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  1. Annual Town/City Reports
  2. Boards & Commissions
    1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee
      1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
    2. Bio Safety Committee / Biotechnology
      1. Watertown BioSafety Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Applications and Renewals
      3. Watch Recorded Bio Safety Committee Meetings on WCATV
      4. Meeting Transcripts
    3. Board of Assessors
      1. Board of Assessors Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    4. Board of Health
      1. Board of Health Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Board of Health Applications, Regulations & Fees
        1. Abrasive Blasting & Power Sanding Regulations
        2. Allowance for Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas
        3. Biotechnology
        4. Body Art Establishments
        5. Body Work
        6. Dumpsters
        7. Farmers' Market
        8. Food Establishments
        9. Funeral Director
        10. Hens & Honey Bees
        11. Hotel / Motel
        12. Housing
        13. Keeping of Animals
        14. Mobile Food Vehicles
        15. Recreational Camps
        16. Residential Kitchens
        17. Swimming Pools
        18. Tanning Establishments
        19. Temporary Food Events
        20. Tobacco Products
      3. Watch Recorded Board of Health Meetings on WCATV
      4. Meeting Transcripts
    5. Cable Access Corporation
      1. Cable Access Corporation Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    6. Charter Review Committee
      1. Charter Review Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Charter Review Commission Meetings on WCATV
      3. Watch Recorded Charter Review Communications Subcommittee Meetings on WCATV
      4. Watch Recorded Charter Review Preamble Subcommittee Meetings on WCATV
    7. Commission on Disability
      1. Commission on Disability Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Commission on Disability Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
      4. Disability Access Fund (ecode360)
      5. Emergency Services Card 2022 (PDF)
      6. Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
    8. Community Preservation Committee
      1. Community Preservation Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Community Preservation Committee Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
      4. Apply for CPA Funding
      5. CPA Projects Funded FY 2022-2025
      6. CPA Project Applications FY2022-2025
      7. CPA Project Eligibility Forms FY2022-2025
      8. Community Preservation Plan Documents and CPA Funds Reports
      9. Subscribe to the Community Preservation (CPA) Email/SMS List
      10. Watertown CPA Q & A
    9. Comprehensive Plan Planning Advisory Committee
      1. Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    10. Conservation Commission
      1. Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Conservation Commission Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
      4. Conservation Office
      5. Subscribe to the Conservation Commission Email/SMS List
      6. Wetland Permit Applications & Documents
    11. Council on Aging
      1. Council on Aging Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Council on Aging Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
    12. Cultural Council
      1. Cultural Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Cultural Council Handbook
      3. Cultural Council website
    13. Election Commissioners
      1. Election Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    14. Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee
      1. Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Subscribe to the Energy Management Green Communities Email/SMS List
      3. Watch Recorded Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee Meetings on WCATV
      4. Meeting Transcripts
    15. Historic District Commission
      1. Historic District Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Historic District Commission Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
    16. Historical Commission
      1. Historical Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Historical Commission Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
      4. Subscribe to the Historical/Preservation Email/SMS List
      5. Watertown Historical Commission 2025 Preservation Awards Nominations Application
    17. Human Rights Commission
      1. Human Rights Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Human Rights Commission meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
      4. HRC Immigrant Rights Statement (PDF)
      5. Seeking a Facilitator for a Needs Assessment
      6. Statement of Support for Human Rights for All (PDF)
      7. Watertown Police Department Immigration Brochure (PDF)
    18. Licensing Board
      1. Licensing Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Licensing Board Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
    19. Memorialization Committee
      1. Memorialization Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    20. Planning Board
      1. Planning Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Planning Board Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
      4. Planning and Zoning
      5. Permit & Property Search
      6. Subscribe to the Planning Board & Zoning Board of Appeals Email/SMS List
    21. Public Arts and Culture Committee
      1. Public Arts and Culture Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Public Arts and Culture Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
      4. Public Arts and Culture Committee Member Handbook
    22. Residents' Advisory Committee
      1. Residents' Advisory Committee Meetings Agendas and Minutes
    23. School Committee
    24. School Building Committee
    25. Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee
      1. Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    26. Stormwater Advisory Committee
      1. Stormwater Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Stormwater Advisory Committee Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
      4. Stormwater as an Issue
      5. Stormwater Resource Links
      6. Stormwater PSAs
      7. The Clean Water Pledge (PDF)
    27. Traffic Commission
      1. Traffic Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Traffic Commission Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
    28. Watertown Affordable Housing Trust
      1. Planning Office Housing
      2. Watertown Affordable Housing Trust Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      3. Watch Recorded Affordable Housing Trust and Housing Partnership Meetings on WCATV
      4. Meeting Transcripts
      5. Subscribe to the Affordable Housing Email/SMS List
      6. Watertown Housing Partnership Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    29. Watertown Free Public Library Trustees
    30. Watertown Housing Authority
      1. Watertown Housing Authority Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    31. Zoning Board of Appeals
      1. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Recorded Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings on WCATV
      3. Meeting Transcripts
      4. Permit Search
      5. Planning and Zoning
      6. Subscribe to the Planning Board & Zoning Board of Appeals Email/SMS List
  3. Budget Documents
  4. City Attorney
  5. City Code
  6. City Communications
  7. City Council
  8. City Departments
    1. 311 Service Center
      1. Call the Right Line
      2. Data and Reports
      3. Meet Our Team
      4. Report It
      5. Report It Resources
      6. WatertownApp
      7. Frequently Asked Questions
    2. Assessing
      1. Board of Assessors
      2. Tax Assistance and Deferral Programs
      3. Residential Exemption Information
      4. Tax Exemption Online Mailbox
      5. Personal Property & Other Information
      6. Motor Vehicle Excise
      7. GIS & Map Collection
    3. Auditing
      1. City Auditor Search
      2. City of Watertown W-9 (PDF)
    4. City Clerk
      1. Annual Town/City Reports
      2. Business Certificates
      3. Business Relocation
      4. Campaign Finance Information
      5. Citizen Inquiries
      6. City Census / Street Listing
      7. Dog & Cat Licenses
      8. Election & Voter Information
        1. 2025 Election Dates and Deadlines
        2. 2025 Election Date Calendar (PDF)
        3. Running for Elected Office
        4. Accessible Electronic Remote Voting System
        5. City Voter Profile
        6. Election Day Voting Locations
        7. Election Results
        8. Massachusetts Political Parties
        9. Military & Overseas Citizens
        10. Poll Worker Employment
        11. Precinct Map (PDF)
        12. Specimen Ballots
        13. Voting by Mail Information
      9. Federal Census 2020
      10. Filing for a Going out of Business Sale
      11. Licensing
      12. Marriage Intentions & Wedding Ceremonies
      13. Property Damage / Personal Injury Claims
      14. Public Records Requests
      15. Raffle & Bazaar Permits
      16. Register to Vote
      17. Storage of Flammables
      18. Vital Records
    5. City Manager
      1. 400th Anniversary Advisory Planning Committee
      2. Budget Documents FY 2026
      3. Budget Documents FY 2025
      4. Budget Documents
      5. City Buildings Space Study
      6. City Communications
      7. City Manager Updates
      8. Civics Academy
      9. Communications Team
      10. Connect With Us
        1. Social Media Accounts
        2. Social Media Policy
        3. WCA-TV Video Archive
        4. Watch WCA-TV
        5. Website Help
      11. FlashVote
      12. Health & Human Services Study
      13. Pride Committee
      14. Quarterly Newsletters
      15. Report It
      16. Residents' Advisory Committee
      17. Social Media Accounts
      18. Social Media Policy
      19. State of the City
      20. Subscribe to the City Manager's Email/SMS list
      21. Watertown Chats
      22. What's Up Watertown Newsletters
      23. FY 2024 Administrative Reorganizational Plan
    6. Community Development & Planning
      1. Planning & Zoning
        1. Current Zoning Amendments
        2. Developer Community Meeting Agendas and Minutes
        3. Design Standards & Guidelines
        4. Historical Commission
        5. Historic District Commission
        6. Housing
        7. Open Space
        8. Permit & Property Search
        9. Planning Board
        10. Planning Board and Zoning Board Application
        11. Transportation Planning
        12. Zoning & Code Enforcement
        13. Zoning Board of Appeals
      2. Economic Development
        1. Location
        2. Economic Profile
        3. Cultural Assets and Amenities
        4. Doing Business Here
        5. Economic Development Study
        6. Economic Development Newsletter
        7. Public Arts & Culture
        8. Discover Coolidge Square
      3. Permitting
        1. Code enforcement, Zoning and Planning Search
        2. Inspectional Services
        3. Zoning & Code Enforcement
      4. Sustainability
        1. Resilient Watertown Climate and Energy Plan
        2. What you can do
        3. What the City is Doing
        4. Watertown Electricity Choice
        5. Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee
        6. Climate Change Data
        7. Conservation Office
        8. Eco Fest
      5. Historic Preservation
      6. Community Wellness
        1. Live Well Watertown
        2. Watertown Cares Network
        3. Watertown Farmers’ Market
      7. Inspectional Services Division
      8. Events
        1. Commander's Mansion
        2. Events Calendar
    7. Fire
    8. Health
      1. Animal Control
        1. Animal Bites
        2. Backyard Chicken Safety
        3. Bats
        4. Coyotes
        5. Pet License
        6. Rabies
        7. Rescuing Wildlife
        8. Responsible Pet Ownership
        9. Watertown Wildlife Flyer (PDF)
      2. Bio Safety Committee / Biotechnology
      3. Bird Flu in Watertown
      4. Board of Health
      5. Board of Health Applications, Regulations & Fees
      6. Community Health
      7. Community Wellness Programs
      8. Educational Resources
      9. Emergency Preparedness
      10. Environmental Health Services
        1. Demolition Requirements
        2. Food Protection
        3. Housing
        4. Nuisance Control
        5. Public Swimming Pools
      11. Food Code Revisions
      12. Household Hazardous Waste
      13. Household Sharps
      14. Housing
      15. Medication Disposal
      16. Mosquito & Tick Diseases
      17. Radon
      18. Rodent Control
        1. Baiting in the City of Watertown
        2. Mount Auburn Street Construction Pest Control FAQ
        3. Rodent Control in Watertown (PDF)
        4. Rodent Information
      19. Subscribe to the Health Email/SMS List
      20. Subscribe to Live Well Watertown & Watertown Farmers' Market Newsletters
      21. Sun Safety and Melanoma
      22. Tobacco Control
      23. Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist (SSRS)
    9. Human Resources
      1. City Employment Opportunities
        1. Subscribe to the Jobs Email/SMS List
      2. City Collective Bargaining Documents
      3. Classification and Compensation Study
      4. Employee Benefits
      5. Human Resources Assessment
      6. State and Federal Postings for Employees
      7. Watertown Staff Portal
    10. Human Services
    11. Information Technology
      1. Documents and Public Records Requests
        1. Public Records Requests
    12. Police
    13. Procurement
      1. City of Watertown W-9
      2. Form W-9 Fillable
      3. Subscribe to the Bid Postings Email/SMS List
    14. Public Buildings
    15. Public Safety
      1. Emergency Management
        1. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 2023 (PDF)
        2. FEMA - Emergency Management Institute
        3. Help After a Disaster (PDF)
        4. Helpful Links
        5. MEMA Hurricane Preparedness
        6. Preparedness Kit Checklists
        7. Shelter In Place Guide
        8. Watertown Alerts
      2. Fire Department
        1. Ambulance Records and Billing Requests (PDF)
        2. Apparatus
        3. Chiefs of Department
        4. Department History
        5. Emergency Management
        6. FAQs
        7. Fire Detail Requests
        8. Fire Permits
        9. Online Permitting
        10. Fire Prevention Bureau
        11. Fire Station Tour Request
        12. Helpful Documents
        13. Laboratory Requirements
        14. Membership
        15. Programs & Services
        16. Public Records Request Form
        17. Request 26F & 26F1/2 Inspection
        18. Service Awards
        19. Watertown Alerts Sign Up
      3. How to Report an Emergency
      4. Police Department
        1. Watertown Alerts Sign Up
      5. Watertown Alerts Sign Up
    16. Public Works
      1. Public Works Code (eCode 360)
      2. DPW FAQs
      3. Construction Notices
      4. Public Works Permits
        1. DPW Permits FAQs
      5. Administration
      6. Cemetery
        1. Cemetery FAQs
      7. Engineering
        1. Projects & Planning
        2. Mount Auburn Street Updates
        3. Construction Notices
        4. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (IDDE)
        5. Stormwater Management
        6. Engineering Documents
      8. Fleet
      9. Forestry
        1. Tree Hearing Meeting Agendas and Minutes
        2. Forestry FAQs
        3. Forestry Photos
        4. New Tree Request Form
        5. Planting Strip Guide
        6. Trees for Watertown Presentation
        7. Tree Planting and Care
        8. Tree Pruning Application
        9. Tree Removal Application
        10. Street Trees Map
        11. Watertown Tree Species List
      10. Highway
        1. 2025 Road Moratorium Streets
        2. Highway FAQs
        3. Snow & Ice
      11. Parks
        1. Adopt an Island
        2. Goose Mitigation Dog
        3. Parks FAQs
        4. Park Projects
      12. Street Lighting & Wiring
      13. Traffic Control
      14. Trash and Recycling
        1. Republic Strike Updates
        2. 2025 Trash & Recycling Collection Calendar (PDF)
        3. Yard Waste Pickup
        4. How to Find Your Trash Pickup Schedule
        5. At-Home Donation Pickup
        6. Composting
        7. Curbside Recycle Bin FAQs
        8. Donate - Don’t Dispose
        9. Household Furniture Recycling and Disposal
        10. Household Hazardous Waste Information
        11. Mattress Recycling
        12. Plastic Cap/Lid Collection
        13. Recycle Center
        14. Reports
        15. Subscribe to the Trash and Recycling Email/SMS List
        16. Swap Shop
        17. Textiles Recycling
        18. Trash and Recycling Guide (FAQs)
        19. Trash and Recycling Map
        20. Trash and Recycling Tips
        21. Upcoming Recycling Events
      15. Water & Sewer
        1. Inflow & Infiltration
        2. Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
        3. Stormwater Management
        4. Stormwater Tree Trenches
        5. Water Meters
        6. Water and Sewer FAQs
        7. Water & Sewer Documents
      16. Winter Snow Storm Tips & Tricks
      17. Utilities
        1. Eversource Electric Information
        2. National Grid Gas Information
      18. Mount Auburn Street Project
      19. Submit a Service Request
      20. Subscribe to the Construction Notices
      21. Watertown Square Improvements Project
      22. Water Meters
    17. Recreation
      1. Current Programs (PDF)
      2. Program Registration
      3. FAQs
      4. Facility Calendar
      5. Girls on the Run
      6. Park Projects: Planning, Design, and Construction
      7. Picnic or Field, Court, Track, and Outdoor Rink Permits
      8. Pequossette Summer Recreation Program
      9. Recreational Facilities
      10. Seasonal Staff Opportunities
      11. Skating Rink - John A Ryan Arena
      12. Spring Programming
        1. Adult Spring Programming
      13. Vendor/Instructor Proposal Packet (PDF)
      14. Youth Sports Information
    18. Senior Services
      1. Additional Activities at the Senior Center
      2. Council on Aging
      3. Extreme Heat
      4. Food & Nutrition
        1. Food Pantries
        2. Watertown Food Pantry
      5. Home Care & Housing Options
        1. Alternative Types of Living for Seniors
        2. Care in the Home
      6. Newsletters
        1. Newsletter Archive
      7. Programs & Services
      8. Recreational Opportunities
      9. Snow Removal Program (PDF)
      10. Transportation
      11. Watertown Food Pantry
    19. Skating Rink - John A. Ryan Arena
      1. Skating Rink - John A. Ryan Arena
      2. Children's Events Including Birthday Parties
      3. Concession Stand
      4. Corporate and Community Rentals
      5. Directions
      6. Games Schedules
      7. Relationships/Sponsors
      8. Public Skating Sundays
    20. Treasurer / Collector
      1. Business Parking Passes
      2. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
      3. Notice of Tax Taking
      4. Parking Clerk
      5. Parking FAQs
      6. Winter Parking Ban Information
      7. Parking Meters
    21. Veterans' Services
      1. Dependents & Survivors Benefits
      2. Chapter 115 Veterans' Assistance
      3. VA Claims & Benefits
      4. Memorial Day 2025
      5. Watertown Commission on Disability
    22. Watertown Free Public Library
    23. Watertown Public Schools
    24. Watertown Organization Chart (PDF)
    25. City Office Directory
    26. Municipal Buildings & Parks Hours
  9. Public Notices
  10. Staff Directory
  11. State & Federal Officials
  1. Government
  2. Projects

Major Road Projects
Belmont Street Reconstruction Project
Coolidge Avenue Improvements (PDF)
Mount Auburn Street Project 


Planning / Zoning
Current Zoning Amendments (eCode 360)
Parks Projects
Planning/Zoning Recently Submitted Project Reports
Watertown Square Area Plan Project
Watertown Comprehensive Plan Update 2022


Public Works
Capital Projects & Planning
Completed Construction (Zoom in and click on the cone for more details.)
Construction Notices
Water Meters


Schools
Watertown High School Building Project
Watertown Middle School Building Project


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