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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Watertown council greenlights license plate readers and flag raising
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown City Council took care of a pair of items of business in Monday night's session. The council gave its approval to install over a dozen license plate readers across non-announced locations across the city. The purpose of these readers is to locate suspects while law enforcement is trying to find a certain vehicle. Watertown City Council approves a pair of flag raisings at latest meeting Instances where the plate readers would be used would be in cases of missing children, robbery suspects and drug dealers. Much of the cost will be covered by a grant from the state. There were some concerns about privacy, but authorities reassured the public. City council members also approved the raising of the Israeli flag on Thursday, May 1. Council members Cliff Olney, Lisa Ruggiero and Robert Kimball voted in favor while Mayor Sarah Pierce and Ben Shoen voted against the measure. The City of Watertown had recently reversed course and once again allowed flag raisings after a short moratorium. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
March 16: Irish flag raising at Watertown City Hall
The Ancient Order of Hibernians will be raising of the Irish flag over Watertown's City Hall on Sunday, March 16, at 11 a.m. in honor of St. Patrick. AOH Division President William Flynn, Mayor Sarah Pierce and Members of Watertown City Council will be in attendance. AOH Division President Flynn invites all people of the Watertown Community to attend this annual tradition. For further information or questions, you can contact AOH Division President Flynn at 315-286-4984. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Watertown City Council approves a pair of flag raisings at latest meeting
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown City Council has approved two future flag raisings. In Monday night's meeting, the council approved raisings of the Irish flag and the Pride flag in front of Watertown City Hall later this year for their respective celebrations. City of Watertown makes changes to its flag policy Council members Lisa Ruggerio, Cliff Olney and Robert Kimball voted for the flag raisings while Mayor Sarah Compo-Pierce and Ben Shoen voted against the measure. Earlier in the year, the council narrowly reversed its policy of flag raisings in front of City Hall. In May 2024, the council voted to only allow the American, New York State, POW-MIA and Tree City USA flags to be flown on the flag poles outside of City Hall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
City of Watertown makes changes to its flag policy
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown City Council has reversed course on its flag policy that it adopted just under a year ago. In a 3-2 vote in Monday night's meeting, the flags of any government recognized by the United States, commemorative and organizational flags can be displayed at any official city events or ceremonies. However, this has to be approved by the Watertown City Council. 'Sends a clear message': Watertown bans public flag raisings In May 2024, the council voted to only allow the American, New York State, POW-MIA and Tree City USA flags to be flown on the flag poles outside of City Hall. Council members Cliff Olney, Lisa Ruggerio and Robert Kimball voted in favor of the policy change. Mayor Sarah Compo-Pierce and Ben Shoen were against the resolution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
