On May 5, 1980, Watertown changed its municipal charter from being a town form of government to a city form of government and used the phrase "The City known and the Town of Watertown". On November 2, 2021, the voters approved the name change to the "City of Watertown".

Today marks the one-year anniversary of our 311 Service Center, a milestone that reflects the dedication, hard work, and heart our team brings to public service every day. Thanks to the 311 team for your compassion, professionalism, and tireless efforts!

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, State Representative Steve Owens visited the marker at 20 Watertown Street in Watertown, where Paul Revere once had a house in 1775, with a replica lantern from his famous ride that is being used for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride.

Read the new What's Up Watertown Newsletter, from the City's Communications Team, and stay up to date on what's happening in the City: mailchi.mp/watertown-ma... If you haven't already, please subscribe: mailchi.mp/ac255509e424...

Watertown residents, if you did not get a test cell phone call from Everbridge the afternoon of February 19, 2025, please go to member.everbridge.net/892807736721... now and sign up. You can also text WATERTOWNMA to 888-777.

Be neighborly by clearing at least 42" or the width of your sidewalk of snow and ice following storms this winter season. Clearing a wide pathway of snow and ice increases accessibility and keeps Watertown safe for all! Learn more about Watertown’s shoveling requirements at watertown-ma.gov/shovel

Snow is forecasted this weekend and next week. Watertown residents and businesses, have you signed up for Everbridge in case we need to reach you via phone or text messaging? Please go to member.everbridge.net/892807736721... now and sign up.

YardArt registration is open. Read more...

Watertown residents, if you missed the snow emergency announcement this past weekend, please sign up for Everbridge by going to watertown-ma.gov/everbridge or see link in bio. Please share this with your Watertown friends, family and neighbors!

As part of the city-wide water meter changeout project, if your water meter has not yet been updated, please call Baystate Winsupply immediately at 866-983-8080 to schedule an appointment. This is mandatory and there is no charge for a standard installation. Thank you for your cooperation.

Watertown City Hall, Parker Annex, Library, Senior Center, and Department of Public Works office are open today, Thursday, January 9, 2025, on this National Day of Mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter's death.

Did you read about something on social media about the City of Watertown and want to know if it is or is not true? Please fact check the information before sharing it with others! Visit the City's website at watertown-ma.gov, call 311 (or 617-715-8660), or send us an email at [email protected].

A Special City Council Meeting to discuss the Winter Parking Ban has been scheduled for January 21, 2025 at 6pm in the City Council Chamber in Watertown City Hall at 149 Main St. The Hearing's agenda will be posted soon. Please stay up-to-date at watertownma.portal.civicclerk.com to find the agenda.

Take a cue from the crew at Breakheart Reservation and consider making and using salt brine this winter rather than traditional de-icing methods! It uses less salt so it’s better for the environment and cheaper for you! youtu.be/At5PYuykOtM?...

Be neighborly this winter by keeping the sidewalks outside your property clear of snow and ice! By clearing all snow and ice from sidewalks, you will be doing your part in keeping Watertown safe and accessible for all! Be sure to visit www.watertown-ma.gov/snow to get Watertown winter updates.

Effective December 23, 2024 enforcement of the All Night Parking Ban will be temporarily suspended – barring any snowfall that would require plowing or sanding. If there is a snow event, please refer to the City’s website for available off-street parking locations: watertown-ma.gov/755/Winter-P...

Eleven docks for Bluebikes have been installed along the Coolidge Ave shared use path (SUP)! They can now be seen on the Bluebikes website map at account.bluebikes.com/map, and the City's bike map at watertown-ma.gov/1292/Bicycling

Watertown Receives Grant to Evaluate ADA Accessibility The City of Watertown is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Massachusetts Office on Disability’s (MOD) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self Evaluation and Transition Planning grant! Read more at www.watertown-ma.gov > News

Here is Vee, the Goose Dog’s 2024 Top 10 Wrapped Songs results. Songs 1-2 are from Vee’s Stick Season album, which is based on Noah Kahn’s album. Songs 3-10 are from Vee’s Tortured Geese album, based on Taylor Swift’s album Tortured Poets Department.

“Be Neighborly” and keep our City safe for travel this winter! By clearing snow and ice from sidewalks outside of your property, you are helping to keep our community safe and accessible for all. And checking in on neighbors and laying down ice melt can make a big difference all winter long.

Watertown City Manager George Proakis is excited to announce the hiring of Thomas Brady as the new Director of Public Works! Read the full announcement at watertown-ma.gov > News