Development
Town Council Meeting to Consider Watertown Design Standards, Guidelines
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About nine months of work, meetings and debate, Watertown’s new standards for developments in town will be considered for final approval by the Town Council.
Possible Purchase of Police Drone and Guidelines for Use Discussed by Council Committee
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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.
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Around Town
Watertown Groups Hosting Healthy Aging Forum at Coolidge Apartments
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The next Watertown Healthy Aging Forum will take place on June 24 at the Apartments at Coolidge School.
Government
Meet State Rep. John Hecht During His Upcoming Office Hours
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Watertown residents will have two opportunities to speak with State Rep. Jonathan Hecht in June.
Schools
See Which Teachers Were Honored at the Watertown High School Graduation
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Several teachers received awards and recognition during the graduation ceremony for the Watertown High School Class of 2015 on Friday.
Government
Hearing Planned for Trees Scheduled to be Cut Down
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Watertown Tree Warden Christopher Hayward will hold a hearing about trees that are due to be cut down. Residents are welcome to attend and give comments about the trees.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Church Broken Into, Paintings Stolen from Home
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
See How Much These Four Watertown Condos Sold For This Week
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Three condos sold in Watertown this week. See the details here.
Schools
See Photos from Watertown High School Graduation 2015
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Watertown High School’s Class of 2015 celebrated completing their school career, and said good bye during Friday’s graduation ceremony.