Entertainment
Mass Audubon Bringing Nature Series to Arsenal Project
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The Arsenal Project is teaming with Mass Audubon to present a series for nature lovers, beginning Saturday, Sept. 19.
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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Business
New Places to Eat Popping Up Around Watertown
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Folks in and around Watertown have a number of new dining options, with new restaurants and cafes popping up around town.
Elections
Voter Guide for Thursday’s Preliminary Election in Watertown
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Voters in District B will head to the polls Thursday in the preliminary election for the district Town Councilor.
Around Town
Watertown Library Hosting Computer Coding Class for Girls
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A new class for girls who want to learn about computer coding begins soon at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Around Town
Hit the Watertown Farmers Market Early and Get $5 to Spend There
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If you haven’t you visited the Watertown Farmers Market this season, now is the time! If you are a regular, show up early!
Government
Watertown Officials Looking Into Creating Design Guidelines for Homes
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Watertown elected officials began wading into what could be a thorny process to try to define what homes should look like in Watertown, in an effort to protect the town’s residential neighborhoods.
Entertainment
Block Party Planned to Celebrate New Coolidge Square Mural
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The Watertown Cultural Council will host a celebration for the new mural in East Watertown.
Elections
LETTER: Council Candidate Invites Public to Campaign Kick Off
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The campaign to re-elect Susan Falkoff to Town Council at Large is hosting a campaign kickoff.