Real Estate
See How Much These Watertown Homes Sold For
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Three condo and townhouses sold this week, see the sales price.
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
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested After Alerting Police to Warrant and More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
Raiders Remain Undefeated in Football After Win Over Melrose
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Watertown put its undefeated season on the line against a team that beat them last last year, but this year they came out victorious.
Government
Town Looking at Raising Age of Buying Cigarettes to 21
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A public hearing will be held to discuss raising the legal age of tobacco sales in Watertown.
Police/Fire
Man Arrested for Having Multiple Warrants
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Police went to Church Lane early on the morning of Oct. 1 for a disturbance involving two men, one of whom was wanted on multiple arrest warrants.
Obituaries
OBIT: Joan M. O’Reilly, Watertown High Class of 1951
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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 for Joan M. (Lorenzen) O’Reilly at 11 a.m.
Schools
Teachers Added to Reduce Class Sizes, Other Positions Unfilled
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Each of Watertown’s elementary schools received a new teacher to help reduce the size of classes, but the district did not hire all the teachers it had hoped.
Around Town
Fallen Firefighter Ed Walsh to be Honored at WHS Football Game
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On Friday night, Watertown native and fallen Boston Firefighter Ed Walsh will be honored at the Watertown High School football game.