Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Team Gets Off to Strong Start
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The Raiders started their effort to get a seventh straight state title and to set a record winning streak by defeating Arlington in the season opener.
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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Entertainment
Enjoy Some Art and Craft Beer at Arsenal Center Event
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The Arsenal Center for the Arts to host an outdoor celebration of visual arts, live music and craft breweries in Watertown on Friday, Sept. 18.
Government
Union Approves Proposed Watertown Firefighters Contract
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Watertown’s firefighters approved the contract proposal Wednesday night, and after more than six years the contract is one step from being approved.
Around Town
Watertown Hosting Events to Erase the Stigma of Opioid Addiction
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A number of town groups and town departments will join together for Erase the Stigma Week from Oct. 19-25.
Elections
LETTER: Watertown Man Announces Candidacy for Library Trustee
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Sheppard Ferguson, former President of Booksellers of Harvard Square, is on the ballot to be elected a Trustee of the Watertown Free Public Library.
Football
Watertown Football Team Seeks Third Straight Playoff Berth
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Coach John Cacace and the Watertown High School football team start their campaign to earn a third straight MIAA playoff berth this Friday at Victory Field.
District B
Council Candidates Speak About Neighborhoods, Helping the Less Fortunate
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During last week’s candidate forum, the District B hopefuls had a variety of takes on how – and whether – the town should protect Watertown’s neighborhoods. They also talked about helping the seniors and the less fortunate in town.
Sports
See the Schedule of Meets for the Watertown Cross Country Teams
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Watertown High School’s boys’ and girls’ school cross country teams are getting ready to start their seasons this week.