Police/Fire
Charges Dropped Against Man Arrested for Wearing Ammo Belt
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Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against a Watertown man who was arrested Friday when he wore an “ammo belt” made from fake bullets when he got onto an MBTA bus.
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
Food
Watertown BYOB Program Hits Bump on Road to Approval
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Tuesday night, the full Town Council got its first taste of the bring your own bottle – BYOB – proposal for Watertown, but it will still be some time before the ordinance allowing the program.
Police/Fire
Woman Attacks Teen at Sporting Goods Store with Lacrosse Stick
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A woman faces assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charges after she allegedly hit a teen-aged boy with a lacrosse stick.
Around Town
Alzheimer’s Association Hosting Free Dinner and Discussion with Legal Expert
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The Alzheimer’s Association will host a free dinner and discussion with a legal expert on Thursday, July 23 from 6-7 p.m., at the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown.
Food
Find Out Where You Can Botanical Springs’ Birch, Maple Infused Products
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Botanical Springs, a Watertown-based company specializing in maple and birch sap infused products and honey, will be holding a couple of free tastings in the area.
Government
Subcommittee Wants to Make Sure Sidewalk Green Areas Don’t Turn to Mud
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As the Department of Public Works officials upgrade streets and sidewalks around Watertown, they look to add a little green with a planting strip along the edge of the sidewalk, but many of these have become mud pits and bare earth.
Entertainment
See the Trailer for Eliza Dushku’s Latest Film Which Raises Awareness of Autism
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In her latest film, Eliza Dushku plays the sister of an autistic woman looking for love. “Jane Wants a Boyfriend” has already been shown at a couple film festivals last month.
Entertainment
Bluegrass Band Southern Rail Performing in Watertown’s Summer Concert
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The sounds of Bluegrass will be in the air during this week’s Watertown Summer Concert.