Do you agree with the criminal justice reforms that will take effect in the new year?
Under the new law, major changes include: 1) Ending cash bail for most misdemeanor and nonviolent felony charges, and 2) a deadline for prosecutors to provide discovery to the defense of within 15 days of an arraignment (in most cases).
Should teachers have to pay for their classroom supplies?
A recent Economic Policy Institute study found 94% of teachers spend their own money on school supplies, spending an average of $459 to outfit their classrooms.
Do you remember to maintain your smoke alarm, particularly during the home fire season?
According to the American Red Cross, December and January are the peak months for home fires, usually starting in the kitchen, with the peak hours between 6 and 7 p.m. on weekends.
Do you plan to attend the Watertown Christmas Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting on Thursday night?
The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Watertown's Public Square.
Do you support the Watertown City Council's move to disallow public parking near Watertown Golf Club?
In a 3-2 vote Monday, the City Council rescind a resolution that allowed public parking at city-owned land near the Watertown Golf Club at Thompson Park.
Which Christmas song could you do without this year?
It's the season for holiday music that just won't quit. Some love it, some hate it, but almost everyone has at least one song they could do without. What's one that you expect will make you eager for January to come?
Which interests you more: exploring the far reaches of space or the deep depths of the ocean?
While Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos advance space travel, another set of entrepreneurs is going in the opposite direction, seeking to expand the exploration of what's deep under the sea.
Do you usually get enough sleep at night?
Quality and quantity of sleep has been linked to improved health in many studies.
