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Meetings of the City Council are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.
Recent activity
Last meetings at a glance.
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4 addressed · 0 partial · 0 unaddressed
6 analyzed, most recent first
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The meeting featured a failed motion for reconsideration on the largest item (the budget) and a direct confrontation regarding the timing of police drone implementation.
Contentious
Other High Impact
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Watertown High School Stabilization Fund Transfer — Transfer of $14,768,576 to provide a cash buffer for upcoming high school costs and reimbursements.
Routine
Other High Impact
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Skip the Stuff Waste Reduction Ordinance — Changes the standard operating procedure for all takeout orders regarding utensils and condiments.
Routine
Other High Impact
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
FY2027 Proposed Budget — A $226.2 million budget navigating increased health insurance, waste disposal costs, and a $12 million pension shortfall, with the City Manager stating there is no flexibility to tax below the cap.
Routine
Tax Increase
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
School Fund Transfers — Reallocation of $4.05 million in surplus funds to support high school and middle school projects.
Routine
Other High Impact
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY -4 Recommendations — Adoption of 36 recommendations involving significant capital expenditures, including a $10 million placeholder for a middle school project.
Routine
Other High Impact
Board members
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Bays
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Feltner
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Gardner
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Izzo
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O'Fay
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Palumba
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Piccirilli
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Sediris
0% attendance
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Gannon
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Palumbo
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Sideris
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