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They estimate anywhere from 30,000 - 150,000 people will travel to the city for the eclipse.

WATERTOWN — The City Fire Department responded to four dumpster fires that may be suspicious early Friday, Fire Chief Matt Timerman said.

The Watertown firefighters were conducting hose testing when they were injured, with one being flown to a trauma center.

Watertown’s city council held a budget session on Monday where it heard from officials in the fire and police departments.

Fire Chief Matt Timerman says some of the batteries for their portable tools, like the Jaws of Life, aren’t keeping a full charge, adding it’s a problem when responding to calls for help.

Creating a new culture for recruits while providing real-life firefighter training. Those are just some of the goals Watertown Fire Chief Matt Timerman looks to achieve as a new training program being run in the north country is underway.

The fire at 522 and 524 Mill Street was called in shortly after 11 a.m.

A Mass of Remembrance was held Saturday at Siena College for fallen Watertown firefighter Peyton Morse.

Peyton Morse, fallen firefighter, to receive degree Saturday WWNY Peyton Morse, fallen firefighter, to receive degree Saturday By 7 News Staff | April 29, 2021 at 5:28 PM EDT - Updated April 29 at 9:14 PM WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Peyton Morse, the fallen Watertown firefighter, will be given his Siena College degree posthumously this Saturday. Watertown fire chief Matt Timerman and three other Watertown city firefighters will make the trip to Siena College Saturday, where they will be with ...

Watertown’s mayor, city manager have differing views on tax proposal WWNY Watertown’s mayor, city manager have differing views on tax proposal By Abbey Buttacavoli | April 26, 2021 at 5:21 PM EDT - Updated April 26 at 9:26 PM WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - When Watertown’s lucrative hydropower contract will expire in 2030, the city will lose millions of dollars in revenue. To prepare for that loss, City Manager Ken Mix says taxes need to increase now, but Mayor Jeff Smith disagree...