Entertainment
Bestselling Author Coming to Town to Mark 100th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide
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Chris Bohjalian – 10-time New York Times bestselling author – will appear at the Watertown Free Public Library on March 26,
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
Business
New Restaurant Approved to Go in Arsenal on the Charles
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The Arsenal on the Charles will have a new restaurant with an outdoor eating space, after the Planning Board approved a plan by owners of the complex – athenahealth.
Development
Developers to Reveal Final Design of Apartments at Irving & Arsenal
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See the design of the apartment complex at the corner of Irving and Arsenal streets submitted to the Planning Board by Greystar.
Entertainment
Revels Will Welcome Spring With Concert in Watertown
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Come welcome spring at the annual Revels Spring Sing, a family celebration of the Vernal Equinox.
Around Town
WHS Girls’ Teams Grab League Titles, Runner Breaks His Own Record
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Watertown’s girls’ teams have had a successful winter, with the hockey and basketball teams grabbing league championships.
Development
LETTER: Resident Worries CVS Will Erode Character of Coolidge Square
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Editor,
I am unbelievably disappointed that the Town of Watertown appears to be intending to go ahead with plans for a 13,000 sq. foot CVS in Coolidge Square. Such a decision would begin the erosion of the last vestige of true Watertown character that is left here. I bought a house in Watertown over 30 years ago, after returning from a year+ spent in Greece on a fellowship. On one of my first trips to an Armenian market in Coolidge Square, I saw some refrigerated cheese that reminded me of a fabulous village cheese I had eaten daily in Crete.
Around Town
See People’s Snow Photos from Around Watertown!
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The snow has stopped falling, and there was plenty of it. Share your photos from the Feb. 14-15 blizzard with Watertown News.
Government
New Veteran’s Services Officer Comes to Watertown After 20 Years in the Navy
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Watertown’s new Veteran’s Services Officer has more than 20 years experience in the U.S. Navy and served in recent conflicts overseas.