Tuesday, November 3, 2026 brings Election Day voting and several practical Watertown service reminders, followed by a Fort Drum recreation opportunity, new NASA research and the Watertown forecast. Sponsored by DigitalMediaUSA.com.
Election Day polls open at 6 a.m.
New York’s general election takes place today, with polling places open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Voters should confirm their assigned Election Day location rather than assume it is the site they used for early voting. The state’s early-voting period ended November 1. The New York State Board of Elections provides election information and a polling-place lookup through its website. Election information.
No injuries reported in Mill Street fire
A Monday morning fire damaged the former Derouin plumbing and heating building on Mill Street in Watertown. Officials reported no injuries, and the cause remained under investigation in the latest available account. The building sustained smoke and water damage. Reporting source.
Seasonal bulk pickup ends Friday
Watertown’s Department of Public Works has announced that the final bulk collection of the season will be Friday, November 6. The city’s October 27 notice establishes that deadline. Residents with questions about the collection can contact Public Works at 315-785-7842. Official city notice.
Waterworks Park remains temporarily closed
Waterworks Park at 1630 Huntington Street is temporarily closed while construction on the Highlander project uses the park’s parking area. The closure began October 29, according to the city’s engineering notice. The city said construction was progressing ahead of schedule and had not announced a reopening date. Questions can be directed to the Engineering Department at 315-785-7740. Official closure notice.
Winter overnight parking restrictions are in effect
Watertown’s seasonal overnight parking restriction began November 1 and continues through April 30. Vehicles must be kept off city streets from 2 a.m. until 6 a.m. The restriction also covers the margin between the sidewalk and curb, and violations can result in fines or towing. Residents should also keep snow out of public streets and sidewalks. City resident information.
Fort Drum offers free volleyball tonight
Fort Drum’s Magrath Sports Complex has volleyball open play scheduled for today from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Army MWR lists the activity as free for eligible Department of War patrons ages 18 and older, with all skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, and equipment is available at the front desk. Installation and facility access requirements still apply. Official Army MWR listing.
Hubble study examines missing oxygen in dwarf galaxies
NASA reported Monday that Hubble observations of 37 nearby dwarf galaxies suggest stellar explosions can drive oxygen out of small galaxies more effectively than theoretical models predict. The work examines how these galaxies lose material produced by stars. Researchers have not settled whether the oxygen remains in surrounding halos or travels farther into intergalactic space. That unresolved destination is part of the scientific question, rather than a conclusion of the study. NASA research report.
Watertown weather
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies Tuesday with a high near 65°F and a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1 p.m. South winds will be 7 to 10 mph, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 55°F and south winds of 10 to 13 mph. Forecast checked November 3 against the National Weather Service’s 1:22 a.m. EST update. National Weather Service forecast.
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