Watertown reminds drivers to use caution as school year begins
The City of Watertown has offered drivers safety reminders as students in the Watertown City School District prepare to return to class Thursday.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The City of Watertown is reminding drivers to take extra care as students in the Watertown City School District prepare to begin the 2026-27 school year Thursday.
The city’s safety guidance includes watching for school buses, stopping when red lights are flashing and the stop bar is extended, slowing down in school zones, staying alert near crosswalks and bus stops, and avoiding distractions.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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