Watertown Public Works

Saltonstall Field has been shut down immediately due to poor field conditions resulting from overuse and inclement weather. Read more...

The Watertown Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Watertown Recreation Department have concluded that the Saltonstall Field must be shut down immediately due to poor field conditions resulting from overuse and inclement weather. The turf grass will not recover unless it is allowed to rest. With aeration/seeding/fertilization/topdressing to be done over the next month, we expect the field to fully recover for Spring 2025 sports.

Please note that goals will be locked during this period and the field will be monitored. Non-permitted use, which includes dogs and golf, is strictly prohibited.

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Trash and Recycling Tip!

Excess recycling and yard waste may be dropped off at the Recycling Center year-round.

The Recycle Center is located at 76 Stanley Ave, and can be accessed on Green River Way. Please note that it’s one way into the recycle center so you have to enter through Green River Way. The hours of operation are Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM all year round. (Dumping outside operational hours is prohibited) Service is accessible to Watertown Residents only – ID required. No businesses.

Learn more tips at watertown-ma.gov/1344/Trash-and-Recycling-Tips

If you have any questions about trash and recycling, please reach out to the 311 Service Center Team by dialing 311 inside of Watertown or 617-715-8660. You can also send them an email at [email protected]. The Center is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (and until 7:00 pm on Tuesdays).

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The milling process on Arsenal Street, which involves grinding the road surface in preparation for paving, will begin on Monday, July 22, 2024, starting from Greenough Boulevard to Forge Road. This work will progress block by block towards Watertown Square over approximately six weeks. Please drive carefully and consider using alternate routes when possible. We appreciate your cooperation.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the 311 Service Center by dialing 311 or (617-715-8660) or send an email to: [email protected]

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Please see information about the Flag Day Ceremony on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Ridgelawn Cemetery at 10AM.

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the design of our current flag.

On June 14, 2024, you're invited to join us as we honor the adoption of the American Flag by properly retiring our old flags.

Please join us at Ridgelawn Cemetery at 10AM.

Thanks to Watertown Fire Department and Watertown Public Works for their support to ensure we can properly—and safely—retire our non-serviceable flags.

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