Business
Watertown Mall Hosting Eggs-tra Special Events for Easter
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Celebrate spring, and welcome the Easter Bunny at the Watertown Mall this month.
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
Sports
Watertown Can’t Keep Pace With Duxbury in the Girls Basketball State Semifinal
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Watertown played a strong first half of Tuesday’s Div. 2 girls basketball state semifinal, but the Raiders could not keep up with Duxbury in the second half, and fell 49-30.
Sports
STATE SEMI: Watertown Girls Hoops Faces Duxbury in Battle of Unbeatens
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Watertown’s girls’ basketball team finally made it to the TD Garden in Boston for the state semifinal, now they face one of their toughest tests – the undefeated South Section Champs, Duxbury.
Around Town
Wildlife Having a Tough Time Dealing With Snowy Winter
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The dense covering of snow on lawns, plants and other areas has made it difficult for some wildlife to get a meal, and some are suffering.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Department Welcomes Three New Officers
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The Watertown Police Department is pleased to announce the swearing-in of three new officers into its ranks: Christopher Murgo, Michael Hill, and Kerilyn Amedio.
Entertainment
Watertown Woman’s Winter Poem Featured on Public Radio Website
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Watertown resident Eileen McCluskey recently had a poem she wrote about winter featured on the website of a Public Radio program.
Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation Has Grants for Education, Institutions
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The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announced two Spring 2015 grant programs to support local nonprofits, programs and projects. Approximately $70,000 will be distributed.
Schools
Several Watertown High School Artists Honored in State Competition
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Several Watertown High School student artists received awards in a competition that honors the best high school artists in Massachusetts.