Entertainment
Arsenal Project Hosts a Series of Events This Summer, Fall
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The Arsenal Project in Watertown has plenty of activities this summer and into the fall.
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
Historical Society Celebrates Declaration of Independence, Treaty Signing
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Two of Watertown’s historical claims is that it was the first place in Massachusetts that the Declaration of Independence was read, and it was the site of the signing of the first treat made by the new United States of America. These events will be reenacted by the Historical Society of Watertown.
Real Estate
Four Homes Sold in Watertown This Week, See Them Here
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See the four homes that sold in Watertown this week.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Two Teenage Girls Attack Counselor at Target and More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Obituaries
OBIT: William J. McCarthy, 83, Navy Vet, Served in Korea, Antarctica
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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday July 6, 2015 at 9 a.m. in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown for William J. McCarthy.
Around Town
Boston 2024 Organizers Say Area Will Get Jobs, Transportation Improvements
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If Boston gets the Summer Olympics in 2024, the events will not be held in Watertown, but organizers said the event could be a boon for area jobs, transportation, housing and recreation areas.
Entertainment
July at the Library: Author Talks Art Heist, Nature Walk and Kids Gardening
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The Watertown Free Public Library has plenty going on in July, with author talks, kids gardening, a nature walk and more.
Government
Council Subcommittee Working on New Snow Shoveling Rules
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The snows of winter may have melted, but snow shoveling and plowing remains a hot topic with the Town Council.