Common Council Meeting | June 2nd, 2026

The City of Watertown Common Council held a meeting on June 2, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key discussions included the allocation of city funds toward employer-sponsored child care programs, with approximately $235,000 already appropriated to support local child care centers such as the YMCA and Kitty Campus. The council reviewed strategies for sustaining these programs and discussed the impact of state funding and regulatory changes on child care services. Additionally, the council approved multiple resolutions and contracts, including awarding a $1,472,390.25 contract to Forest Landscaping and Construction Inc. for a utility extension project, and a $168,875 professional real estate services contract to MSA Professional Services for the 2028 downtown Main Street reconstruction project. Motions to amend the agenda and add specific loan terminology to resolutions were also passed. The meeting concluded with the approval of various ordinances and employee handbook amendments related to compensation policies.