City of Watertown, NY news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In City of Watertown, NY on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Measles case confirmed in Jefferson County. Also: Watertown city council advances plans for Thompson Park golf course lease agreement; Phase 1 of nearly $10 million Jefferson County rail crossing fix begins soon. Weather: Mostly clear today with temperatures between 40 and 56°F; light winds up to 12 mph.

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Headlines

Watertown city council advances plans for Thompson Park golf course lease agreement.WWNY · Oct 20, 6:56 AM

Traffic & transport

Phase 1 of nearly $10 million Jefferson County rail crossing fix begins soon.WBRC · Oct 19, 10:03 PM · Around

Business & new openings

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is shutting down after funding was denied.WVLT · Oct 19, 4:19 PM · Around

Health & care

Measles case confirmed in Jefferson County; patient was unvaccinated.nny360.com · Oct 19, 8:22 PM · Around

Community & volunteering

More than 8,400 Jefferson County voters cast ballots on first early voting day.KFDM · Oct 19, 11:09 PM · Around
Kentucky Expo Center will serve as a vote center for Jefferson County.Spectrum News · Oct 19, 5:21 PM · Around

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