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Watertown Council Weighs Golf Fee Hikes Amid Losses

1/20/2026

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The Watertown City Council will discuss raising Thompson Park golf course fees at Tuesday's meeting.
Despite improved third-year performance, the course posted a $120,000 loss last year.
Proposed increases would raise season passes by $25–$50 and greens fees by $2–$3, making adult season pass $825 (residents) or $900 (non-residents).
The council will hire Harris Beach Murtha as city attorney after the current lawyer's resignation, with fees of $225–$350 per hour.

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The Watertown City Council will discuss raising Thompson Park golf course fees at Tuesday's meeting.
Despite improved third-year performance, the course posted a $120,000 loss last year.
Proposed increases would raise season passes by $25–$50 and greens fees by $2–$3, making adult season pass $825 (residents) or $900 (non-residents).
The council will hire Harris Beach Murtha as city attorney after the current lawyer's resignation, with fees of $225–$350 per hour.