Mellette House

Terrry Redlin Center

Watertown is the home of Terry Redlin, the award-winning artist that is famously known for his outdoor and wildlife themed paintings. Watertown houses the Terry Redlin Center which is popular tourist site right off I-29.

Downtown

Watertown’s historic downtown has everything you need including delicious local restaurants, unique shopping, beautiful art, and much more. Visit downtown Watertown to enjoy the many amenities and discover the unique history!

SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENTS PROJECT TO BEGIN

Construction of the Sanitary Sewer Replacements Project will begin on Monday, June 11^th, 2018.  The construction project consists of removing and replacing the sanitary sewer main and asphalt surfacing in five separate locations.  The sc...

Watertown Fire Responds To Car Versus House Accident

At about 9:45 am Tuesday WFR responded to a car versus house accident for a possible gas leak in the house.  Upon arrival, a gas odor was believed to be coming from inside the residence.  WFR monitoring equipment couldn't detect anything...

Watertown fire Rescue responds to controlled burn.

At 8:31 pm, Watertown Fire Rescue was dispatched to a controlled burn that got out of control. The fire involved a lot of garbage and debris in and around an old building foundation. The fire was extinguished and all units returned to station at 9:44 pm. ...

Watertown Fire Rescue responds to bale fire.

Watertown Fire Rescue responded to 16576 454th Ave on Monday May 28th at approximately 5:16 pm for a small straw bale fire.  On scene fire crews found 10 round bales of straw had caught on fire.  The owners of the property had been condu...

WFR Responds to two grass fires

On 5-21-18 at 4:11 pm, WFR got a 911 call stating that a control burn had gotten away from property owner.  WFR responded with two brush trucks to the area of 450th Avenue and 177th Street.  Upon arrival, crews found that less than one a...

Residential Collection Customers May Sign Up For Holiday Garbage Collection Notifications

Watertown Regional Landfill

 Holiday Collection Electronic Notification

Residential collection customers may sign up to receive holiday garbage collection date notifications by email or text message on your phone.  To sign up for...

West Nile Prevention Program - Mosquito Spraying Alerts

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Drug Arrest Report 06.11.18 to 06.17.18

Drug Arrest Report 06.11.18 to 06.17.18

Drug Arrest Report 06.04.18 to 06.10.18

Drug Arrest Report 06.04.18 to 06.10.18

SCAM ALERT

Over the last few days, individuals have contacted the Watertown Police Department inquiring into a recorded message they have received from telephone number (716) 513-8654. Here is an example of the message played when the phone call is answered:

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IRS Scam

The Watertown Police Department would like to alert the community of an ongoing phone scam that has been occurring in Watertown again. There have been reports of individuals calling and leaving messages claiming to be from the IRS. They leave a phone numb...

Drug take Back Collection Site

The Watertown Police Department is pleased to announce that we are implementing another program in the fight against drug abuse and the increasing drug epidemic. A permanent drug take back vault has been installed in the Police Department’s lobb...

The Week of Monday, June 18, 2018 Recycle Route A is Collected and Ordering Containers

Public Service Announcement

Watertown Sanitation Department

Recycle Update & Food Containers

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REVISED: 2018 Mill & Overlay Phase I

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rob Beynon, Street Superintendent

The Watertown Street Department will begin phase I of street milling and asphalt overlay on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018. This project will start on Golf Course Road at the intersection of 4th Ave...

Updated: City Of Watertown Lifted Load Limits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rob Beynon, Street Superintendent

As of May 29, 2018, the City of Watertown has lifted the annual springtime load limits. 

The SD regulations governing loads still apply.Thank you for your cooperation.Rob BeynonStreet ...

Temporary Sump Pump Variance - Ended

The temporary variance period for sump pumps to discharge clear water to the sanitary sewer ended April 15th. Sump pump water must be directed to your yard or another acceptable location and not to the sanitary sewer. Removing sump pump water from the san...