Police/Fire
Man Allegedly Steals Taxi in Watertown, Leads Chase on Mass Pike
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A man who allegedly stole a taxi in Watertown did not stop until he reached Western Mass. and was stopped by Massachusetts State Police.
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
Around Town
Watertown, Indian Tribes Renew Ties During Historical Society Event
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Descendants from a treaty signing that took place in Watertown more than three centuries ago gathered on town for the reenactment and celebration of two historic events that took place in town when the United States was just days old.
Elections
LETTER: Retired Firefighter Announces Candidacy for West End Councilor
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Robert B. McCarthy, a lifelong Watertown resident who resides at 71 Bromfield St., announced that he is a candidate for Town Councilor representing District D.
Letters
LETTER: Resident Wants Ban on Any Controversial Flag From Public Spaces
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To The Editor:
Recent events indicate that certain flags can divide a community in unsettling ways, to the point where we now have some people in the South ripping small flags from other vehicles, which of course does not help the overall situation.
Around Town
Huge Tree Limb Falls in Watertown Square Delta
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A large limb from an historic tree in Watertown Square broke off and fell on the Watertown Delta Sunday.
Business
CFO of Watertown-Based Business Wins Award from Boston Business Journal
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Watertown-based Bright Horizons Family Solutions announced that the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Elizabeth Boland, received the Boston Business Journal’s 2015 CFO of the Year Award.
Real Estate
Check Out the 3 Watertown Homes That Sold This Week
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Three homes in the Watertown real estate market sold this week. See the details here.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Teen Leads Police on Chase, Shoplifter Assaults Store Security
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.