Watertown is famously known as one of the thirteen Massachusetts municipalities that retain the title of “town” while functioning under state law. This may be in an attempt to hold onto its historical roots, perhaps pointing at the fact that Watertown was one of the first Massachusetts Bay Colony settlements in 1630.
Watertown is also well-recognized for its role through many wars and eras, like the Revolutionary War, the Industrial Era, and World War II. It is home to the historic Watertown Arsenal, which produced military armaments from 1816 through World War II. Similarly, in 1742, Coolidge Tavern was frequented by the minutemen of the Revolutionary War. While the tavern was unfortunately torn down in 1918, there are plenty of other famous historical sites, like the Edmund Fowle House and the Browne House.
Many colonial-style homes like these can be found throughout Watertown, offering a historic sense of place to residents and officials. Unfortunately, older and newer homes alike often have nooks and crannies that allow for unwanted pests to make their way in.