Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Faces OUI & Drug Charges, Store Employee Took Nearly $5K
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Wada Hoppah Charles River Ferry Boat Has Hit the Water — See a Video and Photos
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The first moments on the water for the Wada Hoppah Charles River ferry boat. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
An idea formed three years ago took to the waters of the Charles River on July 11, 2026 when the Wada Hoppah ferry launched at the Newton Yacht Club.
City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
The City Council will not be meeting it the usual place on July 14. The meeting will be held in the Parker Building at 7 p.m. The meeting includes a votes to set next year’s water and sewer rates, on proposed changes to the Noise Ordinance, and a presentation about the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
Eddy Cole installs an air conditioner provided free by the Watertown Neighbors group. (Courtesy of Eddy Cole)
As the temperatures rose to dangerous levels in the first week of July, a group in Watertown leapt into action delivering air conditioners to those who need them, and which had been donated by other residents.
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
An image from “Late Fall.” The film was made by Watertown’s Abigail Jean Lucas, left, who acted in the film along with her son, Leander.
A short film shot during the Pandemic, whose cast includes a Watertown filmmaker and her son, made its world premier in Ireland in May and will be part of several film festivals around the United States.
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Sports
Watertown Youth Baseball, Softball Teams Get in Some Fall Ball
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The fields were buzzing with excitement as Fall Baseball and Softball got underway.
Schools
Heat Causing Headaches in Watertown Schools; Buildings Due for Upgrade
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The unseasonably hot weather during the first few weeks of school have caused headaches and some sweaty brows in Watertown’s schools, and the problem will not likely be solved until schools can be renovated or replaced.
Around Town
Young Watertown Girl is Among the Top Jimmy Fund Walk Fundraisers
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A shy young girl from Watertown with a big smile has inspired people to give to the Jimmy Fund in a big way.
Real Estate
A Wide Variety of Properties are Having Open Houses in Watertown
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This week’s open houses include colonials, Capes, town houses and condos in two families.
District B
Find Out the Winners in Thursday’s Watertown Preliminary Election
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Challenger Lisa Feltner and incumbent Cecilia came out as the winners of Thursday’s Preliminary Election for District B Town Councilor.
Around Town
Candle Light Vigil Planned to Raise Awareness of Opiate Addiction
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A remembrance of those from Watertown who have been lost to heroin and opioid addiction will be held on Sept. 23 at St. Patrick’s Church.
Election 2015
See Which Town Council Candidate Dropped Out of the Race
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The crowded field of candidates for Watertown Council just got a bit smaller.