Government
First Sign of Spring – Watertown’s Emergency Parking Ban is Over!
|
The emergency parking ban in Watertown is over!
Water & Sewer Rates Increasing More Than Expected Due to Error in Calculations
|
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 High School Students Get a Lesson in Self Defense
|
With a swift upward thrust of their knees accompanied by a loud “No!” a group of girls at Watertown High School practiced how to fight off an attacker.
Entertainment
BeBop Guitars Performing During Jazz @ The Arsenal
|
JAZZ @ The Arsenal returns on Tuesday, March 24, with the fan-favorite, Be-Bop Guitars, presented by the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown.
Sports
America’s Best Climbers Coming to Watertown for National Championships
|
The 2015 SCS Open National Championships will take place at Central Rock Gym Watertown March 27-28.
Business
Town Council Votes to Request More Liquor Licenses from the State
|
The Town Council approved a request to the State Legislature to add more liquor licenses in an effort to attract more economic development in Watertown.
Around Town
Watertown Runner Honored by the Boston Celtics
|
Legally blind since she was a child, Watertown’s Marla Runyan did not let her impairment stop her from reaching her goals as a long-distance runner.
Business
See Which Groups Received Grants from Watertown Savings Bank
|
Watertown Savings Bank recently handed out $75,000 in grants to 28 local community organizations as chosen by customers of the bank in the annual Customer Choice Awards.
Charity
Change of Date for the Hibernians’ Ham-O-Rama!
|
The date of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians annual Ham-O-Rama, has been moved!