Business
Planning Board’s Vote a Blow to East Watertown CVS Proposal
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The East Watertown CVS proposal did not pass muster with the Planning Board, but the Coolidge Square project is not dead.
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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Obituaries
Memorial Service for Quinn Centola, 64, Watertown Native
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Quinn “Querino” Philip Centola, 64, passed away after a very courageous battle on Nov. 7, 2014.
Sports
Hockey Season Starts Soon – See When Watertown Plays
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The Watertown High School boys’ and girls’ hockey teams hit the ice soon. See when you can catch the Raiders.
Government
Town Council Rejects Watertown Firefighters Contract
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Despite pleas from firefighters to end the long standing contract dispute and an award decided by a neutral arbitrator the Town Council rejected the Watertown Firefighters contract on Tuesday.
Sports
2 from Watertown Earn All-NCAA Field Hockey Tourney Honors
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Stonehill College juniors and Watertown natives Lauren Giordano and Erika Kelly were named to the All-Tournament team for their performance in the NCAA Div. II semifinals.
Police/Fire
Shoplifter Caught After Pushing His Luck at Watertown Target
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A man who was spotted shoplifting at Target came back for more the next day and was caught and arrested.
Around Town
See Which Groups got Grants from the Watertown Community Foundation
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The Watertown Community Foundation handed out more than $19,000 in Healthy Watertown grants – see which groups got them.
Business
Watertown Insurance Agency Brings in Big Haul for Toys for Tots
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The H & K Insurance Agency set a goal and accomplished it – they broke their own record for the amount of items they could collect for the Toys for Tots Drive.