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.
