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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.
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Building Department

    Town of Watertown

              Department of Community Development and Planning

                                Building Department

                                                                                          149 Main Street, 2nd Floor

                                                                                           Watertown, MA  02472

                         Telephone:  617-972-6480       Facsimile:  617-926-7778      www. watertown-ma.gov

 

 

 

Ken Thompson, C.B.O., L.C.S.

Inspector of Buildings

 

 

Ken joined the Inspectional Department in June 2004.  As the Inspector of Buildings, Ken reviews and approves all building applications for compliance with §780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code, 7th Edition.   http://www.mass.gov/bbrs/code.htm  

 

In addition to overseeing all building construction within the Town, Ken performs annual safety inspections of all commercial establishments and monitors compliance of American Disabilities Act regulations. 

 

 

  • Get estimates on the cost of the job from at least two contractors.
  • Make sure the contractor is licensed. Ask for and check references. Check that he is insured.
  • Make sure he obtains a permit prior to starting the job.
  • Secure a contract specifically indicating project timeframe with payment schedules.
  • If you have any problems, call Inspectional Services at the Town Hall at (617) 972-6480 or Zoning (617) 617-6427.



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    Click here for a Building Permit Application Form 

    Click here for a  Trench Permit Application Form

    Click here to View all permits that have been applied for and granted for the current week

     

    For status of a permit applied for or to schedule an inspection, contact:

    Dorothy Danis, Administrative Assistant 617-972-6480:  ddanis@watertown-ma.gov

     

    Ken’s office hours are Monday – Friday  8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. 

     

    The Town Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    For the months of June, July & August (Memorial Day thru Labor Day), the Town Hall is open on Tuesday evenings until 7:00 p.m. and will close on Fridays at 2:00 p.m.