Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Busted with Drugs, Driver Arrested on Fourth OUI
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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
Heroin Epidemic on Front Burner for Council Subcommittee
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The Council’s Human Services subcommittee will continue its effort to find ways to battle the heroin and opioid epidemic that has hit Watertown this year.
Around Town
3 Watertown Groups Awarded Belmont Savings Foundation Grants
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The Belmont Savings Bank Foundation announced the winners of a $30,000 grant competition for its charitable giving initiative in Watertown. Previously, residents nominated local charities for a donation based on voting on the Foundation website.
Government
Town Officials Looking at Ways to Tame Watertown’s Dog Park
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When Watertown opened its first dog park about two years ago, it was a dream for local dog owners, but a nightmare for residents living near the park.
Around Town
Work on Pipes May Cause Discolored Water in Watertown
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Watertown residents could be seeing some strangely colored water as the MWRA does work on pipes, which could stain clothing when being washed.
Real Estate
Million Dollar Listing Among Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Home buyers have a wide range of properties to check out this weekend, with prices ranging from the $300,000s to over $1 million.
Development
Arsenal St. Office Project Approved Despite Concerns About New Entrance
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The Linx office complex which has an Arsenal Street address but backs onto the streets of Coolidge Square received approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Letters
LETTER: Former Councilor Concerned About Process to Choose Police Chief
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Open letter :
I am respectfully requesting that the Town Councillors request that the Town Manager implement the standardized Civil service exam for Chief of Police. Watertown implemented the standardized exam for over 70 years when the Town Manager threw it out