Public Safety & Welfare Committee Meeting - Special | July 22, 2026

The City of Watertown's Public Safety & Welfare Committee held a special meeting on July 22, 2026, primarily to review and approve a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) application for a large popup event scheduled for August 8, 2026. The committee discussed the application submitted by the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, including compliance with ordinance 428-8, participating licensed establishments, and event logistics such as signage, street closures, trash can placement, and enforcement. A key procurement-related action was the approval of the DORA application contingent upon receiving an updated map showing road closures, barriers, and trash can locations. The committee also addressed insurance requirements and vendor responsibilities for purchasing cups and wristbands for alcohol service. The motion to approve the application with these conditions passed unanimously, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for August 5 to review any amendments.