Police/Fire
Downed Power Line Sparks Fire, Knocks Out Power
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A downed power line caused a small fire in the yard of a Watertown home on Thursday morning.
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
Elections
Watertown Election Ballot Starting to Come into Focus
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More candidates have been officially certified to appear on the Nov. 3 Watertown Town Election ballot, and there will be a preliminary election this fall.
Police/Fire
Two Women Busted for Shoplifting and Taking a Purse at Target
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Two women face charges after allegedly taking merchandise from Target, and one of the women also is charged with taking a purse.
Around Town
Local Yoga Studio Holding Class With Fees Being Donated to Charities
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A local yoga studio will offer classes at a reduced rate, with the funds for the classes going to local organizations and charities.
Obituaries
OBIT: Dick Johnson, 83, Retired Watertown Veterans, Purchasing Agent
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Johnson, Richard T. “Dick” of Watertown & No. Port, Fla., died on July 20, 2015, at the age of 83.
Around Town
Learn About Healthy Eating from Watertown Group at the Farmers Market
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Live Well Watertown will kick off a series of healthy eating and cooking demonstrations this week at the Watertown Farmers Market.
Entertainment
The Love Dogs Return Watertown’s Summer Concert Series This Week
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Come out Thursday to hear blues and R&B songs during the free Watertown Summer Concert.
Around Town
Watertown Children Graduate from Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Academy
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The first week of the 2015 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) concluded Friday, July 10, with a graduation ceremony for 106 area cadets from the communities of Belmont, Burlington, Waltham and Watertown.