Watertown, NY News
Watertown is the city at the center of Jefferson County and the county seat. This page collects every ClickNNY story about the city, newest first. Events and businesses are on the Watertown page.
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- Fort Drum soldiers reported to be taking part in Latin America trainingSoldiers from Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division are reported to be participating in a jungle training course in Panama tied to the U.S. counter-drug campaign, although reports differ on the number of troops involved.
- Watertown sets Nov. 5 hearing on proposed highway taxThe Town of Watertown’s tentative 2027 budget includes a proposed highway tax, with a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 5, 2026.Government ·
- Watertown developer seeks rezoning for 16 acres at former Ives Hill courseP.J. Simao is asking Watertown to rezone about 16 acres of the former Ives Hill Country Club golf course for a planned campus district, with proposed limits on future development.Government ·
- Watertown residents ask city to address vehicle noise near Hilltop TowersResidents of Watertown’s Hilltop Towers asked the City Council to address loud vehicle exhausts and music, while Police Chief Cristin Lyon said the department would step up enforcement of noise and exhaust violations.Community ·
- Watertown man charged in alleged $21,678 welfare fraud caseA 34-year-old Watertown man was charged with grand larceny, welfare fraud and related offenses after investigators alleged he improperly received $21,678 in public assistance benefits.Public Safety ·
- Watertown apartment building at 661 Factory Street sold for $290,000The apartment building at 661 Factory Street in Watertown, along with a small building on Fairbanks Street, was sold to DP Development and Properties, LLC for $290,000.Community ·
- Man charged after Flower Memorial Library door glass shatteredBrian G. Johnson, 54, was charged with felony criminal mischief after police said the front door glass at Flower Memorial Library in Watertown was shattered.Public Safety ·
- North Country high school football teams set for Week 7 gamesNorth Country high school football teams are scheduled to play Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Week 7 matchups.Sports ·
- Hounsfield solar law hearing draws opposition to larger projectResidents attended an Oct. 14 public hearing in Hounsfield on updated solar regulations while voicing opposition to a large solar project in Hounsfield and Watertown that the local law does not cover.
- Wednesday North Country high school scores: 8-0 Gouverneur win leads roundupGouverneur blanked Ogdensburg Free Academy 8-0 Wednesday as North Country teams posted results in girls soccer, boys soccer and girls volleyball.Sports ·
- Watertown board to discuss 2027 budget with proposed highway taxThe Watertown Town Board is scheduled to discuss a tentative 2027 budget that includes a new highway tax and no general property tax.
- Watertown boys soccer finishes Frontier League play 10-0 againWatertown defeated General Brown 9-0 Wednesday to complete a second straight undefeated Frontier League season.Sports ·
- Watertown Wolves unveil upgraded locker room ahead of home openerThe Watertown Wolves unveiled an upgraded locker room at the Northern Credit Union Community Arena ahead of their October 16 home opener against Danbury.Sports ·
- Stewart’s, developer offer to fund improvements for proposed Town of Watertown storeStewart’s Shops and developer P.J. Simao have offered to help pay for traffic signal work, sewer-related costs and the first 250 feet of an access road for a proposed store across from Target in the Town of Watertown.Government ·
- Watertown girls soccer enters final regular-season match with 14-1 recordWatertown’s girls soccer team is 14-1 overall and 9-0 in the Frontier League, with a chance to finish the regular season undefeated.Sports ·
- Spark by Hilton Watertown plans November grand-opening celebrationSpark by Hilton Watertown plans a grand-opening celebration Nov. 18, 2026, at the downtown hotel.Community ·
- Nine North Country women receive Quigg business grants in WatertownNine women from Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties received nearly $8,000 in grants through the Maxine M. Quigg Women in Business Fund at a reception in downtown Watertown.Community ·
- North Country high school scores: Lyme rolls 8-0, Watertown swimmers win twice on TuesdayLyme blanked Beaver River 8-0, Watertown's girls swim team won two meets, and South Lewis and South Jefferson took Frontier League cross country titles in Tuesday's North Country high school action.Sports ·
- Watertown considers solar project for vacant landfill siteWatertown City Council is considering solar farm options for 40 acres of the city's 78-acre vacant landfill, with projected results ranging from an annual loss to a gain.Government ·
- Solar project in Hounsfield and Watertown draws resident oppositionA permitted solar facility spanning Hounsfield and Watertown is drawing opposition from some residents ahead of a Hounsfield public hearing on an updated solar law.Government ·
- Watertown receives one bid to operate Thompson Park golf courseWatertown received one bid to operate the city-owned Thompson Park golf course during the next season.
- Driving on wet leaves in the North Country: what to know this fallWet leaves, farm equipment, school buses, low sunlight, frost and deer can create seasonal driving hazards in Northern New York, according to safety guidance from AAA Northeast, AARP, New York agencies and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Fort Drum firefighters host Fire Prevention Week open houseFort Drum firefighters held an open house at Fire Station #2 on Oct. 8, offering tours and hands-on fire-safety activities for community members.Fort Drum ·
- ACR Health schedules Strike Out Stigma bowling event in WatertownACR Health’s Watertown branch is scheduled to hold its first Strike Out Stigma-North Country bowling fundraiser Oct. 17 at Pla-Mor Lanes, with proceeds supporting the organization’s work and event activities including health insurance assistance and HIV testing.Community ·
- Samaritan Medical Center reports 10 recent birthsThe attached report lists 10 births at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown from Oct. 4 through Oct. 10, 2026, involving families from several North Country communities.Community ·
- Watertown attempted-murder and witness-tampering case due in Jefferson County CourtA Watertown man indicted on attempted murder, solicitation, coercion, perjury and witness-tampering counts is scheduled for a pretrial hearing Oct. 14.courts ·
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- What county is Watertown, NY in?
- Watertown is in Jefferson County, New York, and is the county seat. News from across the county is at clicknny.com/jefferson-county-news.
- Where can I find Watertown police and fire news?
- Public safety stories appear on this page as they are published. Calls ClickNNY is following live, before a story is written, are on Live On Scene at clicknny.com/liveonscene.
- Where are Watertown obituaries?
- Obituaries from North Country funeral homes, including those serving Watertown, are listed at clicknny.com/obituaries.
- How do I follow Watertown City Council?
- City government stories run here, and agendas and meeting information for the City of Watertown and other local governments are on clicknny.com/government.
- How do I send ClickNNY a Watertown news tip?
- Send it through ClickNNY's tip form at clicknny.com/submit. Tips, photos and event listings go straight to the desk, and you can stay anonymous.