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On the Watertown Seal is a picture of an English Colonist and an Indian exchanging, as peace tokens, bread for fish. Captain Roger Clap landed at Nantasket Point in 1630 and rode up Charles River to Gerry's Landing with the first party of Watertown Colonists.

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Strategically located just six miles northwest of Boston in Middlesex County, Watertown enjoys the advantages of this metropolitan commercial, residential, and social community while maintaining its own local characteristics and unity.

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Library Board of Trustees Vacancy  - The Watertown Free Public Library Board of Trustees is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Library Board. Applications will be accepted up to Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 5:00pm. Additional Info...
MBTA Fare Proposal Web Site  - link to the MBTA meetings regarding fare and route changes, download "MBTA Fare and Service Change - Information Booklet" Additional Info...
Watertown Keeps Citizens Safe with WatertownALERT  - Citizens and Businesses can sign up to receive critical alerts during emergencies. Read on...
2011 - 2012 Winter Parking Ban  - Chief of Police Edward P. Deveau has announced the 2011-2012 Winter Parking Ban dates. Read on...