Click to Home
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 rode up Charles River to Gerry's Landing with the first party of Watertown Colonists.
Go To Site Search
PrintEmailRSS
Emergency Alert - Inactive

Emergency Management

2 Stories
March 30, 2010

Watertown Experiences Heavy Rainfall Again - Mar 30

For the past few weeks, Watertown can truly be called Water-Town. Extremely heavy rains have washed away the town's wharf, closed roads and flooded cellars.
March 30, 2010

Governor Declares State of Emergency - Mar 29

March 29, 2010 10:13 PM - Governor Patrick Declares State of Emergency and Mobilizes National Guard in Response to March 29th Storm - Significant Rainfall Expected to Produce Widespread Flooding, Road Closures and Coastal Erosion.

Home

14 Stories
July 28, 2010

The Town is working with NStar, pruning to resume...

read on for a listing of roads. Additional info...
July 19, 2010

View the Charter Review Commission Website Page

Citizens are strongly encouraged to contribute with their thoughts and suggestions by corresponding with their Town Councilors or by attending a monthly Charter Review Commission meeting.


"Notify Me", on the top l...

Read on...

Additional info...
July 6, 2010

MEMA - Hot Weather Caution & Tips - Jul 6

Attached is a notification from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) listing tips for coping with the extreme hot weather. [Additional info...]
July 6, 2010

2010 Faire on the Square Application

Attached is the procedure and application for the 2010 Faire on the Square. The deadline for application submittal is August 20. A late filing penalty will be assessed after that date if space is available to participate. [Additional info...]
May 24, 2010

2010 Watertown Summer Concert Schedule Revised

Eileen Hsu-Balzer, Director of the outstanding Watertown Summer Concert series every year at Saltonstall Park, has just released the schedule for 2010. [Additional info...]
May 24, 2010

Town Hall - Modified Summer Hours - Starts May 25

During this period, on Tuesdays, the Town Hall hours of operation shall be 8:30 am to 7:00 pm and on Fridays, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

The hours of operation on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays shall remain 8:30 am to 5:00...

[Read on...]

May 19, 2010

Annual Budget Presentation - 2010-2011 - May 19

Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll will give the Town of Watertown Annual Budget Presentation tonight, Wednesday, May 19, Town Council Chambers. [Additional info...]
May 6, 2010

Public Works - Recycling of Plastic Water Bottles

We are reminding the Watertown community of the importance of recycling plastic water bottles and to this end we are making an extra effort to ensure that bottles will be recycled.

Plastic water bottles are acceptable at ou...

[Read on...]

April 22, 2010

4th Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Tax Bills

For information on property assessments and tax calculations, please contact the Assessor's Office at 617-972-6410.

For Information on tax payments, please contact the Tax Collector's Office at 617-972-6453.

April 29, 2010

FY2011 Budget Information on the Website

The departmental budget hearings, by date, have also been posted to the calendar on the home page.

The budget hearing dates by department are also listed under "Document Center to Town Council to FY2011 Budget Hearings&...

[Read on...]

[Additional info...]
April 21, 2010

Emergency Preparedness Sub-Website Launch

Do you know what to do in case of a devastating natural disaster? Do you have a plan to communicate with family in and out of state when phone lines are down? Do you have important paperwork such as birth certificates and p...

[Read on...]

[Additional info...]
March 12, 2010

New Englander Rain Barrel - Special Offer

The Department of Public Works has announced a special offer, for Watertown residents, who wish to acquire a New Englander Rain Barrel. Please refer to the attached flyer. [Additional info...]
March 12, 2010

Time to Check Your Smoke Alarms

Watertown's Fire Chief, Mario A. Orangio, reminds all residents to check all battery and hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Batteries may need to be changed and wiring checked. Please refer to the attached document. [Additional info...]
December 3, 2009

Tree Warden Information Update

Chris has also developed a card which he leaves at every address where he plants a tree. This card lists the species of the tree planted.

[Additional info...]