Police/Fire
Police Log: String of Broken Car Windows 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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Wada Hoppah Charles River Ferry Boat Has Hit the Water — See a Video and Photos
City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
Real Estate
Check Out the Latest Watertown Home Sales
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These homes sold this week. See where they are and how much they sold for.
Government
Town Council Unhappy With Leaning Pole in South End
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A couple blocks off Galen Street on Morse Street sits a utility pole that has irked members of the Watertown Town Council.
Sports
Watertown Plays a Thriller of a Football Game With Swampscott
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Victory Field was filled with thrills and excitement on Halloween night, but it could be a night that haunts the Watertown’s football team.
Sports
Watertown Rolls in First Field Hockey Tournament Game
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The Raiders scored early and pulled away late in the MIAA North Section quarterfinal against Newburport Friday afternoon.
Around Town
Watertown Resident Named a Beth-Israel Deaconess Trustee
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Watertown’s Phyllis Barajas has become a member of the Trustee Advisory Board of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Government
Budget Has Increase for Schools, Town and $2 Million Shortfall
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The good news in the Fiscal 2016 budget is the increases for schools and town departments, and the bad news is the town must find more than $2 million by April to fund the budget.
Around Town
Find Out How to Help Family of 6 Displaced by Fire
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A fire struck a home on Amherst Road Sunday around noon, and while the fire did not destroy the home the family of six living there will be displaced for several weeks.