City of Watertown Invites Community to Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Bentzin Family Town Square
🎁✨ Holiday Family Craft & Wrap! ✨🎁
Gather the whole family for a cozy, fun-filled evening of holiday cheer on December 12th from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Watertown Senior & Community Center!
✅ FREE event, but please REGISTER here as space is limited ➡️ https://watertownwi.recdesk.com 📍 514 S. 1st Street, Watertown, WI
Gather the whole family for a cozy, fun-filled evening of holiday cheer on December 12th from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Watertown Senior & Community Center!
✅ FREE event, but please REGISTER here as space is limited ➡️ https://watertownwi.recdesk.com 📍 514 S. 1st Street, Watertown, WI
🎄 Holiday Open House at the Senior & Community Center! 🎄
📅 Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 1–4 PM
📍 514 S. First St, Watertown
Celebrate the season at our Generations of Joy Holiday Open House! Enjoy festive room showcases by local sponsors, free treats, guided tours, holiday music, door prizes, and 2026 membership info.
Bring a friend—or come make new ones! 🎁☕🎶
📞 (920) 262-8099 | 💌 adraeger@watertownwi.gov
📅 Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 1–4 PM
📍 514 S. First St, Watertown
Celebrate the season at our Generations of Joy Holiday Open House! Enjoy festive room showcases by local sponsors, free treats, guided tours, holiday music, door prizes, and 2026 membership info.
Bring a friend—or come make new ones! 🎁☕🎶
📞 (920) 262-8099 | 💌 adraeger@watertownwi.gov
Veterans Day 2025
In observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, all City offices will be closed.
Solid Waste & Recycling:
There will be no collection on Tuesday, November 11.
Tuesday routes will instead be collected on Wednesday, November 12.
Yard Waste Site:
Closed on Tuesday, November 11.
Regular hours will resume:
Monday & Wednesday: 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
On this day, we pause to honor and remember the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans
Bentzin Family Town Square needs YOUR HELP!
🎄We need trees for the 3rd annual “Make Your Business Sparkle” Holiday Tree Contest!🎄
Running through : Nov 15 – Dec 14, 2025
Local businesses—this is your chance to show off your creativity and holiday spirit by sponsoring and decorating a tree!
Register by Nov 1 (or until full):
📞 920-262-8080 | 📧 sjuhl@watertownwi.gov
🎄We need trees for the 3rd annual “Make Your Business Sparkle” Holiday Tree Contest!🎄
Running through : Nov 15 – Dec 14, 2025
Local businesses—this is your chance to show off your creativity and holiday spirit by sponsoring and decorating a tree!
Register by Nov 1 (or until full):
📞 920-262-8080 | 📧 sjuhl@watertownwi.gov
🎃👻 Happy Early Halloween, Watertown 👻🎃
Get your costumes ready — it’s time for City-Wide Trick or Treating! 🍬🍭
🗓 Saturday, October 25th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Grab your candy bags, watch for little ghouls and goblins, and enjoy a fun (and safe!) night of trick-or-treating!
Get your costumes ready — it’s time for City-Wide Trick or Treating! 🍬🍭
🗓 Saturday, October 25th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Grab your candy bags, watch for little ghouls and goblins, and enjoy a fun (and safe!) night of trick-or-treating!
We're on the hunt for a holiday tree for the Bentzin Family Town Square! Do you have a 30-foot pine that you'd like to donate? We will do all the removal and installation of the tree in the square.
Contact Steph Juhl at (920) 262-8080!
Contact Steph Juhl at (920) 262-8080!
📢 Notice from Watertown Park, Recreation & Forestry Department:
The Park & Rec Office will be closed on October 28 from 9:00–10:30 AM for staff training.
The Park & Rec Office will be closed on October 28 from 9:00–10:30 AM for staff training.
Be a local superhero - run for alderperson! Aldermanic offices to be elected in April of 2026 are districts 2,4,6, and 8. Get the details on running for alderperson early!
All of the above are two year terms. If a primary is required for any of the offices above, it will be held in February of 2026. The regular election will take place on April 7.
For more info, visit: https://www.watertownwi.gov/page/running-for-office
All of the above are two year terms. If a primary is required for any of the offices above, it will be held in February of 2026. The regular election will take place on April 7.
For more info, visit: https://www.watertownwi.gov/page/running-for-office
We're Hiring!
Open Positions:
• Library- Part Time Children's Library Assistant
• Police - Police Officer
• Police-PT 911 Dispatcher
• Public Works - General Laborer
If you or someone you know would be a good fit for any of these positions, apply today at https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Open Positions:
• Library- Part Time Children's Library Assistant
• Police - Police Officer
• Police-PT 911 Dispatcher
• Public Works - General Laborer
If you or someone you know would be a good fit for any of these positions, apply today at https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/
📆 Starting October 15th: Many bathrooms in the park system will be closed for the season.
The Town Square's water feature will also be closed.
🏞️ : Brandt/ Quirk, Riverside, and Washington Park bathrooms will be closed the beginning of November after programming has ended.
The Town Square's water feature will also be closed.
🏞️ : Brandt/ Quirk, Riverside, and Washington Park bathrooms will be closed the beginning of November after programming has ended.
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
• Face painting
• Living Statues presented by Watertown Players and sponsored by Watertown Wine & Liquor
• Haunted Bus
• Balloon Art by Geraldo Alvarez
• Photo Booth
• Over 30 trick-or-treating booths
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝘆:
• Extreme Sound DJ
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀:
• Buddha Belly Pizza
• Harvest Moon Coffee
• Little Sister Cookies
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸-𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗿-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, organized by our Watertown Main Street Program. Look for "Boo Bash Decals" on storefront doors of participating merchants throughout our Main Street.
• Face painting
• Living Statues presented by Watertown Players and sponsored by Watertown Wine & Liquor
• Haunted Bus
• Balloon Art by Geraldo Alvarez
• Photo Booth
• Over 30 trick-or-treating booths
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝘆:
• Extreme Sound DJ
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀:
• Buddha Belly Pizza
• Harvest Moon Coffee
• Little Sister Cookies
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸-𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗿-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, organized by our Watertown Main Street Program. Look for "Boo Bash Decals" on storefront doors of participating merchants throughout our Main Street.
We're excited to announce that Deb Sybell will be joining the City of Watertown as our new Manager of Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives! Deb is passionate about community and economic development. She is excited to bring her experience in community relations, real estate and government to the City of Watertown. A graduate of Leadership Watertown, Deb is a champion of the city and all it has to offer. Deb lives in Jefferson County with her husband Andy and their two rescue dogs Spock and Clive (adopted from the Watertown Humane Society). She enjoys attending festivals, seeing live music performed and playing Euchre.
Join us in welcoming Deb! 🎉😁
Join us in welcoming Deb! 🎉😁
🔥 Fire Prevention Week Proclamation 🔥
Mayor Stocks has officially proclaimed October 5–11, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Watertown! This year’s theme — “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” — focuses on the importance of using, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely to help prevent fires at home and in the community.
📜 Official Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the City of Watertown, Wisconsin is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Watertown; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the presence of lithium-ion batteries in many household devices introduces unique fire risks; and
WHEREAS, most of the electronics used in homes daily—including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, and toys—are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode; and
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) reports an increase in battery-related fires, underscoring the need for public education on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries; and
WHEREAS, residents should follow three key calls to action: Buy only listed products, charge batteries safely, and recycle them responsibly to prevent battery-related fires; and
WHEREAS, lithium-ion batteries store a large amount of energy in a small space, and improper use such as overcharging, using off-brand chargers without safety certification, or exposing batteries to damage can result in fire or explosion; and
WHEREAS, the proper disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries help prevent environmental hazards and reduce fire risks in the home and community; and
WHEREAS, Watertown first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of fires through prevention, safety education, and community outreach; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Fire Prevention Week™ theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” serves to remind us of the importance of using, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely to reduce the risk of fires in homes and communities.
THEREFORE, I, Robert Stocks, Mayor of Watertown, do hereby proclaim October 5–11, 2025, as🔥 Fire Prevention Week 🔥
Mayor Stocks has officially proclaimed October 5–11, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Watertown! This year’s theme — “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” — focuses on the importance of using, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely to help prevent fires at home and in the community.
📜 Official Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the City of Watertown, Wisconsin is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Watertown; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the presence of lithium-ion batteries in many household devices introduces unique fire risks; and
WHEREAS, most of the electronics used in homes daily—including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, and toys—are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode; and
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) reports an increase in battery-related fires, underscoring the need for public education on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries; and
WHEREAS, residents should follow three key calls to action: Buy only listed products, charge batteries safely, and recycle them responsibly to prevent battery-related fires; and
WHEREAS, lithium-ion batteries store a large amount of energy in a small space, and improper use such as overcharging, using off-brand chargers without safety certification, or exposing batteries to damage can result in fire or explosion; and
WHEREAS, the proper disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries help prevent environmental hazards and reduce fire risks in the home and community; and
WHEREAS, Watertown first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of fires through prevention, safety education, and community outreach; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Fire Prevention Week™ theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” serves to remind us of the importance of using, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely to reduce the risk of fires in homes and communities.
THEREFORE, I, Robert Stocks, Mayor of Watertown, do hereby proclaim October 5–11, 2025, as🔥 Fire Prevention Week 🔥
Watertown, Wis. (September 19, 2025) – The City of Watertown DPW – Street Division will be removing blacktop as part of a resurfacing project on South Street. Work is planned to start on Monday, September 22, 2025. South Street will be closed to through traffic from Benton Street to Chadwick Drive and there will be no parking in this area during this time. South Street will remain closed to through traffic until the paving contractor blacktops, which should be early – mid October.
🌿 Volunteer Opportunity This Saturday! 🌿
Join us at Riverside Park for two great events:
🧹 Rock River Stormwater Group’s River Clean-up
⏰ Starts at 9:00 AM
🌸 Rock River Coalition’s Planting Day
⏰ Starts at 9:30 AM
We’ll be installing native grasses and flowers along Riverside Park Creek—helping our rivers and creeks while making the park even more beautiful.
👉 Great chance to earn volunteer hours, learn about native gardens, and give back to the community.
✅ Sign up with our volunteer interest form today! --> https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/nboQ6ZgHxV7zPRC3yxBv-Q
Join us at Riverside Park for two great events:
🧹 Rock River Stormwater Group’s River Clean-up
⏰ Starts at 9:00 AM
🌸 Rock River Coalition’s Planting Day
⏰ Starts at 9:30 AM
We’ll be installing native grasses and flowers along Riverside Park Creek—helping our rivers and creeks while making the park even more beautiful.
👉 Great chance to earn volunteer hours, learn about native gardens, and give back to the community.
✅ Sign up with our volunteer interest form today! --> https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/nboQ6ZgHxV7zPRC3yxBv-Q
We're Hiring!
Open Positions:
• Administration-Information Technology Intern
• Library - Part Time Children's Library Assistant
• Police - Police Officer
• Public Works - Streets & Solid Waste Collector
• Public Works - General Laborer
If you or someone you know would be a good fit for any of these positions, apply today at https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Open Positions:
• Administration-Information Technology Intern
• Library - Part Time Children's Library Assistant
• Police - Police Officer
• Public Works - Streets & Solid Waste Collector
• Public Works - General Laborer
If you or someone you know would be a good fit for any of these positions, apply today at https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Make sure to get out this Saturday for some City Wide Rummaging! 🌆
📣 General Reminders :
1). 🚗 Drivers, Be Extra alert for pedestrians crossing the street.
2). ♻️ If you have any left over items that you don't want to donate, you can drop them off at Street Department! All small electronics can be recycled for free!
If you have any questions about recycling check -> https://www.watertownwi.gov/page/solid-waste-recycling
📣 General Reminders :
1). 🚗 Drivers, Be Extra alert for pedestrians crossing the street.
2). ♻️ If you have any left over items that you don't want to donate, you can drop them off at Street Department! All small electronics can be recycled for free!
If you have any questions about recycling check -> https://www.watertownwi.gov/page/solid-waste-recycling
🚰 Routine Hydrant Flushing Begins September 15
The Watertown Water Utility will begin hydrant flushing on Monday, September 15, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
🔹 Crews will start at:
• Main Street (1st to 8th Street)
• Hospital Drive
Flushing continues Sept 16–19 and Sept 22–26, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily.
🚧 Hydrants on streets under construction will not be flushed.
⚠️ Residents, please note:
• Avoid using water during flushing hours
• Wait until after 4:00 p.m. before doing laundry
• Check water clarity before use to avoid stains
For more info, contact the Watertown Water Utility. 💧
The Watertown Water Utility will begin hydrant flushing on Monday, September 15, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
🔹 Crews will start at:
• Main Street (1st to 8th Street)
• Hospital Drive
Flushing continues Sept 16–19 and Sept 22–26, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily.
🚧 Hydrants on streets under construction will not be flushed.
⚠️ Residents, please note:
• Avoid using water during flushing hours
• Wait until after 4:00 p.m. before doing laundry
• Check water clarity before use to avoid stains
For more info, contact the Watertown Water Utility. 💧
On Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance, we pay tribute to all the lives lost too soon due to the terrorist attacks on this day in 2001. We also honor the brave first responders—firefighters, law enforcement, emergency personnel, service members, and citizens—who courageously answered the call and risked their lives to save hundreds of others.
