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New RDA 2022 Impact Report Ready
The Watertown Redevelopment Authority’s 2022 Impact Report is ready for review. The report provides an overview of the RDA’s 2022...
Mar 22, 20231 min read

Mayor David Honored for Selfless Contributions
From left: Nate Salas, Chair - Watertown Redevelopment Authority; Mayor Emily McFarland; and former Mayor John David and his wife Nora.
Feb 28, 20232 min read


Bentzin Family Gift Celebrates Watertown’s History
Luke Severson, Sign Art Studio, Account Executive (middle) reviews the Bentzin Family Town Square history project with (from left) Tony...
Jan 11, 20232 min read


Bentzin Family Town Square Nears Completion - Water Street Opens
Water Street looking from the Library. With little fanfare and a few snow flurries, south Water Street was reopened to traffic on Monday,...
Dec 8, 20222 min read


New RDA Executive Director Begins
The City of Watertown and the Watertown Redevelopment Authority (RDA) welcome Mason Becker to the position Executive Director for the RDA...
Dec 1, 20221 min read

It's Official…Bentzin Family Town Square Sign Installed
Bentzin Family Town Square Sign Installed
Oct 6, 20221 min read


Supply Chain Challenges Delay Town Square Opening
Plans to officially celebrate the much anticipated opening of the Bentzin Family Town Square have been rescheduled for Spring 2023. Last...
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Downtown Redevelopment Exceeds $1M Mark
VIDEO: A Message from Alex Allon, RDA Executive Director With all attention focused on the construction of the Bentzin Family Town...
Aug 10, 20222 min read

Beltz Names Town Square Plaza to Honor Father’s Legacy
Alex Allon with Dr. John Beltz in front of the future Bertram Beltz Community Plaza.
Jun 8, 20222 min read


New Future Fund Attracts More Donors
Chris Braatz, Ixonia Bank Vice President, Commercial Banking; yes! Watertown members: Katey Higgins, Nicole Soter Chwala, Bob Mudler, and...
May 31, 20222 min read


Donors Partner to Launch Town Square Future Fund
The Joseph & Sharon Darcey Foundation and Watertown Regional Medical Center launch the Future Fund with $300,000 in gifts.
May 4, 20223 min read


New Elias Inn Owners Want, “To Do It Right”!
Powers Inn (circa 1933) built by Ray and Ruth Powers was sent to Lydia and Mike Sobol, new owners of Elias Inn.
May 2, 20223 min read


Town Square Naming & Groundbreaking
Community leaders and major donors gathered at 1 West Main Street in Watertown on Saturday to break ground for the City’s new $4.5...
Apr 25, 20223 min read


RDA Project Receives WEDC Grant
Missy Hughes, CEO and Secretary, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) works with economic developers throughout the State. Here...
Mar 14, 20222 min read


K-5 Grade Art/Writing Contest
Hey kids – K-5th Grade! What are you excited to do at the Town Square? Write a short story or draw a picture of something you're looking...
Mar 8, 20221 min read


"Round Up" for the Town Square @ Piggly Wiggly
Yes! Watertown kicks off its “Round-Up @ the Register” to raise funds for the Town Square on Sunday, February 27 until Saturday, March 5...
Feb 23, 20221 min read


White Shares Development Ideas with RDA
Aaron White, Eau Claire economic development manager and redevelopment authority director, recently shared ideas and the strategies...
Jan 18, 20222 min read


DNR Grant Awarded to Town Square Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) selected Watertown’s Town Square and Riverwalk to receive a Knowles Nelson...
Nov 23, 20212 min read


Bentzin Family Makes $1M Donation to Town Square
The Watertown Redevelopment Authority (RDA) recently received a $1 million gift from the Bentzin Family for the construction of the...
Nov 15, 20212 min read


T Wall Signs Development Agreement with City
The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a Development Agreement between the City and Main Street Watertown LLC., also known as...
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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