News & Announcements
Juneteenth
City Hall, the Parker Building, Department of Public Works Offices, the Senior Center and the Watertown Free Public Library are closed on Friday,...
Make a difference! Join a committee!
Make a Difference, Join the Conservation Commission, Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee, Historic District Commission or Stormwater...
Town Wide Yard Sale
Attend the 2026 Town Wide Yard Sale is Saturday, June 13 and Sunday June 14, 2026! See the Yard Sale Address List with hyperlinks to Google Map...
Watertown's Independence Day Celebrations
Please join us on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for Watertown's Independence Day Celebration in Saltonstall Park, located at 149 Main Street: 2:30–6:00...
Watertown Farmers' Market
The Watertown Farmers' Market (WFM) is less than one-week away from Opening Day! The WFM team is excited to kick off the 13th year of the Watertown...
Level 3 – Critical Drought
On May 22, 2026, Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 3 – Critical Drought for the...
Council President Sideris' Annual Meeting
Please join Council President Mark Sideris in the City Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for his Annual...
Memorial Day
Watertown City Hall, Parker Building, Senior Center, Department of Public Works Offices, and the Watertown Free Public Library are closed on Monday,...
Statement by City Council President Sideris
DPW Open House
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is hosting an Open House on May 19, 2026, from 4-7pm at 124 Orchard Street. The event will include a...
Watertown Square Implementation Open House
The City of Watertown invites you to the Watertown Square Implementation Open House on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, between 3-8 PM to 9 Galen Street!...
Memorial Day Events
As we approach Memorial Day, please be aware of the following events: Wednesday, May 20 from 5:00 – 8:00pm * Cemetery Flag Planting Volunteers join...
Parker Building
The City’s Parker Building at 124 Watertown Street is reopening on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, for Public Health, Inspectional Services Division, Zoning...
Tipsy Tea Party
The Tipsy Tea Party: Drag Brunch is Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11:30am to 2:00pm at the Commander's Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Avenue. Pride...
Poppy Social
The Poppy Social is Friday, May 22, 2026, from 10am-12pm at the Commander's Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Avenue. All Watertown Veterans—and all...
Watertown Pride
The City of Watertown and the Pride Advisory Committee have put together an amazing day on Saturday, June 6, 2026! Pre-Parade: Queer Family Meetup...
Scam Warning: Invoice Phishing Attempts
Individuals submitting applications through OpenGov, the City’s permitting online portal, are being targeted by phishing scams that falsely claim a...
Watertown Pride
Save the date! Watertown Pride is on Saturday, June 6, 2026! Gather for the Parade at Moxley Field beginning at 10am and march to Saltonstall Park....
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearings
In accordance with the Watertown City Charter and the Council Rules, the Honorable City Council will meet, as the Committee of the Whole, for the...
Double Yellow Lines Street Painting
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will be painting all of the double yellow lines on the roads throughout the City between 10PM on Thursday,...
Swap Shop
The Watertown Swap Shop will be open 10:00AM to 2:00PM the first Saturday of every month: * May 2, 2026 * June 6, 2026 * July 11, 2026 * August 1,...
Town Wide Yard Sale
Join us for the 2026 Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday June 14, 2026! For one fee of $10, you can schedule your yard sale on...
Parker Building Future Temporary Closure
The City’s Parker Building at 124 Watertown Street will be temporarily closed from May 2-12, 2026, to undergo electrical service upgrades in the...
Patriots Day
Watertown City Hall, Parker Building, Senior Center, Department of Public Works Offices, and the Watertown Free Public Library are closed in...
Watertown Square Improvements Update: Demonstration Project Plan Draft
The City of Watertown hosted a full house at the Watertown Free Public Library on Monday night, April 6, 2026, for City Manager George Proakis's...