Sports
Watertown Boys Hockey Team Rolls Into Section Semifinals
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Watertown’s boys hockey team routed Northeast Regional Friday afternoon and moved on to the semifinals of a wide open Div. 3 North Section tournament.
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
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Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
Schools
Survey of Watertown Teens Finds Rise in Alcohol Use, Depression
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The Watertown Youth Coalition’s survey of Watertown High School students found a sharp rise in alcohol use and depression among students.
Sports
Watertown Girls Hoops Holds Off Tewksbury, Sets Up Clash with Belmont
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{Note: the day of the next girls’ basketball game has been changed, see below}
The Raiders girls basketball squad held on to defeat a pesky Tewksbury Thursday night and now have a clash with their rivals in the MIAA Div. 2 North Section semifinals.
Sports
Register Now for Watertown Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues
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Registration is now open for Watertown’s young baseball and softball players.
Real Estate
A Bunch of Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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Home seekers can look at several propertied around Watertown this weekend.
Schools
Watertown School Start Time Might Change So Buses Will be on Time
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The start of school may change next year at the two Watertown schools so that students do not have to endure long waits for the bus after school.
Business
Governor Wants to Know if Businesses Had Losses Due to Bad Weather
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Gov. Charlie Baker will be applying for federal relief for businesses in Massachusetts that had losses due to the recent stretch of bad weather, and the Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce can help.
Sports
Watertown Falls in First Round of State Basketball Tournament
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A pesky Bedford boys basketball team came into Watertown High School Wednesday night and ended the Raiders season.