Charity
Watertown Woman Raising Money for Alzheimer’s Awareness
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Judy Johanson, of Watertown is rallying her team, This is Our Life, to raise funds and awareness for an Alzheimer’s Association event called The Longest Day on June 21, 2015.
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
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Busted for 3rd OUI Drugs, Man Allegedly Punched 64-Year-Old
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
Check Out the Four Homes Sold This Week in Watertown
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A home on the Eastside of town sold this week, see details below.
Schools
WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Announces Inductees for 2015!
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The Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s class of 2015 includes a pair of teams and half a dozen athletes – including four sisters!
Government
See Details of the Watertown Police Supervisors Union’s New Contract
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Watertown’s police supervisors will be required to wear body armor, submit to drug tests and carry antidotes to overdoses and allergic reactions as part of their new contract.
Arsenal on the Charles
Athenahealth Gets OK to Start Master Plan, With Some Alterations
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Many neighbors and other residents are worried about what the new Arsenal on the Charles complex will look like, and the owners – athenahealth – will now be able to make give a more detailed presentation after the Town Council approved a master plan process.
Police/Fire
Police Bust Watertown Man After Joint Drug Investigation
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Police busted a Watertown man for allegedly dealing drugs on the Westside of town.
Real Estate
A Wide Variety of Properties on the Market in Watertown
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Check out the dozens of open houses coming up this weekend in Watertown.