Sports
See How Watertown’s Teams Fared in the State Tournament
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The Raiders saw plenty of action in state tournaments as well as the state track meet.
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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Schools
Congratulations to the Watertown High School Class of 2015!
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Watertown High School welcomed its newest graduates on Friday at Victory Field. Congratulations to all the 181 members of the Class of 2015!
Sports
DallaCosta Sets State Track Meet Record, Leads Watertown to Fifth Place
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Senior Brian DallaCosta showed he is the best all-around track athlete – winning the pentathlon at the MIAA East Div. 4 meet and setting a meet record. His win helped the Raiders finish fifth in the boys’ side of the meet at Norwell High School.
Real Estate
Dozens of Choices of Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Check out the wide selection of open houses around town this weekend.
Government
Watertown Police Chief Announces He Will Retire This Summer
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Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveau will retire this summer, he told the Town Council and others on Thursday.
Food
Food Truck Safety a Priority for Council, Asks About Food Safety Grading
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Town Councilors want to make sure the food trucks coming to serve hungry residents and workers in town are up to the safety standards of all eateries in town.
Entertainment
Watertown Man Featured in Reagle Theatre’s Guys and Dolls
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Watertown’s Brad Peloquin will play one of the featured roles in the upcoming production of Guys and Dolls.
Elections
LETTER: Attorney Running for Governor’s Council Seat
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Dear Friends:
I am announcing my candidacy for Governor’s Council for the Third District of Massachusetts. The district includes much of Middlesex County and parts of Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcester counties.