Public Notices
Legal Notice
IFB 2026-56
HOW PARK PHASE 1 PLAYGRUND RENOVATIONS
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform HOW PARK PHASE 1 PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS located in the City of Watertown. Qualified contractors are requested to submit their proposals to the Procurement Department, Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, in accordance with the instructions contained within the Invitation for Bids (IFB).
Bid Documents will be available electronically online starting on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at no cost by completing the registration page on the City’s website at https://watertown-ma.gov/Purchasing. Scroll to the project title and select the link located at the bottom of the project description to request a bid package.
Proposals must be delivered in person or by mail to The City of Watertown Procurement Department located at 149 Main Street, City Hall, Watertown MA 02472. Electronic copies will not be accepted. All proposals must be received by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday November 6, 2025, to be considered.
An optional (non-mandatory) Pre-bid Site Visit/Walkthrough will be held by the City of Watertown at 1:00 PM, local legal time, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the project site (meet at the Bacon Street entrance), Watertown, MA 02472
Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid security consisting of a Bid Bond, Treasurer’s Check, Cash, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check issued by a responsible bank or trust company in the amount of 5% of the bid price.
Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Workforce Development under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. The City of Watertown reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality contained therein, and to award the contract as determined to be in the best interest of the City.
The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation in response to the bid process.
Public Notice
Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA in-person with remote access link on the agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting. The Planning Board is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. to make an advisory recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the following case at 108 Water St.
108 Water St- Maxwell Shortsleeve for Watertown Square Development LLC requests a Special Permit with Site Plan Review under Article IX in accordance with §5.01(C) and §5.08 Watertown Square District to allow a 52-unit multi-family housing development with 27 below grade and rear parking spaces, to replace an office building. Located in the WSQ2 - Watertown Square 2 Zoning District. ZBA Case PZ-25-25.
Public Notice
Watertown Planning Board Public Hearing: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA, in person and with remote access, with link on the agenda posted 48 hours prior to the meeting.
10 Coolidge Hill Rd- May Zhen requests a Site Plan Review in accordance with §5.02(t) Table of Accessory Use Regulations to convert a portion of the basement of a two-family structure to a protected use Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Located in the T (Two-Family) Zoning District. PZ-25-17.
216 Common St- Zhubin Shobeiri requests a Site Plan Review in accordance with §5.02(t) Table of Accessory Use Regulations to convert a portion of the basement of a single-family structure to a protected use Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Located in the S-6 (Single-Family) Zoning District. PZ-25-20
34 Walnut St- Michael Lee requests a Site Plan Review in accordance with §5.02(t) Table of Accessory Use Regulations to convert a portion of the basement of a multi-family structure to a protected use Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Located in the SC (Single-Family Conversion) Zoning District. PZ-25-21
885 Belmont St- Alexander Sheh requests a Site Plan Review in accordance with §5.02(t) Table of Accessory Use Regulations to convert and expand a garage to a protected use Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Located in the T (Two-Family) Zoning District. PZ-25-22.
61 Oakley Rd- Cecile Rêve-Kotler requests a Site Plan Review in accordance with §5.02(t) Table of Accessory Use Regulations to convert the basement of a single-family structure to a protected use Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Located in the S-10 (Single-Family) Zoning District. PZ-25-24
25 Clarendon St- Comcast New England Division request a Site Plan Review under Article IX in accordance with MGL c. 40, §3 for Comcast to be able to occupy the building to provide a Broadband Digital Equipment Center to provide broadband internet and other related utility services to the public with site plan updates including increased landscaping, defined parking, and reduced pavement. Located in the I-2 (Industrial 2) Zoning District. PZ-25-26.
Notice
City of Watertown Historic District Commission – Remote Public Hearing – October 23, 2025, at 7 p.m.
18 Common St. Shelby Robichaud., Clean Earth Energy, requests a Certificate from the Commission to allow the installation of a rooftop solar array, electrical conduit and equipment, partially visible from the public way.
Confirm meeting access (remote link) on the agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Public Notice
Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA in-person with remote access link on the agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting.
57 Pequossette St- Jennifer J. Chung-Clark requests a Special Permit Finding in accordance with §4.06(a) Alteration of Non-Conforming Structures to allow construction within a non-conforming side yard setback for a first-floor addition above an expanded garage. Located in the Two-Family (T) Zoning District. PZ-25-19.
Legal Notice
The City Council of Watertown hereby gives notice of a public hearing and vote to be held ONLINE and IN-PERSON (HYBRID) Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Richard Mastrangelo Chamber Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA or online at the following link https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/92991331344 which may be found on the City of Watertown’s website, on a proposed Loan Order as follows:
ORDERED: That the sum of $1,350,000 is appropriated to pay construction and construction administration costs of Bemis Park, as more fully described in the City's Fiscal Year 2025 through 2029 Capital Improvement Plan, including all other costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this HYBRID Public Hearing. A copy of the proposed Loan Order is available for inspection at the Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 in the City Clerk’s Office Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening up to 7:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.; and on the City’s website page: www.watertown-ma.gov.
Legal Notice
The Watertown City Council hereby gives notice of a Public Hearing and vote to be held online and in-person (hybrid) Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM, in the Richard E. Mastrangelo Council Chamber, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA or online at the following link https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/92991331344 which may be found on the City of Watertown’s website, on a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 City Budget. The Fiscal Year 2026 Revenues and Expenditures will be adjusted as follows:
REVENUE INCREASE (DECREASE) TO READ
Transfer from Watertown Square Stabilization $2,072,798 $2,072,798
____________
Total Revenue Adjustment $2,072,798
EXPENDITURES INCREASE (DECREASE) TO READ
Transfer to Cap Project/City $2,072,798 $2,072,798
________________
Total Expenditure Adjustment $2,072,798
Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this HYBRID Public Hearing. A copy of the proposed Loan Order is available for inspection at the Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 in the City Clerk’s Office Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening up to 7:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.; and on the City’s website page: www.watertown-ma.gov.
Notice
In accordance with the Demolition Delay Ordinance, the Watertown Historical Commission will hold a meeting and public hearing- October 9, 2025, at 7 PM to determine if the building at
1 Rosary Drive is preferably preserved and if a demolition delay will be imposed. Confirm the meeting location and/or link on the agenda, 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Public Notice
Watertown Planning Board Public Hearing: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA, in person and with remote access, with link on the Agenda posted 48 hours prior to the meeting.
65 Main St- Jason Sohigian (Executive Director, Armenian Museum of America) requests a Sign Special Permit under Article IX in accordance with §7.07, §7.03, and §7.06 (Signs in WSQ) to update its exterior signage with an architecturally integrated design and exceeding height, area, and placement limits. Located in the WSQ3 (Watertown Square 3) Zoning District. Planning Board PZ-25-18.
Public Notice
Watertown Planning Board Public Hearing: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA, in person and with remote access, with link on the agenda posted 48 hours prior to the meeting.
10 Coolidge Hill Rd- May Zhen requests a Site Plan Review in accordance with §5.02(t) Table of Accessory Use Regulations to convert a portion of the basement of an existing two-family home to a protected use Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Located in the T (Two-Family) Zoning District. Planning Board PZ-25-17.
Legal Notice
The City Council of Watertown hereby gives notice of a public hearing and vote to be held ONLINE and IN-PERSON (HYBRID) Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Richard Mastrangelo Chamber Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA or online at the following link https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/92991331344 which may be found on the City of Watertown’s website, on a proposed Loan Order as follows:
ORDERED: That the sum of $1,350,000 is appropriated to pay construction and construction administration costs of Bemis Park, as more fully described in the City's Fiscal Year 2025 through 2029 Capital Improvement Plan, including all other costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this HYBRID Public Hearing. A copy of the proposed Loan Order is available for inspection at the Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 in the City Clerk’s Office Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening up to 7:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.; and on the City’s website page: www.watertown-ma.gov.
Legal Notice
The Watertown City Council hereby gives notice of a Public Hearing and vote to be held online and in-person (hybrid) Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM, in the Richard E. Mastrangelo Council Chamber, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA or online at the following link https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/92991331344 which may be found on the City of Watertown’s website, on a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 City Budget. The Fiscal Year 2026 Revenues and Expenditures will be adjusted as follows:
REVENUE INCREASE (DECREASE) TO READ
Transfer from Watertown Square Stabilization $2,072,798 $2,072,798
____________
Total Revenue Adjustment $2,072,798
EXPENDITURES INCREASE (DECREASE) TO READ
Transfer to Cap Project/City $2,072,798 $2,072,798
________________
Total Expenditure Adjustment $2,072,798
Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this HYBRID Public Hearing. A copy of the proposed Loan Order is available for inspection at the Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 in the City Clerk’s Office Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening up to 7:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.; and on the City’s website page: www.watertown-ma.gov.
Public Notice
Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, with meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA in-person with remote access link on the Agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting.
101 Standish Rd- Matthew Gannon requests a Special Permit Finding in accordance with §4.06(a) Alteration of Non-Conforming Structures to allow construction within non-conforming side yard setback for a second-floor addition. Located in the Single-Family (S-6) Zoning District. PZ-25-16.