Around Town
Watertown Library Hosting 5K Run & Walk – Find Out How to Sign Up
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The second annual Watertown Free Public Library 5K will be held on May 31!
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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Entertainment
Magic Show Will be Coming to a Watertown Church
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The First Parish Church of Watertown will host a springtime magic show, and all are invited.
Around Town
Get Ready for the Watertown Townwide Yard Sale!
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The Townwide Yard Sale will be back! Find out where you can get a list of the sales.
Business
Find Out When Food Trucks will Return to the Arsenal Project
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May means the return of food trucks to Watertown! Several will be showing up at the Arsenal Project every Wednesday.
Business
See the Winning Pictures from the Watertown Savings Photo Contest
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The winning shots have been selected in the 2015 Watertown Savings Bank Neighborhood Photo Contest.
Entertainment
Jazz Returns to the Arsenal Center for the Arts Next Week
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JAZZ @ The Arsenal returns on Monday, May 11, with Steven Kirby’s “Illuminations” Project, featuring vocalist Aubrey Johnson, presented by the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown.
Schools
What Should be Watertown High Schools’ New Mascot?
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Watertown High School students will soon choose a new mascot, and perhaps even a new nickname.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for OUI and Leaving Scene of Accident
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.