Real Estate
Check Out the Three Homes That Sold in Watertown This Week
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Two condos and a two-family house sold in Watertown this week, see the sales price here.
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
Police/Fire
Police Log: Items Taken from Best Buy at Night, Drunken Man Nabbed at Home Depot
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Letters
LETTER: Thanks to Those Who Helped Make Home Solar Effort a Success
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Now that Neighborhood Solar II has drawn to a close, I wish to thank all who made this program a success.
Government
Residents Share Horror Stories of Rats, Town Looking for Solutions
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A packed room of worried and upset residents packed the Coolidge Apartments Auditorium Thursday night to share horror stories about rats in the the East End of Watertown and push town officials to solve the sudden influx of rodents.
Around Town
Watertown Rotary Club Hosting Free Cookout for Seniors
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The Watertown Rotary Club will host a free Senior Citizen Cookout on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Real Estate
Dozens of Open Houses in Watertown This Week Over Three Days
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See all the homes for sale in Watertown this weekend on Watertown News.
Around Town
Fan Favorites, Shakespeare Part of the Fun at the Faire on the Square
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The schedule for the annual Faire on the Square was revealed this week, and entertainment will feature some familiar acts, as well as something for Shakespeare lovers.
Around Town
Watertown High Grads Have Last Celebration Before Heading to College
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Summer is almost over, which means members of the Watertown High School Class of 2015 will soon go on their separate ways, but a core group had one more celebration.