Police/Fire
Watertown Police Arrest Drug Dealer After a Joint Investigation
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Watertown Police arrested a drug dealer after a months-long investigation.
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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A Celebration 250 Years in the Making: Watertown’s Treaty Day 2026
Around Town
See How The Walk for Hunger Will Impact Watertown
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The annual Walk for Hunger will wind through the Boston area, including a section in Watertown on Sunday, May 3 – see how it will impact your day.
Police/Fire
Beware of Phone Scammers Claiming to be Middlesex Sheriff Koutoujian
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Residents should beware of a phone scam being done using the Middlesex Sheriff’s number claiming people owe taxes.
Government
Council Subcommittee Wants to Require Residents to Shovel Snow from Sidewalks
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This winter’s heavy snows left many Watertown residents fed up with not being able to walk sidewalks covered with feet of snow, and many came out to support having an ordinance to require residents to clear snow off their sidewalks.
Obituaries
OBIT: Robert Whitney, 88, Veteran, Printer, Devoted Rotary Member
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Robert Whitney, 88, of Watertown, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, April 27 at the VA Hospital in Bedford Mass, resting among family, friends and fellow veterans.
Obituaries
OBIT: Joseph McHugh, 86, Watertown Resident, Korean War Vet
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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday May 2, 2015 at 9 AM in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown for Joseph Patrick McHugh.
Real Estate
Seven Single-Family Homes for Sale in Watertown This Week
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There are 16 open houses around Watertown this weekend, check them out.
Government
Town Budget Adds Teachers, Helps Police, Fire and Social Services
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Watertown’s Fiscal 2016 budget will provide a boost for the town’s schools, bolster the Police and Fire departments and look to improve public transportation.