City of Watertown, NY news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In City of Watertown, NY on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Burn ban issued; $1.5M for DV services. Also: Jefferson County Schools is adding air conditioning to nearly 500 buses in a $3.9 million project; Jefferson County urges voters to review ballots carefully regarding touchscreen voting concerns. Weather: Mostly clear today with temperatures between 34–49°F and light winds.

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Jefferson County has issued a 90-day burn ban for unincorporated areas due to fire danger.KFDM · Oct 22, 9:29 PM · Around

News & local government

Jefferson County urges voters to review ballots carefully regarding touchscreen voting concerns.Deltaplex News · Oct 22, 3:32 PM · Around

Business & new openings

Jefferson County airpark is extending its aircraft taxiway using grant funds.WTOV · Oct 22, 6:09 PM · Around

Schools & kids

Jefferson County Schools is adding air conditioning to nearly 500 buses in a $3.9 million project.WBRC 6 News · Oct 22, 9:29 AM · Around

Community & volunteering

Nearly $1.5 million has been awarded for domestic violence support services in Jefferson County.WBMA · Oct 22, 5:20 PM · Around

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