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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.
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.
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.
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.
Watertown’s Pet Haven Animal Hospital has signed up to be part of a state program to help spay and neuter stray animals and help low income residents who have a dog or cat.
Zack Gosselin has already established a legacy of giving, and the 8-year-old’s latest effort is to help women be dressed and ready for the professional world.
Watertown’s new director of Public Health comes to town with experience working in the public and private sectors.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Father Bob Connors of St. Patrick Church of Watertown presided over a mass that could be seen across the country on CatholicTV.
Watertown Savings Bank will collect items to send to American servicemen and service women around the world through locally-based Operation American Soldier.
The third time was the charm for the Watertown’s girls’ basketball team Saturday when it won its first North Section title in its third straight final.
Students, parents and Raider faithful mobbed the Watertown boy’s hockey team as they left the ice holding the MIAA Div. 3 North Section trophy after beating Bedford Friday night.