Around Town
Get Your Pet Vaccinated for Rabies at Watertown Town Hall
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Head down to Town Hall to get your dog or cat vaccinated for rabies!
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
Police/Fire
Ed Walsh Honored with Plaque at His Boston Fire House
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Lt. Edward J. Walsh, Jr. Engine Company 33 pic.twitter.com/AgqpC5Gjcy
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 22, 2015
A year after losing his life in a fire in the Back Bay, Boston Fire lieutenant and Watertown native Ed Walsh was honored with a plaque at his fire house.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Bust Two Suspects on Drug Charges
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Watertown Police busted a man and a woman after finding cocaine and prescription pills on them.
Government
See When You Can Meet With Sen. Brownsberger at the Watertown Library
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Senator Will Brownsberger will hold office hours in Watertown from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 in the café at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street.
Charity
Win a Tesla Test Drive at the Pennies for Patients Basketball Game Tonight!
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On Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m. Watertown Middle School hosts a charity basketball game to raise money for Pennies for Patients – which provides funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Government
Council Asks for Transportation Improvements from Group Studying MTBA
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With changes at the MBTA, and this winter’s transportation woes, the Watertown Town Council will send a letter to the committee set up by Gov. Charlie Baker to examine the MBTA.
Business
Penalties Could Stiffen for Businesses That Do Not Shovel Snow
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Businesses that do not shovel snow could pay a stiffer penalty if the Town Council subcommittee adopts the recommended changes to the town’s snow ordinance.
Around Town
10th Annual Wedding Faire Coming to Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion
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Brides and grooms-to-be can find caterers, photographers, entertainers and more for their big day at the ninth annual Wedding Faire at the Commander’s Mansion in Watertown.