Around Town
Arsenal Project Providing Spots for People to Park Car, Bike to Work
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Watertown’s Arsenal Project will make space available for people who want to park their car and then bicycle into work.
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.
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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: Taxi Stolen and Police Led on Chase, Shoplifters Stopped
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Boston Mayor Walsh Spoke at Alzheimer’s Conference in Watertown
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was one of the speakers at a conference about facing Alzheimer’s, which was held at Watertown’s Tufts Health Plan.
Around Town
Local Groups Commemorating Nuclear Attacks on Hiroshima, Nagasaki
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On Sunday, Aug. 9, two groups will hold a commemoration of the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Around Town
The Watertown Library Has Plenty Going on in August
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Vote for your favorite book, learn how to use e-readers and head to a children’s event at the Watertown Free Public Library in August.
Real Estate
Check Out the Seven Homes Sold This Week in Watertown
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Half a dozen homes sold around Watertown this week, see the details below.
Charity
LETTER: Watertown Group to Help Seniors to Remove Snow This Winter
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Watertown Prosperity, Inc. would like to announce to members of the Watertown community, that for the second straight year, it will be conducting its snow-shoveling program. What is the program? Local volunteers from Watertown schools are matched with elderly and/or disabled Watertown residents to remove snow from their home for the duration of the winter. How does it work? A small group of volunteers is assigned to each home that signs up with us.
Boston Marathon Bombing
3 Watertown Police Officers Honored for Facing Marathon Bombers
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Several of Watertown’s finest are going to have to make room in their trophy cases, next to their Medal of Valor and Top Cop awards, after receiving the Congressional Badge of Bravery Friday.