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Possible Purchase of Police Drone and Guidelines for Use Discussed by Council Committee

By Charlie Breitrose | 5 hours ago

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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Government

Council Applauds School Budget for Rebuilding Programs, Fiscal Stability

By Charlie Breitrose | June 3, 2015

Watertown’s public schools have made some big strides toward rebuilding the district after it suffered cuts in recent years, and in creating a budget that school and town officials can trust.

Government

Watertown Ice Rink May be Seeking Major Tenant if Bentley Leaves

By Charlie Breitrose | June 3, 2015

Watertown’s ice arena may be losing a key tenant if Bentley University builds an 0n-campus rink for its ice hockey team.

Around Town

Watertown Resident Receives Nursing Scholarship at Fenway Park

By Charlie Breitrose | June 3, 2015

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has honored Watertown resident Nagma KC, RN as part of its annual National Nurses Week celebration.

Around Town

Watertown Youth Coalition Seeks Nominations for Community Spirit Awards

By Charlie Breitrose | June 3, 2015

The Watertown Youth Coalition would like to invite you to celebrate the community spirit of many beloved neighbors, friends, and colleagues!

Schools

School Committee Struggling Over How to Choose WHS Logo and Mascot

By Charlie Breitrose | June 2, 2015

Supporters and opponents of keeping the Raiders nickname and the cartoonish logo as the symbol of Watertown High School talked about pride, tradition and the ugliness that has arisen during the public debate on the subject. They also got a history lesson on the WHS logo at Monday’s School Committee meeting.

Obituaries

OBIT: Joseph Tardif, 80, Marine, Former Youth Hockey Coach

By Charlie Breitrose | June 2, 2015

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:30 am in the Church of St. Jude, Waltham for Joseph A. Tardif.

Government

Despite Popularity of Watertown Library, Some Offerings Remain a Secret

By Charlie Breitrose | June 2, 2015

The popularity of the Watertown Free Public Library keeps growing, but Library Director Leone Cole said some programs remain largely unknown.

Food

Watertown’s Newest Food Truck Fuses the Foods of the Far East and Middle East

By Charlie Breitrose | June 2, 2015

The Arsenal Project welcomes a new food truck to it’s Wednesday lineup. This one features a fusion of Turkish and Chinese cuisines!

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