Around Town
Community Drug Education Day Coming to Watertown
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Watertown will host an evening called “One Community Working Together to Make a Difference” to educate people about helping family and friends battle drug addiction.
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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Around Town
See How Local, National Media Covered the Armenian Genocide
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The Armenian Genocide has been the focus of local and national coverage today, with stories of survivors, calls for the United States to officiall recognize the Genocide and a history of Armenians in Watertown.
Government
Town Council Marks Armenian Genocide, Rebukes Turkey’s Denial of Events
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The Watertown Town Council passed a proclamation that not only recognized the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, but also rebuked the Turkish government for denying that the events in 1915 were a genocide.
Charity
Arsenal Arts Founder to be Celebrated at Fiesta for the Arts
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The Arsenal Center For The Arts will host its annual spring benefit on May 19, 2015 honoring Watertown arts activist and Arsenal Center founding member Roberta Miller with this year’s Charles Mosesian award for Support of the Arts.
Real Estate
Several Listings Under $400,000 in This Week’s Watertown Open Houses
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About a dozen listings in Watertown this week. See when you can hit the open houses.
Sports
See How Watertown Runners Did in the 2015 Boston Marathon
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Nicole Casey ran the 2015 Boston Marathon in 2:53:27, which was the top time of all Watertown runners in the race.
Entertainment
See Which Cable Series You Will Be Able to Catch Watertown’s Eliza Dushku
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Watertown’s Eliza Dushku may have gone back to college, but she continues to stay active in Hollywood.
Government
See When You Can Speak With State Rep. Jonathan Hecht
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If you have a question about state government or a issue you need help with, you can discuss it with State Rep. Jonathan Hecht.