Real Estate
A Few Open Houses This Week in Watertown
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The snow won’t stop these open houses in Watertown this weekend.
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Approved by House, Moves to Senate
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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.
Water & Sewer Rates Increasing More Than Expected Due to Error in Calculations
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.
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City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
Weather
More Snow Headed for Watertown on Friday
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A storm will hit Watertown dropping more snow on top of the piles left by Tuesday’s blizzard.
Development
ZBA Approves East Watertown CVS Despite Pleas of Neighbors
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Residents of Coolidge Square left Wednesday’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting upset and disappointed after the project they had fought so long against – the CVS – gained unanimous approval from the board.
Government
Watertown Councilor Questions Lt. Gov. About Boston Olympics
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When Watertown Town Councilor Cecilia Lenk had an opportunity to ask new Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito a questions, she asked what many have been wondering – how will Boston and the state be prepared for the Olympics?
Around Town
Marshall Fund Home Looking for Grant Applications
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The Marshall Home Fund (MHF) is soliciting program grant proposals for the year 2015-2016.
Business
Watertown Real Estate Agent Has New Home
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Chris Raveis, managing partner of William Raveis Massachusetts, is thrilled to announce the addition of Bob Airasian as Broker.
Government
Watertown Lifting Parking Ban Wednesday Evening
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The Watertown Department of Public Works announced the lifting of the emergency parking ban put in place for the Blizzard of 2015.
Development
Town’s Design Guidelines and Standards Revealed by Consultant
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A draft of the set of requirements that guide and limit developers who build new projects in Watertown was revealed by the urban design consultants hired by the town.