Sports
Watertown 14U Softball Team Avenges Only Loss in Tourney
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The Watetown 14U Winter Raiders competed in a tournament and had eyes on beating the only team to hand them a loss.
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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Business
Watertown Company Gets Millions to Fight Cancer
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Watertown’s Selecta received a major funding boost in its effort to treat cancers caused by the Human Papiloma Virus (HPV).
Real Estate
See the Sales Price for This Watertown Home
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One home sold this week in East Watertown. See the details below.
Police/Fire
Citizen Follows Drunken Driver, Leads to Arrest
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Watertown Police arrested an alleged drunken driver after an alert citizen followed the driver.
Business
Subcommittee Recommends Locations for New Liquor Licenses
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Watertown could be getting 15 more liquor licenses for restaurants, and a group of Town Council subcommittees designated where they could be used.
Sports
WHS Sports: College Letters Signed, New Trophy Case and All Stars
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Three Watertown High School students will continue their athletic career in college, after signing letters of intent this week.
Around Town
See Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion Decorated for the Holidays
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Holiday lights, dancing and hot cocoa filled Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion during the recent Holiday Open House.
Development
See Drawings of the Latest Hotel Proposal in East Watertown
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Developers have come forward with preliminary plans for a hotel off of Arsenal Street, behind Target in Watertown.