Real Estate
A Wide Variety of Properties on the Market in Watertown
|
Check out the dozens of open houses coming up this weekend in Watertown.
Possible Purchase of Police Drone and Guidelines for Use Discussed by Council Committee
|
The Watertown Police Department is considering purchasing a drone like this one made by Paladin Drones (Photo from Paladin)
An automated drone is one of the new technologies being considered by the Watertown Police Department. On July 9, the City Council’s Public Safety Committee held a hearing to ask questions and hear from the public about the possible use of a drone.
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.
Wada Hoppah Charles River Ferry Boat Has Hit the Water — See a Video and Photos
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.
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.
More Headlines
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
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
Police/Fire
Town Manager Fires Back on Watertown Firefighters’ Contract Dispute
|
Watertown Town Manager Michael Driscoll has been silent about the contract dispute with the Watertown Firefighters since the Town Council rejected the arbitration award in December, but this week he rebuked many of the contentions of the union and its supporters.
Business
Boston Restauranteur Bringing New Eatery to Arsenal on the Charles
|
The man behind Kenmore Square’s Eastern Standard will be opening a new restaurant in Watertown’s Arsenal on the Charles this fall.
Around Town
See Video of an Overdose Prevention Workshop Held in Watertown
|
Wayside Youth & Family Services recently held a workshop for those interested in learning how to prevent drug overdoses from heroin and opiates, and how to administer and anti-overdose medication.
Police/Fire
Man Punched When Suspect Attempts to Rob Him on Mt. Auburn St.
|
A man reported being attacked by a suspect who tried to rob him as he walked along Mt. Auburn Street at night last week.
Around Town
HBO Production Seeks Residents’ Videos from Watertown Shootout, Manhunt
|
You can help contribute to a feature-length documentary film about the Boston Marathon Bombings and the shootout and manhunt in Watertown.
Schools
Friends of Watertown Music Seeking Instrument Donations
|
If you have a musical instrument that you are not using, the Friends of Watertown Music can help you find a home.
Boston Marathon Bombing
Police Chief Wanted to Get Through Marathon Trial Before Retiring
|
The timing of Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveau’s retirement announcement, coming just weeks after the trial of the Boston Marathon Bomber wrapped up, was no coincidence.