On the Watertown Seal is a picture of an English Colonist and an Indian exchanging, as peace tokens, bread for fish. Captain Roger Clap landed at Nantasket Point in 1630 and rowed up Charles River to Gerry's Landing with the first party of Watertown Colonist.Watertown Banner

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Strategically located just 6 miles northwest of Boston in Middlesex County, Watertown enjoys the advantages of this metropolitan commercial, residential, and social community while maintaining its own local characteristics and unity. Watertown is rich in ethnic diversity and culture, boasts a high level of citizen involvement, and many amenities such as shopping malls, swimming pools, golf and tennis clubs, skating rinks, athletic clubs, eleven fine parks and public transportation providing easy access to Boston and surrounding communities.

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149 Main Street     123 Main Street      124 Orchard Street      31 Marshall Street
Watertown, MA      Watertown, MA      Watertown, MA           Watertown, MA
02472                    02472                    02472                         02472
Directory                617-972-6431         617-972-6420/21          617-972-6490

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Town Hall Closed - Labor Day - Monday, Sep 1 In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the Town Hall, 149 Main Street, will be closed on Monday, September 1. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Boards, Commissions, Committees Vacancies Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll is seeking Watertown citizens interested in serving on the following Town Boards, Commissions and Committees... [Read on...]

West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Found - Watertown - Jul 31 The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced today that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Watertown. Please read the attached for further information. [Additional info...]

New On-line "Request for Service" Feature Watertown now has a new on-line "Request for Service" feature on this website, as a follow-up to one of the Honorable Town Council's Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Policy Guidelines. [Read on...]

Pleasant Street District Zoning Amendment Adopted The Pleasant Street District Zoning Amendment has recently been adopted by the Town Council. To view, please read the attached. [Additional info...]

Police Department Summer Youth Programs The Watertown Police Department sponsors many excellent summer youth programs, in addition to many youth programs held at various times throughout the year. Please view the attached link for details. [Additional info...]

New Watertown Police Facility - Contact Information Questions or concerns regarding the new Watertown Police Facility can be submitted to: policeconstruction@watertown-ma.gov or contact Mr. Ken Thompson at 617-972-6480 during regular business hours.

Administration Building - Modified Summer Hours The Watertown Administration Building, 149 Main Street, will be starting modified summer hours on Tuesday, May 20 through Friday, August 29. [Read on...]

Watertown Free Summer Concerts 2008 Eileen Hsu-Balzer, the coordinator for the annual Watertown Summer Concert Series at Saltonstall Park, has released the schedule for 2008. Please view the attachment. [Additional info...]

Spring Floor Hockey Leagues 2008 - Starts May 12 The Watertown Recreation Department and the John A. Ryan Arena announce the schedule for the "Spring Floor Hockey Leagues 2008" for ages 9 to adult. [Read on...]

Smoke&Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries Change Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio reminds everyone to change smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries. [Additional info...]

Attention Dog Owners !! Cemeteries are off-limits to dog walking at all times as indicated in Watertown's Animal Control Ordinance. Please respect those who came before us and their families by not allowing your dog to defecate or exercise in these special places. Thank you.

Police Newsletter - November/December, 2007 The Watertown Police Department Newsletter for November/December, 2007 is now posted. As usual, this issue provides a lot of important information for all Watertown residents. [Additional info...]

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