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Watertown, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Watertown! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bring your concerns to Watertown leaders at the library
  • Watertown corrects school tax bills with inflated late penalties
  • Watertown woman dies in Mexico crash; investigation continues

Also on today's calendar: Melt and Pour Candles and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with rain, temps: high: 43, low: 31.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 40 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Watertown leaders to host community office hours next week (informnny.com) — Watertown residents can bring questions and concerns directly to city leaders during office hours at Flower Memorial Library on November 16, 18 and 19. Council members will attend each lobby session, and Police Chief Cristin Lyon will join on November 16 and 19.
   

2. Watertown issues correction for school tax bill errors (informnny.com) — Watertown taxpayers received school tax bills calculated with an 8% late-payment penalty instead of the stated 2%, prompting corrected notices. Despite their “Notice of Delinquent School Taxes” heading, the new mailings provide corrected amounts, not notification that recipients missed the November 6 deadline.
   

3. Woman dies in NY crash after Jeep strikes trees, police say (democratandchronicle.com) — Lori D. Miller, 57, of Watertown, died Saturday night in a crash in the village of Mexico, State Police said. Troopers said her Jeep left Main Street on a curve while traveling at high speed and struck a guardrail and trees. The crash remains under investigation.
   

4. Watertown police blotter — Nov. 10, 2026 (nny360.com) — Watertown police charged a 37-year-old man with aggravated harassment after he allegedly texted a death threat to a 16-year-old girl. In a separate case, a 25-year-old city resident faces a criminal mischief charge over alleged damage to a door and outdoor light on Gotham Street.
   

5. ‘I'm so excited': Local drivers react as gas falls below $4 a gallon (wwnytv.com) — Gas prices below $4 a gallon are giving Watertown drivers some relief, though nearby communities aren't seeing the same savings. One driver reported paying 40 cents less per gallon than in Clayton on Tuesday, while AAA linked falling pump prices to cheaper oil and seasonal changes.
   

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    Thursday November 12
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💬 Chatter

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  • The holidays can be especially challenging for families when a loved one has dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.
    Take a breath and watch this video for tips to adjust expectations, adapt traditions, and reduce stress for everyone. Bottom line: The holidays can… (Nextdoor )
  • AT&T, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Store Manager in Watertown. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Team/Crew Member in Watertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watertown here.

Ok Watertown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Watertown

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Watertown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.