Public Notices

Public Notice

Watertown City Council Public Hearing: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA in-person, and with remote access link on the agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting. 

The council will consider Zoning Ordinance amendments to replace in its entirety Section 5.06 of the Zoning Ordinance, entitled “Floodplain District”, and amend or delete conflicting definitions to ensure that Watertown’s floodplain regulations conform to the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

See additional materials for the hearing: 

  • Council Packet (Planning Board Report and Proposed Amendments with Planning Board comments)
  • Proposed Amendments in format of City Council ordinance
  • Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Watertown
  • Letter of Determination from FEMA
  • Summary of Map Amendments (SOMA) from FEMA

Seeking Services

The City of Watertown (MA) is seeking the services of a qualified Contractor within the meaning of MGL c149, §§44A to 44J inclusive; applicable to sections of MGL c30, to provide construction services for the Parker Building Renovation. Renovation of approximately 29,215 square feet of the existing Parker Building at 124 Watertown St, Watertown, MA. The scope of work will also include Fire Protection upgrades and Generator Infrastructure upgrades.

Contractors may obtain a complete copy of the specifications as of Wednesday, April 16, 2025 on ProjectDog.com, Reference - ProjectDog #868109 Watertown – Parker Building Renovation

Filed Sub-Bids are due on May 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. General Bids are due on May 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Public Notice

Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing: May 28, 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.

42 Frank St – Esoos and Amber Bobnar request a Special Permit Finding in accordance with §4.06 Alteration of Non-conforming Structures to allow the construction of an accessible addition to a single-family home within non-conforming front and rear setbacks and exceeding the existing non-conforming building coverage, and a Variance from §6.02(j) Location and Design of Off-Street Parking Spaces to allow a driveway within driveway setbacks. Located in the Two Family (T) Zoning District. ZBA Case #PZ-25-7.

Public Notice

Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, with meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA in-person with remote access link on the Agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting.

72 Fitchburg St - Petitioner Stephen Garbier (Petitioner/Owner) (Agent: Oliver Klein) requests a Special Permit Finding in accordance with §4.06(a) Alteration of Non-Conforming Structures to construct a single-story rear addition within preexisting non-conforming right-side setback. Located in the Two Family (T) Zoning District. PZ-25-6.

Notice

City of Watertown Historic District Commission – Remote Public Hearing – May 29, 2025, at 7 p.m.

265 Mt. Auburn St. Marc Keepper and Peter Bedrosian, (owner: Peter Bedrosian and Jean Bedrosian) requests a Certificate from the Commission for installation of HVAC equipment to a site visible from the public way in the Historic District.

Confirm meeting access (remote link) on the agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Invitation for Bids

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from qualified Contractors for Victory Field Phase II Improvements. The project includes improvements to Victory Field (40 Orchard Street, Watertown MA) including track and sports field renovation, tennis and basketball courts renovation, new field and court lighting, electrical service modifications, site amenities and landscaping, new shared use driveway and entrance gateway. Qualified contractors are requested to submit their price 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).

Qualified contractors may obtain a complete copy of the IFB starting on Tuesday, May 6, 2024. Copies may be obtained electronically online, 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, at the bottom of the project description, click on the link titled “Link to request bid materials”. If you have any questions on how to register, please email: Purchasing@Watertown-MA.gov.

The City will only accept proposals delivered in person or by mail. All proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, My 29, 2025 to be considered.

The City of Watertown may cancel this IFB or reject in whole or in part any and all proposals, if they determine that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of the City of Watertown.

Request for Proposals

The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified individuals/firms to provide a strategic municipal organizational design and assessment of the City’s Public Buildings Department functions and processes. Qualified individuals/firms 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 this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Qualified consultants may obtain a complete copy of the RFP starting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Copies may be obtained electronically online, 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, at the bottom of the project description, click on the link titled “Link to request bid materials”. If you have any questions on how to register, please email: Purchasing@Watertown-MA.gov. Questions/Responses, Addendum and/or Proposal Modification will be sent via email to all RFQ document holders that have registered with the website.

The City will only accept proposals delivered in person or by mail.  All proposals must be received by 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025 to be considered.

The City of Watertown may cancel this RFP or reject in whole or in part any and all proposals, if they determine that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of the City of Watertown.

Request for Qualifications

The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified individuals/firms to produce a study of incentives that are designed to promote affordable rental and ownership of residential units. Qualified individuals/firms 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 Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Qualified individuals/firms may obtain a complete copy of the RFQ starting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Copies may be obtained electronically online, 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, at the bottom of the project description, click on the link titled “Link to request bid materials”. If you have any questions on how to register, please email: Purchasing@Watertown-MA.gov.

The City will only accept proposals delivered in person or by mail. All proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 to be considered.

The City of Watertown may cancel this RFQ or reject in whole or in part any and all proposals, if they determine that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of the City of Watertown.

Request for Proposals

The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified individuals/firms to develop a comprehensive Urban Wild Management Plan for Whitney Hill Park. This plan will guide the Watertown Conservation Commission in managing current and future natural resources, trail improvements, and educational uses. Qualified individuals/firms 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 Request for Proposals (RFP).

Qualified consultants may obtain a complete copy of the RFP starting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Copies may be obtained electronically online, 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, at the bottom of the project description, click on the link titled “Link to request bid materials”. If you have any questions on how to register, please email: Purchasing@Watertown-MA.gov. Questions/Responses, Addendum and/or Proposal Modification will be sent via email to all RFP document holders that have registered with the website.

The City will only accept proposals delivered in person or by mail. All proposals must be received by 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 to be considered.

The City of Watertown may cancel this RFP or reject in whole or in part any and all proposals, if they determine that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of the City of Watertown.

Notice

In accordance with the Demolition Delay Ordinance, the Watertown Historical Commission will hold a meeting and public hearing- May 8, 2025, at 7 PM to determine if the house at 12 Wheeler Lane. is preferably preserved and if a demolition delay will be imposed.  Confirm the meeting location and/or link ink on the agenda, 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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