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!

3rd Avenue SW Reconstruction Project

Reconstruction on 3^rd Avenue SW from 18^th Street SW to 13^th Street SW will begin on Thursday, July 19.  The reconstruction project consists of removing the existing asphalt, reworking the granular base, and placing a new asphalt surface on the ro...

11th Avenue SW Reconstruction Project to Begin

Reconstruction on 11^th Avenue SW from 24^th Street SW to 14^th Street SW will begin on Thursday, July 19.  The reconstruction project consists of removing the existing asphalt and granular base, placing geotextile fabric, replacing the granular bas...

WFR responds to grass fire

At 4:39pm Monday Aug. 13th Watertown Fire rescue was called out to a grass fire adjacent to 449th Ave and West Pelican Drive. WFR found an area approximately 50' by 100' of grass and brush burning in a slough.  The fire was extinguished with in 1...

WFR Becoming ISO 2

Watertown Fire Rescue will present the findings of the ISO evaluation at the next council meeting on August 6th.  To read more, Click Here....                  &...

Watertown Fire Rescue responds 2 vehicle accident

Watertown Fire Rescue responded to the 600 block of 20th Ave SE on Thursday August 2nd and 9:41 am for a 2 vehicle accident involving a Honda Odyssey and a Mitsubishi Endeavor.  The Honda had collided in a t-bone accident on the passenger side of...

Watertown Fire Rescue responds to vehicle rollover

At 2:15 am on 8/2/18, WFR crews responded to a 1 vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of 3rd St and 2nd Ave SW. On arrival crews found 1 vehicle on its left side in the roadway. Medical crews assisted 1 patient who self extricated and was later t...

Vehicle Fire

WFR responds to vehicle fire on I-29 MM193.  WFR responded with one engine and one Ambulance.  WFR assisted South Shore Fire with vehicle extinguishment.  Pickup truck and trailer were a total loss, no injuries reported.&nbs...

WFR Responds to Car Fire

At 0130 Friday morning WFR responded to a report of a vehicle fire between two structures. On scene a minivan was parked in the reported residence with flames protruding from the hood with heavy smoke.  The van was 6 feet away from two mobile hom...

Residential Collection Customers May Sign Up To Receive 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...

11th Avenue SW Reconstruction Project to Begin

Reconstruction on 11th Avenue SW from 24th Street SW to 14th Street SW will begin on Thursday, July 19.

Reconstruction on 11^th Avenue SW from 24^th Street SW to 14^th Street SW will begin on Thursday, July 19.  The reconstruction project consists of removing the existing asphalt and granular base, placing geotextile fabric, replacing the granular bas...

West Nile Prevention Program - Mosquito Spraying Alerts

Click the link below to see upcoming spraying events:

Upcoming Spraying Events

To receive mosquito spraying notifications by email and/or a text message:

• Go to:  www.watertownsd.us/notifyme 
• Enter your email address and click the “Sign In” button.
• Click the “Available Lists” dropdown tab and se...

Drug Arrest Report 07.30.18 to 08.05.18

Drug Arrest Report 07.30.18 to 08.05.18

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, August 13, 2018 Recycle Route A is Collected and Ordering Containers

Public Service Announcement

Watertown Sanitation Department

Recycle Update & Plastic

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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...