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Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026, to discuss the City’s Home Rule Petition. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.
The City of Watertown’s effort to prevent a tax hike for residential property owners, which could be as high as 18%, cleared a major hurdle when it was approved the the House of Representatives on Beacon Hill.
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.
Trying to take a walk around Watertown these day can be a frustrating and even hazardous because many sidewalks remain un-shoveled and those that are cleared often have piles of snow blocking the end.
Watertown Savings Bank won First Place in the Public Relations-Events category at the New England Financial Marketing Association (NEFMA) Awards Night.
Have an issue or a question about Watertown or state government, you can bring it up with State Rep. Jon Hecht at his upcoming office hours.
The latest, ongoing snow storm looks to be a biggie, and will impact Watertown residents this week.
February may be the shortest month, but the Watertown Free Public Library has packed it plenty of activities.
One home sold in Watertown this week. See the details below.
Another round of snow is on its way to Watertown, and the Boston region could get another foot or more in a long-lasting storm.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.