Police/Fire
Shoplifter Facing Many Other Charges After Spitting on Police
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A woman caught shoplifting at Target got herself into more trouble when she would not go quietly with police officers.
Water & Sewer Rates Increasing More Than Expected Due to Error in Calculations
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Watertown residents will see an increase of 4.5% in both the water and sewer rates for the fiscal year that began on July 1, 2026, which is slightly higher than forecasted a year ago. However, the future increase could be significantly higher than projected due in part to an error made calculating future year revenues.
Possible Purchase of Police Drone and Guidelines for Use Discussed by Council Committee
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.
More Headlines
City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
Schools
Watertown Schools Preparing for Growing Enrollment
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Watertown’s schools will grow by more than 180 students over the next 10 years, according to projections by school officials, and the district will have to figure ways to fit these students into the schools.
Letters
LETTER: Resident Reminds Dog Owners to Keep Parks Clean
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The first day of spring has arrived and the mounds and mounds of winter are finally shrinking. Evidence of grass emerges in spotty areas around the apartments at the Coolidge School. Sullivan Park is still crusted with white but soon the field will be ready to take on the all American game of baseball.
Letters
LETTER: Heathy Technology Series Educating Parents & Kids
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{This is the first in a series of three articles about the Watertown Lecture Series focusing on children and technology.}
In today’s hyperconnected world, the way adolescents “learn, play, and interact has changed more in the past 15 years than in the previous 570 years. In 2010 U.S. adolescents spent an average of 8.5 hours per day interacting with digital devices,
Government
Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban Ending Soon!
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The long winter is almost over for Watertown residents – the Winter Parking ban will be lifted on Wednesday, April 1.
Schools
Watertown Students May Get More Access to Technology
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Some Watertown students may have access to computers the entire school day next year if the school budget is approved.
Government
Recreation Department Opens Victory Field for Public Use
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A sign of spring is the opening of Victory Field by the Recreation Department.
Police/Fire
Watertown Man Killed When Hit by Car on Mass Pike
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A Watertown man was struck and killed by a car after he was in a separate accident on the Mass. Turnpike.