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

By Charlie Breitrose | 19 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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Business

Watertown Savings Bank Names New Vice President

By Charlie Breitrose | April 30, 2015

Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) Chief Executive Officer Ronald Dean is pleased to announce that Sandy M. Penchansky has been promoted to Vice President at Watertown Savings Bank, according to an announcement from the bank.

Schools

Watertown High School Senior Earns College Scholarship

By Charlie Breitrose | April 30, 2015

 

Watertown High School senior Eric Furtado got a financial boost for college from a local bank.

Police/Fire

Man Caught with Stolen Car After a String of Car Break Ins

By Charlie Breitrose | April 29, 2015

A Cambridge man faces a wide range of charges after being caught in a car he allegedly stole from Watertown and was caught sleeping inside by police in Somerville.

Sports

20 Athletes Ran Marathon in Memory of the Armenian Genocide

By Charlie Breitrose | April 29, 2015

More than 20 runners in the 119th Boston Marathon, including one from Watertown, proudly honored the history and legacy of the Armenian Genocide, which marked its centennial just four days after the internationally famous race on Friday, April 24, 2015.

Entertainment

Watertown’s Arsenal Center Hosts Family Arts Day on Saturday

By Charlie Breitrose | April 29, 2015

Celebrate the arts on Saturday at the Arsenal Center for the Arts at the free Open Arts Day.

Development

Residents Invited to Learn About Proposed Eastside Hotel

By Charlie Breitrose | April 29, 2015

A community meeting will be held to give the latest update on the hotel proposed to go on Elm Street on the Eastside of Watertown.

Government

Homeless Advocates Call for More Affordable Housing in Area

By Charlie Breitrose | April 28, 2015

More affordable places to live in are will help relieve the growing problem of homelessness in and around Watertown, said participants in the forum called “The Many Faces of Homelessness.”

Entertainment

11-Year-Old Watertown Boy Will Play at NYC’s Carnegie Hall

By Charlie Breitrose | April 28, 2015

Watertown’s Joe MacDonald, a 11-year-old student at Cambridge Montessori School, has been selected for the 2015 Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.

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