Around Town
Watertown Art Students Bring Life to Wall in Coolidge Square
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A group of Watertown High School students have transformed a once gray wall in East Watertown now overflows with colorful fruit, vegetables and flowers.
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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Government
Public Invited to Share Ideas About Renovation of Filippello Park
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The Grove Street entrance of Filippello Park will be renovated, and town officials want to hear from residents about what they would like to see in the renovated area.
Around Town
Federal Money to Fight Heroin Crisis Coming to Massachusetts
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Massachusetts and the New England area will receive federal money to battle the influx of heroin into the region.
Schools
Elementary Foreign Language, Anti-Drug Program In Superintendent’s Goals
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Superintendent Jean Fitzpatrick revealed her proposed goals for the 2015-16 school year, and they include creating a foreign language program in Watertown’s elementary schools, starting an anti-drug program and get state money for a high school building project
Development
Public Input Wanted on Proposed Changes to Pleasant Street Zoning
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The Town Council wants to hear from Watertown residents and others about proposed changes to the Pleasant Street Corridor District.
Schools
Lowell School Having Playdates for Kindergartners to Get to Know Each Other
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Lowell School will hold a pair of playdates for incoming Kindergartners to get to know each other before school begins on Sept. 8.
Around Town
Golf Tournament Raises Big Bucks for Watertown Boys & Girls Club
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The Watertown Boys and Girls Club held its 38th Annual Stephen P. Mugar Memorial Golf Tournament this week at the Oakley Country Club.
Real Estate
Several Homes Sold This Week Around Watertown
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See details about the six homes that sold around Watertown this week.