Police/Fire
Police Log: Father, Daughter Caught Shoplifting; Man Arrested After Leaving Accident
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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
Environment
Find Out About Getting a Solar for Your Home
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People interested in adding a solar system to their home can attend an informational meeting in Cambridge.
Food
Committee Trying to Iron Out Details to Allow BYOB in Watertown
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Watertown restaurants may be allowed to have bring-your-own alcohol, but first the details must be settled by a joint group of Town Council subcommittees.
Sports
Boston 2024 Olympic Bid Organizers Holding Meeting Locally
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The group hoping to bring the Summer Olympics to Boston will host a meeting near Watertown.
Real Estate
Plenty of Two-Families and Town Houses on the Market This Week
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Watertown has 17 open houses this week, with plenty of options for home seekers.
Development
ZBA Approves Major Apartment Complex, Park Must Be Planned
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The major apartment complex with a retail section on Arsenal Street at Irving Street received final approval from the Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals, but a small park remains to be designed with the help of the community.
Police/Fire
UPDATED: Firefighters Say Town Manager’s Statement on Contract Was ‘Deceiving’
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{Updated: The previous version of this story incorrectly stated the number of years the Watertown Firefighters have not had an agreement. It has been nearly six years}
The Firefighters responded to Town Manager Michael Driscoll’s statement about the fire contract negotiations, saying his words were deceiving and that they had been willing to give up parts of their contract.
Boston Marathon Bombing
Watertown Police Chief Reacts to Tsarnaev’s Apology
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Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveau said he was disappointed by the apology of convicted Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, adding that his words “rang hollow.”