Police/Fire
Police Log: Ex-Boyfriend Damages New Boyfriend’s Car and More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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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Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Racks Up Incredible Numbers
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Which is bigger – 6 or 138? Both are impressive when it comes to the Watertown High School field hockey team.
Field Hockey
Watertown Wallops Auburn to Win Sixth Straight Field Hockey State Title
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Watertown High School’s seniors ended their field hockey careers with flare, scoring all five goals in a rout of Auburn. The Raiders claimed the MIAA Div. 2 State Championship trophy for the sixth straight year.
Real Estate
Take a Look at the Homes that Sold in Watertown This Week
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Here are this week’s Watertown home sales, take a look at the details.
Police/Fire
Man Faces Charges After Punching Officer, Restaurant Owner
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A man who was asked to leave a Watertown restaurant allegedly punched the owner and when confronted by police he allegedly punched an officer.
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Team Looks to Reach Pinnacle – Again
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Watertown High School’s field hockey team returns to a familiar place on Sunday – Worcester for the MIAA Div. 2 state final.
Business
Beams from Demolished Watertown Building Have a Bright Future
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When the old Circle Supply building on Bacon Street was torn down, the demolition company found some diamonds among the rubble – old pine wood beams.
Boston Marathon Bombing
4 Watertown Police Officers Getting Medals for Facing Bombing Suspects
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Four members of the Watertown Police Department who took on the Boston Marathon Bombing suspects will received medals of honor at the State House.