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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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Watertown Emergency Management Info - Mar 15
******IMPORTANT****** Fire Chief Mario Orangio has posted some important information concerning storm related issues. Please refer to the attached document. [Additional info...]

 
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Pleasant Street Open - March 17
Pleasant Street is now open for travel.
Storm update - 5:30 pm - March 16
Pleasant Street will remain closed due to flooding on Tuesday, March 16 through rush hour and possibly for the remainder of the night.
Health Department Storm Update: Mar 16
The Health Department is in frequent contact with food service establishments affected by flooding, in order to provide appropriate public health guidance.

Ongoing inspections are being conducted. For guidance regarding flooding in homes, power failure and food safety please visit the Health Department's link attached here. [Additional info...]

Storm Update 9:30 am - Mar 16
The DPW is also pumping areas of Spring Street and Acton Street with high volume pumps. The Fire Department continues to abate utility hazards in flooded homes as well as providing pumping services. There remains approximately 139 properties on the waiting list for pump services. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will remain open until further notice. We will provide further updates as the day progresses.
Time to Check Your Smoke Alarms - Mar 13
Watertown's Fire Chief, Mario A. Orangio, reminds all residents to check all battery and hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Batteries may need to be changed and wiring checked. Please refer to the attached document. [Additional info...]
Community Enrichment Fund 2010 Checklist
Attached is the Watertown/Harvard and Watertown/O'Neill Properties Community Enrichment Fund 2010 Checklist. The submission date cutoff will be posted in the near future. [Additional info...]
Boards, Commissions & Committees Vacancies
Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll is seeking Watertown citizens interested in serving on the following Town Boards, Commissions and Committees with appointment dates in May, 2010. [Additional info...]
Mt Auburn Street Reconfiguration Project Meet - Mar 30
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Mt. Auburn Street Reconfiguration Project. The public is cordially invited.
Suspension of All Night Parking Ban - Mar 31
The Police Department encourages all residents to continue to use available off street parking during the overnight hours to allow for street cleaning/repairs.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic - Dogs & Cats - Apr 3
The Watertown Health Department will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, April 3 at the Town Hall, 149 Main Street, Lower Level. [Additional info...]
New Englander Rain Barrel - Special Offer
The Department of Public Works has announced a special offer, for Watertown residents, who wish to acquire a New Englander Rain Barrel. Please refer to the attached flyer. [Additional info...]
Haiti Earthquake Assistance Information Posted
For those wishing to support the assistance effort to aid the victims of the Haiti tragedy, an attached list is provided. [Additional info...]
Tree Warden Information Update
Chris has also developed a card which he leaves at every address where he plants a tree. This card lists the species of the tree planted. [Additional info...]
Access Watertown Cable Channels Live Via Website
Thanks to the efforts of the Watertown Cable Access Board and the Watertown Community Access Center programming on local cable television channels 9 & 10 can now be viewed live via the Watertown and WCAC websites. [Additional info...]
Night On-Street Parking Restriction - In Effect - Nov 29
Watertown Police Chief Edward P. Deveau has announced that the night on-street parking restriction will begin on Sunday, November 29. Please refer to the attached flyer for additional information. [Additional info...]
Winter Off Street Parking Locations - 2009/2010
Watertown Police Chief Edward P. Deveau announces the winter off street parking locations. Please refer to the attachment. [Additional info...]
Fire Chief - Change Clocks & Batteries - Nov 1
Watertown Fire Chief Mario A. Orangio reminds all citizens to change the batteries in their fire and smoke detectors when clocks are moved back 1 hour on Sunday a.m., Nov 1. [Additional info...]
FY 2011 Prelim. Budget Overview Town Mgr. - Oct 27
Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll will present the "Fiscal Year 2011 Town of Watertown Preliminary Budget Overview" at the Town Council meeting, Tuesday, October 27, 7:15 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, Town Hall. [Additional info...]