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Wada Hoppah Charles River Ferry Boat Has Hit the Water — See a Video and Photos

By Charlie Breitrose | 17 hours ago

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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Charity

Watertown Church Raises Money to Help Armenians in Syria

By Charlie Breitrose | August 27, 2015

Watertown’s St. Stephen’s Church recently welcomed people working to help Armenians in Syria, who provided an update on the situation there, and collected money for the Armenian Relief Society.

Entertainment

LETTER: Candidate Sees Shortcuts in Watertown Schools’ Goals

By Charlie Breitrose | August 27, 2015

Dear Watertown,

I want to encourage Watertown citizens to consider the 2015/2016 Superintendent’s goals and the learning goals discussed at the August 10th School Committee meeting.

Government

Town Taking Steps to Control Rats After Residents Report Sightings

By Charlie Breitrose | August 26, 2015

The Watertown Health Department has put out boxes to try to control the rats in areas of town that have seen a spike in rodent activity this summer.

Entertainment

‘Broken Glass’ Opens New Rep Theatre’s 2015-16 Season

By Charlie Breitrose | August 26, 2015

New Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2015-16 season at the Arsenal Center for the Arts with the Tony nominated play Broken Glass, by Arthur Miller.

Around Town

Walk Planned in Watertown to Help Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry

By Charlie Breitrose | August 26, 2015

On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) will hold its 4th annual Walk of Life walkathon in Watertown.

Business

Arsenal Mall Owners Seeking Special Zoning for Area

By Charlie Breitrose | August 25, 2015

The owners of the Arsenal Project have proposed creating new zoning for the property to allow more types of developments to be allowed, with the goal of making the project a gateway to Watertown.

Real Estate

Watertown Real Estate Report – Sales Up, Inventory Down

By Charlie Breitrose | August 25, 2015

The Madden Team analyzes the Watertown real estate market, and here is their latest monthly report: 

Obituaries

OBIT: Nancy (DiPizzol) Mancini of Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | August 25, 2015

Nancy T. (DiPizzol) Mancini died in Watertown, August 24, 2015 after a lengthy illness.

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