Sports
Watertown Wins High Scoring Home Football Opener
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Watertown High School’s football team turned around a halftime deficit and defeated Arlington Catholic in the opener at Victory Field Friday night.
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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Obituaries
OBIT: Barbara A. O’Donnell, St. Pat’s Grad, Lifelong Watertown Resident
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Barbara A. O’Donnell of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Sept. 6, 2015. A graveside service for Barbara will take place on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Watertown at 10 a.m.
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Nets Win After Close First Half
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The Raiders got a bit of a scare from Winchester Friday afternoon when they kept the field hockey team scoreless in the first half of the home opener, but Watertown pulled away in the second half.
Government
Council Wants to Hear from Residents About Selecting Next Police Chief
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The selection process for choosing Watertown’s next police chief has started, and residents will be able to voice their opinions to members of the Town Council.
Election 2015
See How Much Candidates Raised for the Watertown Election
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Candidates for District B filed their campaign finance papers, and challenger Lisa Feltner lead the way with more than $2,000 raised. A candidate in another race, however, had the most donations.
Elections
LETTER: School Committee Candidate Explains Why She is Running
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My name is Kendra Medville Foley and I am a candidate for the Watertown School Committee.
I am running for School Committee because I am passionate about the importance of education – for my three young children, for the children and families in Watertown and for the health and vibrancy of our town.
Real Estate
Tons of Open Houses to Choose from in Watertown This Week
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Home buyers have a wealth of options to choose from this weekend around Watertown.
Government
Town Council Wants a Shuttle System to Serve Businesses and Public
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The Town will hire an organization that has experience creating and running local public transportation systems to create a Transportation Management Association for Watertown.