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Watertown Housing Available Positions...
The Watertown Housing Authority is looking for a self-motivated, team player to perform a variety of specialized technical and clerical work related to public housing. Click to view details....
5/28 Traffic advisory Mill Street
DPW will be making road repairs to portions of the sewer infrastructure on the 600 block of Mill St beginning at 7:30 am Traffic will be reduced to one lane with flagmen directing traffic

If possible, please use alternate routes

6/21 deadline for bids for Thompson Park Cedar Shingle Roof Rehabilitation
The City of Watertown, NY is seeking SEALED bids for the Thompson Park Cedar Shingle Roof Rehabilitation, as per City specifications. All bids must be submitted to the City Purchasing office, Suite 205, City Hall, 245 Washington St., Watertown, NY no later than Friday, June 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., local time, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read.

All bids must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes plainly marked:

“Bid 2013-02 –Thompson Park Cedar Shingle Roof Rehabilitation”

For further information contact the City Purchasing Department at the above address or call (315) 785-7749 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4 P.M. EDST.
All bidders are responsible for timely submittal of their bids. No late bids will be accepted. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. View specs.....

Flushing Schedule
May 3rd through June 27th schedule Click to view...
6/10 Fire Hose Bids
The City of Watertown, NY is seeking SEALED bids for the purchase of Fire Hose for use by the City of Watertown Fire Department as per City specifications. All bids must be submitted to the City Purchasing Office, Suite 205, City Hall, 245 Washington St., Watertown, NY no later than Monday, June 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., local time, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read.

All bids must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes plainly marked:

“Bid 2013-09 – Fire Hose”

For further information contact the City Purchasing Department at the above address or call (315) 785-7749 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4 P.M. EDST.

All bidders are responsible for timely submittal of their bids. No late bids will be accepted. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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Watertown Housing seeks Administrative Assistant
The Watertown Housing Authority is looking for a self-motivated, team player to perform a variety of highly complex clerical and administrative support tasks within the Modernization and Maintenance Department. Minimum qualifications are Assocociates Degree in Office Technology or Secretarial Science or closely related field and three years of clerical/office experience or HS and five years of clerical/office experience.

The successful candidate must pass a Civil Service exam. Contact Civil Service at 315-785-7733 for further information.

Applications must be submitted to Elizabeth Morris, City Hall, 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
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Letter from the Mayor to Watertown MA
Offering our support Read Letter.....
Stone Street Traffic Advisory
National Grid is currently upgrading the gas main and services on Stone Street, between Massey Street South and Exchange Street. Stone Street will be reduced to a single lane while work is performed between Massey Street South and Meadow Street South. Furthermore, the section of Stone Street between Meadow Street South and Exchange Street will, at times, be closed to through traffic while site restoration work is performed.

Weather permitting, the work is expected to last about 6 weeks. Signage will be setup and flagmen will be onsite to direct traffic.

Beginning Thursday April 25th, Stone Street, from Massey Street South to Meadow Street South, will be REDUCED TO ONE LANE during construction hours, from approximately 7 A.M. to 6 P.M.

Side streets intersecting Stone Street in the work zone, may be closed at times to do additional gas main excavations. Local residents should make arrangements to park on nearby side streets, when necessary, while this work is underway. The crews will install temporary barricades, signage and have flagmen on-site as needed. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes during construction. If in this area, motorist should exercise extreme caution when encountering work crews and work zones.

The Engineering Department would like to thank you for your patience and cooperation while this work is completed. For further information or questions contact the Engineering Department at 785-7740.

Spring Drop for City Residents
June 1 , 9 - 4 PM, Fairgrounds Arena Parking Lot [Additional info...]
2013 (tentative) Parks & Rec Event Calendar!
Parks & Rec has many activities to offer! Visit our page to see what's happening! [Additional info...]