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Courtesy of the Watertown Police Department.
Police arrested a Boston man for allegedly dealing fentanyl in the Watertown. See the announcement from the Watertown Police Department below.
The City of Watertown announced changes to the policy of charging EVs at City-owned charging stations. Starting on May 1 drivers will have to pay to charge at the stations located in City and school lots. See the details below:
On April 22, 2025, the City Council voted to approve funding for capital projects, heard from the City Manager about the City logo, heard about the re-organization plan, set limits for revolving funds, and supported a bill on Beacon Hill about Community Media Programming. See the highlights of the meeting provided by Municipal Policy Analyst Doug Newton.
A new Irish and American bar will replace a neighborhood favorite on the Westside of Watertown.
The Browne House, built in 1698, is the oldest standing house in Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:
The Historical Society of Watertown is joining with the Browne House for 2 upcoming events:
Community on the Lawn at Browne House, Watertown
Tony Palomba seeks re-eleciton as Town Councilor At-Large.
City Councilor At-Large Tony Palomba announced he will host a pair of meeting with the public. See the announcement below.
Watertown Walks for PeaceWatertown Walks for Peace joined the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace in Dorchester.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Walks for Peace:
Watertown Walks for Peace Sunday May 11
We hope you will join us again with donations and walking for the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace. For those who walk we will have a bus so we can gather and return together. Or meet us there!
By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
A Quick Look at Watertown’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
I’ve been looking at ourFiscal Year 2026 Budget. First, I’d like to thank our City Manager for. presenting us with a very well laid out document. These are some of my observations and some questions that I’d like answered as we continue to look at this very lengthy and detailed document.
During the week of April 28 through May 3, 2025, work on the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes installation of conduit in two areas of the roadway, including at the intersections of School and Boylston streets. See more in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown:
Friday afternoon Varsity Baseball played their second game in three days, and looked to get back on the winning track after a Wednesday loss at Wakefield by the score of 11-2. Visiting the Raiders was a Melrose team with a 6-3 record, and winners of five in a row.
Three condos were sold this week in Watertown.
The Human Rights Commission & Affordable Housing Trust are hosting an event in response to the recent West Metro Homes Consortium report which found housing discrimination present in Watertown, as well as in every other community surveyed. See the information provided by the City of Watertown.