Government
Watertown Fire Contract Takes Big Step Toward Being Settled
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The Watertown Fire Union leaders and town officials have come to an agreement on the disputed Watertown Firefighters Contract, but the contract is not a done deal, yet.
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
See the Schedule for Watertown Field Hockey’s Potentially Historic Season
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The Watertown High School field hockey team is preparing to defend yet another state championship, but this year the team could make history by setting the nation’s longest undefeated streak of all time.
Real Estate
Open Houses in Watertown on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!
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Watertown has open houses on each day of the three-day Labor Day weekend.
Elections
Find Out What the District B Hopefuls Said at the Candidate Forum
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Candidates in for District B discussed the biggest issues they see for the district and the town and why they are running for the Town Council during Wednesday night’s Candidate Forum hosted by Watertown News.
Around Town
Registration for the Boys and Girls Club is Coming Up Quickly!
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Watertown Boys and Girls Club will open on Monday, Sept. 14 for the 2015-16 season. Open House Registration will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 10 from 3-7 p.m., for membership and swim lessons.
Obituaries
OBIT: Helen (Quinn) DeLacey, 91, Longtime Watertown Resident
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A Mass of Celebration for Helen R. (Quinn) DeLacey will be held on Saturday Sept. 5, 2015 in the Church of St Jude, Waltham at 10:30 a.m.
Government
See the Ballot Initiatives Certified by the Mass. Attorney General
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Among the initiatives approved to move forward by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is one to seek to legalize recreational use of marijuana, but one seeking to legalize fireworks did not make the grade.
Sports
Watertown High School Boys’ Soccer Schedule for 2015
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The Watertown Raiders boys’ soccer team embark on another season, with hopes of another run in the State Tournament.