Business
One Restaurant Reopening, Another Shutting Its Doors
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A Watertown eatery has reopened after months of repairs, while another nearby restaurant run by Watertown residents will be closing.
City’s Longtime Leader of Community Development and Planning Retiring in January
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Steve Magoon
After more than 17 years leading Watertown’s economic development and planning efforts, Steve Magoon will be retiring from the City of Watertown at the end of January.
Winter Parking Ban Could be Shortened by City Council
Charlie BreitroseSnow started early Tuesday and will get much heavier during the day.
The overnight parking ban may be reduced by more than a month if the City Council approves a proposal for a temporary modification to the Winter Parking Ban on Tuesday night.
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
Charlie BreitroseA lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.
Watertown homeowners will see their property taxes rise nearly 7 percent after the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification on Wednesday night.
Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
Six body works businesses in Watertown have been closed indefinitely after being found to be in violation of the City’s new body works regulations.
More Headlines
John Airasian’s Family Remember His Love for His Family, His Business & His Community
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Runs Into A Dominant Opponent in the State Div. 3 Semifinal
Senior Center Teams with New Veterans Services Officer to Honor Watertown Veterans
Entertainment
Watertown Church Hosting Christmas Fun for the Whole Family
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Grace Chapel in Watertown will host Jingle Jam on Dec. 21. Find out more below.
Around Town
Many Open Houses in Watertown During the First Weekend of December
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Check out this weekend’s open houses in Watertown.
Around Town
Residential Snow Shoveling Requirement: City Focusing on Education, Not Fines, This Winter
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Snow season has arrived, and this winter Watertown residents will be required to shovel snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of their homes within 24 hours after the end of the storm. In future years failing to do so could result in a warning and fine, but this year the City will focus on educating rather than ticketing.
Around Town
POSTPONED: Community Meeting Planned for Townhouse Development on Franklin & Washburn Streets
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A view of the proposed project at properties on Franklin and Washburn streets looking south from the entry drive.
NOTE: This meeting has been postponed. The date has not been announced.
A Community Meeting about a project proposed on properties for Franklin and Washburn streets will be held on Dec. 11. See the meeting announcement from the developers below.
Entertainment
Watertown Artists Taking Part in Turtle Studios Open Studios
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Watertown artists will be showing their work as part of the Turtle Studios Open Studios. See more information below:
Around Town
Toy Drive for Watertown Boys & Girls Club at Revival Cafe
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Revival Cafe sent out the following announcement:
We are hosting a Toy Drive for the Boys & Girls Club of Watertown at Revival Cafe!
Government
Public Review Period for Board of Assessors Conducting Property Revaluation is Dec. 2-6
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The following announcement was sent out by the City of Watertown Board of Assessors and first published on Nov. 26:
Following state statutes and Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations, the Board of Assessors is completing the FY2025 Quinquennial Revaluation of all real and personal property in Watertown. Revaluation is a year-long process when the DOR examines in detail all assessing methodologies used by the city, as well as the values derived through the mass appraisal system.