Around Town
Missing a Black, Orange and White Cat? One Has Been Spotted Around Town
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If you are missing a cat, an Eastside resident may have spotted your kitty.
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
A Celebration 250 Years in the Making: Watertown’s Treaty Day 2026
Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown
Police/Fire
Police Log: Traffic Stop Finds Cocaine, Clothes Stolen From Moving Couple
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Elections
LETTER: Council Candidate’s Ideas for Unused Branch Libraries
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Watertown’s two branch libraries have been vacant since closing in 2006. During the past decade, two separate re-use committees have struggled to find appropriate utilization for the decaying buildings. Any re-use of either branch library will require heavy reconstruction, and costs for proposed uses by outside groups have been estimated to exceed the return on investment.
Around Town
Watertown Police Looking for Suspect in Watertown Savings Robbery
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A man robbed the Watertown Savings Bank branch near the Waltham line, and Watertown Police seek the suspect.
Sports
HBC Wins Watertown Summer Basketball League Title
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The Watertown Summer Basketball League ended with a dominating victory by champions HBC in the second game of the best-of-three finals series.
Letters
LETTER: Former Council President Seeks Alternate Way to Choose Police Chief
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Dear Editor,
During this past Tuesday night’s Town Council Meeting, several Councilors questioned the search/appointment process the Town Manager explained that he favored. Evidently, he stated that the process that he wished to employ is utilized in several other communities.
Elections
LETTER: Another Councilor’s Response to the Fire Union’s Questionnaire
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Dear Mr. Mannix and Members of IAFF Local 1347:
Thank you for reaching out to the candidates in the upcoming town elections regarding their position on the outstanding Watertown Firefighters contract.
Real Estate
Plenty of Watertown Open Houses on Saturday and Sunday
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Condos, townhouses, double- and single-family homes are available this week in Watertown.