Elections
Only a Few Days Until the First Watertown Candidates Forum
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The candidates on the ballot for the Preliminary Election will be at the District B Candidates Forum hosted by Watertown News.
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.
More Headlines
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Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown
Real Estate
Take a Look at the Homes that Sold Around Watertown This Week
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Homes continue to sell briskly around Watertown. See the latest batch here.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Assaults Police Officers, String of Bicycle Thefts
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
Health Officials Tips to Avoid West Nile Virus After First Human Case
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The first human case of West Nile Virus has been diagnosed in Middlesex County, and health officials have advice for avoiding the mosquito-borne disease.
Transportation
The MBTA May Be Privatizing Some Watertown Bus Routes
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MBTA officials have proposed to privatize some of the T’s express buses and the less-used suburban bus routes – including several in Watertown.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Warn Motorists to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
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Now through Sept. 7, the Watertown Police Department will team up with
Massachusetts State Police and more than 191 eligible local police departments across the state to curb impaired driving and save lives.
Real Estate
A Slew of Open Houses to Choose from in Watertown This Week
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The summer may be coming to an end, but there are still plenty of homes for sale around Watertown.
Around Town
See Nature’s Rat Trap in Action in Watertown
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A Watertown News reader sent in this photo of Nature’s own rat trap – a hawk!