Letters
LETTER: Good Transportation News From Sen. Brownsberger, Rep. Hecht
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With the arrival of cooler weather, thoughts are turning to the coming winter and avoiding a repetition of last year’s transportation woes, especially on the MBTA.
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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Election 2015
League of Women Voters Reminds Residents About Election This Week
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The League of Women Voters of Watertown recognizes that everyone is still enjoying the end of summer and perhaps worrying about the start of the new academic year.
District B
Council Candidates Talk Development, Union Contracts, Traffic & Parking
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Residents heard from the District B Council candidates at a recent Candidates Forum, but there were some left over questions. Here are the answers from the four candidates.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Bring Back Prescription Drug Drop Box
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The prescription medication disposal box is back in the lobby of the Watertown Police Station.
Business
Watertown Savings’ Customer Choice Awards Will Reach $1 Million Donated
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Watertown Savings Bank CEO Ron Dean is pleased to announce that this year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Bank’s Customer Choice Awards. Over the past 20 years, 75 different organizations have benefited and $915,500 has been distributed, the bank announced.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Exposes Himself to Woman, Shoplifters Stopped
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
A Number of Condos Sold in Watertown This Week
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See the four condominiums that sold in Watertown this week.
Around Town
Director of Films on Sept. 11 to Speak at Watertown Library
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The director of two films looking into Sept. 11, 2001 will be at the Watertown Free Public Library and his films can be seen on local cable.