machine runs so hot...

Watertown at a Crossroads: Scale Back at the Top — or Tax the City Into Utter Decline? Most are trash not the Watertown Post

Watertown at a Crossroads: Scale Back at the Top — or Tax the City Into Utter Decline?

Watertown Post February 11, 2026

WATERTOWN, NY — The warning signs are no longer subtle. Property taxes are climbing. Assessments are rising....

FOIL Request Denied for Body-Cam Footage in Millie Smith Incident, Fueling Continued Public Debate An official request for Watertown Police body-worn camera footage related to the controversial January 17 arrest of Millie Smith has been formally denied, intensifying public interest and speculation surrounding the incident.

An official request for Watertown Police body-worn camera footage related to the controversial January 17 arrest of Millie Smith has been formally denied, intensifying public interest and speculation surrounding the incident.

FOIL Request Denied for Body-Cam Footage in Millie Smith Incident, Fueling Continued Public Debate

Watertown Post February 6, 2026

Watertown Post Breaking News An official request for Watertown Police body-worn camera footage related to the controversial...

Watertown Politics & Government

Thompson Park Isn’t Sacred Ground — And Watertown Can’t Afford to Pretend It Is

Does the County Have It Out for the City? Watertown’s Development Fight Just Got Harder

New Judge Takes the Bench — But Why Is Watertown’s City Court a Revolving Door?

City of the Future? AI, Payroll, and the $90,000 Question

Watertown to Receive $1.6 Million in Additional State Aid, Offering Relief but Not Resolution

Watertown City Council Votes to End Outside Flag Requests

Watertown’s Tax Spike, Budget Crunch, and the Take-Home Vehicle Question

THEY SAID IT. WE HAVE THE TAPE.

Watertown at a Crossroads: Scale Back at the Top — or Tax the City Into Utter Decline?

FOIL Request Denied for Body-Cam Footage in Millie Smith Incident, Fueling Continued Public Debate

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