Police/Fire
Police Log: Woman Finds Man in Her Apartment, Snowblower Stolen and More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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
Watertown Residents Invited to Join Mother’s Day Walk for Peace
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On Sunday, May 10, Watertown citizens are invited to walk with others from across greater Boston in support of the Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace in Dorchester.
Boston Marathon Bombing
Councilor Wants a Community Forum on Watertown Shootout, Manhunt
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With the recent release of a comprehensive study of the response to the Boston Marathon Bombing and events that followed in Watertown that was critical of some of the actions of law enforcement, a Watertown Town Councilor wants to have a review of the shootout and manhunt.
Around Town
Watertown Senior Center Needs Items for Giant Indoor Yard Sale
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The Watertown Senior Center’s Giant Indoor Yard Sale is back and they seek items to be donated.
Real Estate
Flurry of Activity in Watertown Real Estate Market – See the Open Houses
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Watertown has more than a dozen open houses to choose from this weekend.
Government
Council Debates How Watertown Can Have a Voice in the 2024 Olympics
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If Boston hosts the 2024 Olympics, one of the biggest events on earth will take place just minutes away from Watertown, but right now the town is not on the list of towns participating in the planning. The Town Council wants to change that, but disagreed on how to do so.
Business
Mix 104.1 DJs Grab a Bite with Listeners at Watertown Restaurant
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About 20 lucky Mix 104.1 listeners got the chance to dine with DJs Fast Freddy and Gregg Daniels at Not Your Average Joe’s in Watertown.
Around Town
Forum Planned by Tri-Community Group Working to End Homelessness
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Three communities, including Watertown, have teamed up to try to end homelessness, and a forum is planned on Sunday, April 26.