Weather
Tornado Watch in Watertown Tuesday Afternoon and Evening!
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Thunderstorms heading toward the Watertown area could be so severe that the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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
Sports
Watertown U12 Girls’ Soccer Team Grabs Tournament Victory
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The Watertown Power Girls U12 soccer team had a successful Father’s Day weekend, winning a tournament title.
Schools
Watertown Students Sample a Taste of Their School Gardens
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Students at Watertown’s three elementary schools planted gardens at their campuses, and last week they tasted some of the fruits – and vegetables – of their labors.
Charity
Community Foundation Awards $74K in Grants to Local Groups
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On June 16, at a reception for its 25 spring grantees, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) celebrated by distributing checks totaling $74,050. In the twelve years since WCF was founded, WCF has awarded over $600,000 in grants to organizations serving Watertown.
Business
Watertown Company Named One of the Best Places to Work in Boston
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A Watertown-based company made the list of Best Places to Work picked by the Boston Business Journal.
Around Town
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Director Named Executive of the Year
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Watertown Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Renee Gaudette received an honor from her fellow directors – the”Executive of the Year.”
Real Estate
See How Much These Homes Sold For in Watertown
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See the three homes that sold in Watertown this week.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Firefighter’s Equipment Stolen, Man Crashes Festival
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.