Watertown

Watertown lawmakers are exploring what to do about the city’s leaking 5-million-gallon reservoir in Thompson Park.

In a split vote, the Watertown city council voted to approve two flag raising requests at City Hall.

The city of Watertown’s flag policy is getting another look after one council member called last year’s controversial decision “hasty.”

Multiple resolutions had to be postponed at Tuesday’s meeting after seven members of the New York State Police showed up to speak with council members and the mayor.

Watertown lawmakers are banning camping on city property.

The Watertown City Council recently voted on two topics regarding the ethics hearing about a complaint that Councilor Cliff Olney allegedly made private information public when the city was buying the Watertown Golf Club.

The Watertown City Council voted for an administrative hearing regarding an ethics complaint against Councilmember Cliff Olney made by former Watertown Mayor Jeff Smith in fall 2023 saying Olney publicized information shared in executive session.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $28 million in funding from the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition to the Watertown International Airport to help construct a new terminal.

The Watertown City Council is exploring fiscal solutions for next year amid a projected budget deficit of $7.5 million.

Watertown and Utica are restricting which flags can fly over their city halls. Officials said the move is meant to avoid inconsistencies and potential lawsuits.