Business
Watertown Savings Banks Wants Your Pics for its Photo Contest!
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Watertown Savings Bank seeks submissions for its 14th annual photography contest.
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.
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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
Entertainment
‘My Fair Lady’ Coming to the Arsenal Center for the Arts Stage
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The Wellesley Players bring “My Fair Lady” – the hummable, quotable, wonderfully enjoyable musical for the whole family – to the Arsenal Center for the Arts stage from April 10-19.
Real Estate
Two Homes in Watertown Sold This Week – See More Here
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These two Watertown homes sold this week. See the details below.
Police/Fire
Watertown Woman Busted at a Cracker Barrel on Drug Charges
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A Watertown woman faces charges of dealing drugs at at Cracker Barrel restaurant in Tewksbury.
Letters
LETTER: Wayside Thanks Not Your Average Joe’s GM for His Dedication
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Letter to the editor,
The staff at Wayside’s Multi-Service Center in Watertown would like to publicly express their gratitude to Ralph Vitiello, General Manager of Not Your Average Joe’s restaurant in Watertown. Ralph previously served as co-chair for the Watertown Youth Coalition’s Steering Committee and he continues to show his dedication to helping youth and families in Watertown by continually providing food for many of our events and meetings. We are ever so grateful for his generosity, attention to detail, always ensuring the availability of vegetarian and gluten-free options, and for his ongoing commitment to youth in the Watertown community. Join us in thanking him by paying him a visit at Not Your Average Joe’s on Main Street in Watertown! Thank you,
Melanie St.
Government
Plastic Bag Ban, Commercial Snow Shoveling Rules Remain Up in the Air
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The Town Council’s Rules & Ordinances subcommittee discussed a possible plastic bag ban and reviewed the rules for the commercial snow shoveling rules, but did not make a recommendation on either issue.
Business
East Watertown Office Building Purchased, Eyed for Life Science & Tech Firms
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A building on Coolidge Avenue has been purchased by a firm that has plans to renovate it for office and research & development space.
Real Estate
A Plethora of Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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Take your choice of which open house to look at this weekend in Watertown, there are plenty.