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Rights panel OKs $800 for Dec. 10 event

The Watertown Human Rights Commission voted 5-0 to approve an $800 budget for its Human Rights Day event on December 10 at Hosmer Elementary School.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 26

Government · Human Rights Commission

Watertown Panel Refers ICE Webcam Request

Watertown Human Rights Commission referred a resident's ICE flight webcam request to subcommittee, approving its minutes 6-0.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 14

Government · Human Rights Commission

Watertown panel backs special ed hearing

The Watertown Human Rights Commission voted unanimously to back a proposed three-hour School Committee hearing on special education experiences. Member Liz Ashleman drafted the letter after meeting with a family that filed a human rights complaint, saying the goal was "repair and accountability."

Townbrief reporting · Aug 10

Government · Human Rights Commission

Watertown HRC Adopts New Complaint Review Process

Watertown's Human Rights Commission learned police did not initially know immigration agents had detained four residents over a four- to five-day period, not two as first believed.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 13

Government · Human Rights Commission

Watertown panel adopts statement on TPS ruling

The Watertown Human Rights Commission voted unanimously to adopt a statement responding to the Supreme Court's temporary protected status ruling.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 2

Government · Human Rights Commission

Panel approves $1,500 for Indigenous Peoples Day

The Watertown Human Rights Commission heard a father's appeal to investigate the school district's handling of his disabled daughter's case and allocated most of its remaining budget to Indigenous Peoples Day and outreach merchandise.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 16

Government · Human Rights Commission

HRC approves logo, OKs funds for Indigenous event

Watertown's Human Rights Commission unanimously adopted a student-designed logo and pre-approved $1,500 for Indigenous Peoples Day.

Townbrief reporting · May 18