Today we celebrate the trees that brighten our streets, clean our air, and beautify our community. Did you know that the DNR has a public tree inventory available online, and that you can see where each catalogued tree is located? Thousands of trees on public land are on this map: https://pg-cloud.com/Wisconsin/
Are your street trees on the map? 🌲💚
Are you interested in buying a home in Jefferson County? Join us for a home buyer workshop:
May 14th, 5:30 to 9:30
UW Extension Building
864 Collins Road, Lower Level
Jefferson, WI
Income-qualified buyers may be eligible for up to $20,000 in down-payment assistance.
To register for this FREE workshop, visit thriveed.org/athome
For more info, contact RoxAnne Witte at roxannew@jeffersoncountywi.gov or (920) 674-8711.
Join us in giving a shout-out to our amazing, hard-working administrative professionals here at the City of Watertown, and beyond!
On April 15th, we held an open house for our new Parks and Open Spaces Plan. Attendees were offered the chance to weigh in on some ideas for parks in Watertown, and tell us their own. Thanks to everyone who came to this event!
🌎We’re reaching out to invite you to be a part of something meaningful—our upcoming Community Park Clean-Up Day! This event is all about bringing together schools, local businesses, city staff, and volunteers to give back to the beautiful green spaces we all share.🌳
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, April 25 (or pick up of materials for a later date in case of rain)
🕘 Time: Reserve a time! (Between 9am-2pm)
📍 Location: Reserve a park! (8 are still available!)
We would love for your team to join us in helping to revitalize our parks through litter pickup and community connection. It’s a great opportunity to demonstrate local leadership, team-build with staff, and show your support for Earth Day and Arbor Day.
Together, we can make a real difference—and have a little fun while we're at it!
Email adraeger@watertownwi.gov to reserve a park and arrival time! See less
We want to hear from you! The City of Watertown is making a plan to create a more bikeable, walkable city for all. Please give us your feedback! See the links below for a survey and an interactive map:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/watertown-bike-ped-survey
https://hkgi-engage.mysocialpinpoint.com/watertown-bike-and-pedestrian-plan
Summer jobs are available! We're looking for lifeguards, a Kart Park leader, and a baseball program supervisor. Have fun at work this summer with City of Watertown Parks and Recreation! To apply, visit: https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/
🌎 Happy Earth Day from the City of Watertown! 🌿
Today, we celebrate the natural beauty that surrounds us — especially the Rock River that flows through the heart of our city. Let’s continue working together to protect our environment, preserve our waterways, and keep Watertown a vibrant, sustainable place for generations to come. 💧🌳
Things are rolling right along at the new fire station! Resinous flooring and elevator installation continued, HVAC balancing was completed, concrete was poured at the front entrance, and building signage installation is underway. 👷♂️🏗️
Looking ahead, the next two weeks will be busy as crews wrap up mechanical, electrical, and plumbing finishes, complete elevator work, pave asphalt, install the flagpole 🇺🇸, finish ceiling tiles, and test the overhead doors. Construction cleaning will begin, and punch lists will be underway!
We’re getting closer to the finish line — thank you for your continued support!
🌳 Watertown’s Community Tree Programs are back!
Help grow our urban forest with two great options:
🌱 2025 Tree Planting Program – $100 trees planted by City staff in approved right-of-way
🌿 Right Tree, Right Spot – FREE tree giveaway with a virtual planting workshop
📅 Deadlines:
– Right Tree, Right Spot: May 8 (or while supplies last)
– Tree Planting Program: October 1
Learn more & register: https://watertownwi.recdesk.com
If you chose an installment plan to pay your taxes this year, your second installment is due April 30h. You may pay property taxes four ways:
☑️In-person at the Finance Department in City Hall (106 Jones St.) M-F, 8 to 4:30
☑️Night deposit box in front of City Hall to the left of the main entrance
☑️Mail to Watertown Finance Department, PO Box 477, Watertown, WI 53094
☑️Online (credit card) at watertownwi.gov (convenience fee assessed by PSN, the payment processor) - payments may take several days to process.
Common Council meets tonight at 7. Watch live on YouTube or attend in-person to see our new alders and mayor be sworn in to office!
Live streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/live/pjrvlb8wShg?si=uyUBkv5eiWSPD_SO
Meeting agendas and materials: https://watertown-wi.municodemeetings.com/
We’re looking for amazing vendors to join us at the Watertown Town Square Markets this season! No need to commit to every date—just come share your goods and talents with the community.
Interested or know someone who might be? Please contact Steph Juhl, sjuhl@watertownwi.gov or (920) 262-8080 x4395
🌿🚛 Yard Waste Site Now Open for the Season! 🚛🌿
The City of Watertown Yard Waste Site at 1507 Boomer Street is officially open for the season! Drop off your grass clippings, leaves, garden plants, vines, and wood chips during the following hours:
🗓 Monday & Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. after Nov. 3)
🗓 Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
🔹 Follow designated driving paths & posted signs.
🔹 No garbage, plastic bags, or landscape materials (take those to the Street/Recycle Center).
🔹 Free wood chips & compost are now located near the dog park.
🔹 An attendant is on-site for questions, but unloading assistance is not available.
Watertown, Wis. (April 3, 2025) – The City of Watertown is asking residents, motorists, and bicyclists to exercise caution when crossing the Division Street Bridge. The Public Works Department recently identified a small hole in the surface of the bridge approach, and precautionary barriers have been placed over the area. While the hole is positioned outside of the driving lanes, the City is taking immediate action to evaluate the necessary repairs. Please remain within the driving lanes or on the sidewalk when crossing the bridge.
The City is actively monitoring the situation and will update the public as soon as repairs are scheduled. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. Please direct any questions to the Public Works Department at (920) 262-4060.
