Sports
Watertown Youth Softball Celebrates Win Over Neighbor
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The 12U Watertown Summer Panthers celebrated a recent victory over Waltham.
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
Government
Watertown Officials Discuss Plans to Battle Heroin, Opiates Crisis
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The Watertown will establishing an official drug drop box, and getting about 20 needle disposal boxes as the town works to combat scourge of drug overdoses that left eight people dead in Watertown this year.
Entertainment
Find Out What’s Planned for the Next Watertown Family Movie Night
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The first Watertown Family Movie night drew about 300 people, and the second one has even more fun planned!
Government
Watertown Moving Toward Having an Adopt-an-Island Program
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Looking for a way to beatify more spots around town, the Public Works subcommittee has recommended creating an adopt-an-island program.
Letters
LETTER: Former Councilor Calls for Changes in Budget, Transparency
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Dear Editor,
The November Preliminary Budget Overview presented by the Watertown Town Manager:
Is it a political shell game in order to appear to be an exceptional fiscal manager? How is a budget balanced with a deficit of over $1.5 million each year? Have you ever wondered or considered how we effectively and magically balance our budget year after year? It is very simple! The tax rate has not been established in November!!
Around Town
See What’s Happening at the Watertown Senior Center in August
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The Watertown Senior Center has plenty going on in August. Here are just some of the highlights.
Around Town
Missing a Bird? Colorful One Spotted Around Watertown
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A brightly colored bird has been spotted around the West End of Watertown. It appears that it could be a pet bird that got out.
Real Estate
Multi-Family & Single Family Homes Sold in Watertown This Week
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Several homes sold this week in Watertown, including three multi-family properties.