Real Estate
A Couple of Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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See the open houses in Watertown this weekend.
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
Development
Design Standards and Guidelines Get Final Approval With Some Dissent
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After more than nine months of work, Watertown’s new Design Standards and Guidelines have been approved, but not without some concerns.
Boston Marathon Bombing
Watertown Police Chief Has Some Regrets About Handling of Capture of Bomber
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Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveau told the Boston Globe about some of the regrets he had about how the capture of Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev was handled in April 2013.
Business
Hundreds of Tufts Employees Volunteer Around Watertown
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Nearly 220 Tufts Health Plan employees demonstrated with their actions that community matters during the company’s annual volunteer day.
Sports
Watertown Youth Softball Starts Summer Season With a Win
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Watertown Youth Softball plays year ’round, and the girls of summer started the latest season with a win.
Police/Fire
Man Wanted for Series of Flashing Incidents Arrested in Watertown
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Watertown Police arrested a man who allegedly exposed himself to women numerous times at bus stops in the area.
Entertainment
Head to the Mall for a Drive-In Movie This Summer
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Get the family in the car and head over to the Arsenal Project in Watertown for a pair of free drive-in movies this summer.
Around Town
Mount Auburn Hospital Wins Award for its Stroke Care
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Mount Auburn Hospital has been honored for its stroke care by a national organization.