Sports
WHS Sports: Girls Lacrosse Gets First Tourney Win, Baseball Makes States
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The Raiders girls lacrosse team made history Monday evening by getting its first ever MIAA tournament win.
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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Government
Public Works Director Discusses Winter, Goals for Next Year
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The Department of Public Works had a busy Fiscal 2015 dealing with record snow fall, and officials are preparing for more snow, and the many other areas the DPW deals with.
Sports
WHS Sports: Lacrosse Teams Make Tournament, Track Record Broken
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Two Watertown lacrosse teams will be hosting state tournament teams this week.
Charity
Auction Raises More Than $50,000 for Watertown Boys & Girls Club
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The Watertown Boys and Girls Club held its Annual Spring Auction on Thursday, May 7 at the Oakley Country Club. Over 150 Club supporters were in attendance for the fundraiser featuring a live and silent auction.
Entertainment
Mass Audubon Coming to Watertown to Present Program for Kids
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The Mass Audubon Society will be in town to put on a specials interactive program for children ages 3-6.
Entertainment
Watertown Man Hosts Cartoon Fans Young and Old at Recent Workshop
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Cartoonist and cable TV host Fred Grandinetti recently put on a workshop to show people how to draw some of his favorite characters.
Real Estate
See the Five Homes That Sold in Watertown This Week
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A pair of two-family home sold in Watertown this week. See details below.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Busted for 4th OUI, Man Busted with Heroin
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.