Around Town
Dozens Show Up for Reunion at a Watertown Preschool
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A Watertown preschool decided to hold a reunion and the turnout was well beyond what the founder and director had expected.
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.
A Pair of World Cup Final Watch Parties in Watertown
Those looking to join other soccer fans in Watertown to catch the World Cup Final have two choices of venues to catch Sunday’s big game.
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.
More Headlines
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
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
Schools
Superintendent Gets High Marks in School Committee Evaluation
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The School Committee submitted its evaluation of Watertown Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald, and she got high marks.
Police/Fire
Watertown Brothers, Brighton Man Busted on Drug Charges
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Watertown and Belmont Police, working with a drug task force, arrested three men on drug charges.
Letters
LETTER: School Committee Candidate Lays Out Her Vision
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Dear Watertown
The ballot is set for School Committee elections and I am delighted to be a candidate. My husband and I chose to move to Watertown fifteen years ago and have enjoyed the happiest years of our lives here.
Around Town
OBIT: E. Joyce Munger, Who Dedicated 60 Years to Serving Watertown
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After a long, rewarding and fun life E. Joyce (Braceland) Munger, of Watertown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 9, 2015.
Sports
Summer Basketball League Playoffs Heating Up, Continue Monday
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Play in the Watertown Summer Basketball League playoffs has been close, with both semifinal series in the Papas Elite League even and going to a decisive third game on Monday.
Entertainment
Find Out About a Free Opera Performance in Watertown
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Watertown residents are invited to a free opera performance at the Apartments at Coolidge School.
Sports
Five Watertown Softball Players Named to All-Star Team
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Watertown Youth Softball had five players competing in this year’s Middle Essex Softball All-Star Game.