Around Town
Local Reporter Gets Award for Piece on Fire that Killed Fire Lt. Ed Walsh
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A radio report on the fire that killed two Boston firefighters, including Watertown native Ed Walsh, won a national award, and was made by a local man.
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
Town Councilor Welcomes Residents at Office Hours
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Town Councilor At Large Susan Falkoff will hold office hours where Watertown residents can come ask questions and make comments about the town’s government.
Police/Fire
Pregnant Woman Struck by Car While Crossing Mt. Auburn St.
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A pregnant woman went to hospital after being struck by a car while crossing Mt. Auburn Street.
Government
LETTER: Former Council President Reacts to Firefighter Contract Dispute
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Editor,
I am writing regarding the Bullet Points [see below for full text] presented by the Town Manager, on June 9, 2015, that was clearly crafted by Kopelman and Paige and accepted by eight of nine of the Watertown’s Town Council regarding the role of the Council.
Entertainment
Summer Concert Series Returns with a Mix of Music from the ’40s to the ’80s
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The Watertown Summer Concert Series returns after a week off and features Eight to the Bar, which performs songs from the Forties all the way to the Eighties.
Government
Town Manager Appoints a Provisional Police Chief to Replace Deveau
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With Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveau retiring, the Police Department will be led by an provisional Police Chief.
Food
Subcommittees to Ask Council to Adopt BYOB in Watertown
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The Town Council will consider whether to allow restaurants to offer a “bring your own bottle” option to diners after joint subcommittees voted to recommend a set of rules for BYOB licenses.
Around Town
Watertown Man Leading Effort to Stop Taxes for Hosting Olympics
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Watertown’s Steve Aylward will be the co-chair for an effort aimed at preventing taxes being charged for Boston to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.