Around Town
See Photos from the Donohue’s Turkey Trot
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Dressed as turkeys, giraffes, Indian chiefs and more they came out in record numbers in record numbers for the ninth annual Donohue’s Bar & Grill Turkey Trot Thursday morning.
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
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
Sports
Watertown Rolls Over Belmont in Snowy Thanksgiving Game
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Watertown High School’s football players started the Thanksgiving feast early by rolling out to a quick lead over rival Belmont and never looking back.
Around Town
Watertown Boy Scouts Lend a Hand This Thanksgiving
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This year, members of Watertown’s Cub Scouts and Boys Scouts Pack 30 gathered at local grocery stores for a food drive to benefit residents of Watertown.
Police/Fire
Police Arrest Man Who Hit Two Men with Bottle at Party
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A man who allegedly attacked to party goers with a bottle faces assault and battery charges after Watertown Police arrested him on Nov. 23.
Around Town
Watertown Girl Scouts Get in the Thanksgiving Spirit
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Watertown Girl Scouts celebrated an Thanksgiving early with a potluck.
Around Town
Talk to State Rep. Jonathan Hecht During His Office Hours
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State Rep. Jonathan Hecht will be available to hear from Watertown residents during two upcoming office hour sessions.
Sports
Watertown Softball Players Won’t Let Weather Stop Them
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The Watertown 14U fast pitch softball team played this summer, then extended their season into the fall – but they are not done playing.
Charity
Watertown High School Students Raise Cash for Cancer Reserach
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A group of Watertown High School students decided to raise money to fight breast cancer and they were able to bring in more than $1,000 to fight the disease.