WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Citing budget cuts, Watertown City Council was reminded at last week\u2019s work session that the city\u2019s annual Christmas parade will not take place this year. <\/p>\n
I appreciate the difficult decisions the council has to make due to the budget. Thank you for making these tough decisions. I have lived in Watertown for 30 years and we have raised 4 kids here. I never knew we had a Christmas parade. – Judy Goodman<\/p>\n
Having walked in the parade myself, I consider it well-attended. Many families bundled up to enjoy the parade. I am shocked it costs so much. – Valerie Jackson Robert<\/p>\n
Go to Clayton. Their Christmas Parade is better anyway. – Danielle Shimel Wallace. <\/p>\n
The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision walks back a proposal saying it\u2019s not building a new prison\u2026 but a document released by the agency last week suggested otherwise. <\/p>\n
Why not utilize the closed down prisons? – Fred Mettler<\/p>\n
I thought the crime rate was down. Why would they need to build a bigger prison? – Bernard Lawlee<\/p>\n
The Beaver River Central School District has amended a policy banning outside food and drinks in classrooms, following a public hearing that drew a large crowd after an honors student was suspended for bringing coffee to class. <\/p>\n
The same rule should apply to the teachers. – Charles Huto<\/p>\n
Seems like a win for common sense. – Logan Zehr<\/p>\n
This young lady has a bright future. Transparency and accountability are key. – Krystin LaBarge<\/p>\n
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