Entertainment
Arsenal Center Exhibition Features Young Artists
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A new exhibition at the Arsenal Center for the Arts features young artists in a wide variety of mediums.
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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Wada Hoppah Charles River Ferry Boat Has Hit the Water — See a Video and Photos
City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
Environment
LETTER: Neighborhood Solar’s Thank You
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Now that Neighborhood Solar has drawn to a close, I wish to thank all who made this program a success.
Schools
Watertown Football Team Honored by School Committee
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Celebration of Watertown High School’s football team’s successful season continued this week when the players and coaches were honored by the School Committee.
Development
Town Councilor Opposes Proposed East Watertown Hotel
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East End Town Councilor Angeline Kounelis has come out against the proposed hotel on Elm Street that recently came forward.
Around Town
Eastside Neighbors Holding Meeting to Discuss Proposed CVS
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Neighbors from East Watertown will gather to discuss the CVS proposed to go into Coolidge Square.
Police/Fire
Pickup Truck Drives Into Side of Watertown Home
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A Watertown resident got a nasty surprise when a full-sized pickup truck struck her house.
High School
Watertown High Renovation Will Have to Wait
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The request to renovate – or replace – Watertown High School, will have to wait at least another year after school officials were told their project was passed over by the state.
Boston Marathon Bombing
Marathon Bombing Trial Begins, Plea Deal Not Reached
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The trial of the accused Boston Marathon Bomber began Monday after attorneys failed to come to a plea agreement and Federal judges ruled the trial should go on in Boston.