Schools
Watertown Spelling Bee Humming Along After 5 Years
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Watertown Middle School was buzzing with activity of the fifth annual Watertown Education Foundation Youth Spelling Bee on Sunday.
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
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Around Town
Watertown Community Gardens Meeting Coming Up
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Find out about the Watertown Community Gardens at the group’s annual meeting this week.
Weather
Blizzard of 2015: Travel Ban Ending, Parking Bans Continues
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The biggest storm of the winter is bearing down on Watertown, with heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected to start Monday night. Keep up with the latest news, cancellations and updates on Watertown News.
Around Town
Watertown Snow Photos from the Blizzard of 2015
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The Blizzard of 2015 has hit Watertown, leaving a thick coat of fluffy white snow on everything. Share your photos with Watertown News!
Sports
Watertown Runner Sets School Record; Girls’ Hoops Keep Winning
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Watertown runner Austin Lin continues to turn in amazing times during the indoor track season.
Obituaries
Cecilia O’Keefe, 84, Lifelong Watertown Resident
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The following obituary was sent to the Watertown Town Clerk’s office.
Cecilia Ann O’Keefe, wife of the late John O’Keefe and mother of Rachel went to meet the Lord on Jan. 19.
Around Town
UPDATED: Blizzard Coming Monday and Continue Through Tuesday!
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One of the biggest blizzards in years is heading toward the Boston area on Monday night could dump more than a two feet of snow on Watertown.
Real Estate
See This Week’s Watertown Home Sales
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Despite being in the depths of winter, one home sold in Watertown this week.