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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.
Dear friends,
Friends of Watertown Music was formed in the summer of 2011 in response to severe budget cuts in the Watertown Public Schools music program. Since then, we have raised funds and awarded grants that include salaries to expand teaching positions, teacher initiatives for their classrooms, and instrument needs.
Students of all ages tried their hands at computer programing when the Watertown Public Schools participated in the Hour of Code.
The Town Council approved purchasing a small piece of former railroad property near Arsenal Street that could be key to nearby new developments.
Watertown had a successful fall season, and four athletes were honored for their play by the Boston Globe.
Employees of Tufts Health Plan donated nearly 300 gifts to give out to those in need.
See which homes sold in Watertown and the sales price.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
To the Watertown Business Community:
The Watertown Football Gridiron Club, coaches, and players would like to thank you for your generosity and support during this football season!