Obituaries
OBIT: Eugene “Gen” Donovan, 68, Watertown Youth Hockey Coach
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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Sept. 4, 2015 in the Church of Saint Luke, Belmont at 10:30 a.m. for Eugene T. “Gen” Donovan.
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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Schools
The First Day of Classes for Watertown Public School Coming Soon
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The school year opens on Sept. 8 for the Watertown Public Schools, here is some information that might be helpful.
Around Town
Bakers Wanted for Faire on the Square Apple Pie Contest
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If you think your apple pie could be the best one in town, enter the Best Apple Pie Contest at this year’s Faire on the Square.
Sports
2015 Watertown High School Girls’ Soccer Schedule
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A new school year means a new season for the Watertown High School Raiders. Here is the girls’ soccer schedule.
Around Town
Watertown Teen Says She Was Unfairly Accused of Cheating on Driving Exam
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A 16-year-old Watertown girl said she was unfairly accused of cheating on her written driver’s test when she went to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Around Town
See What’s Happening at the Watertown Senior Center in September
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The Watertown Senior Center has plenty of activities to choose from in September.
Schools
Live Well Watertown Hosting Back to School Bonanza
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Come out to the Arsenal Project on Wednesday to get some ideas for healthy meals or snacks, take a peek at the Watertown Schools lunch menu and have fun with activities and music for kids!
Police/Fire
Watertown Firefighters Douse Fire on Eastside of Town
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A fire started by a worker doing plumbing work damaged a home on the Eastside of Watertown on Saturday night.