Entertainment
Catch a Performance of Pop Song and Broadway Music by ‘Ladies First’
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The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a a production of “What No Tiara?” featuring popular songs and Broadway favorites.
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
See Details of Plans to Redesign Mt. Auburn, Common Streets
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Watertown officials joined transportation engineers Thursday night to present concepts for two major roadway projects that aim to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Schools
Watertown High School’s KwarQs More Than Just Robotics
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The Watertown High School robotics team wrapped up their season, but the group continues to stay active in robotics and other ways.
Government
See What Makes a Responsible Dog Owner in Watertown
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Dog owners love their pets like another member of the family, but having a pooch means added responsibility.
Boston Marathon Bombing
MBTA Officer Hurt in Watertown Shootout Returns to Duty
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Sergeant Donohue pic.twitter.com/I6dRyG2uOt
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) May 15, 2015
MBTA Police Officer Dic Donohue almost lost his life during the shootout in Watertown with the Boston Marathon Bombing suspects, but after a long recovery he returned to duty this week, and got promoted!
Charity
Watertown Eighth-Grader Met the Governor, Ran Kids Clothing Drive
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Eighth-grader Honor Petrie was chosen to represent all of Watertown Middle School in a statewide event – Project 351 – where she got to meet Gov. Charlie Baker. This spring, she organized a clothing drive at the school that collected dozens of bags of clothes to give to Cradles to Crayons, a children’s charity.
Real Estate
Take a Look at the Five Homes That Sold This Week in Watertown
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Five Watertown homes sold this week. See information about the properties below.
Obituaries
OBIT: Mary Agnes Mahoney, 104, Watertown Resident, Perkins Volunteer
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A Funeral Mass for Mary Agnes (MacDonald) Mahoney, 104, will be celebrated on Saturday, May 16, 2015, in the Church of Saint Jude, Waltham.