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.
UPDATE: Vehicle Strikes Pole on Main Street, Knocks Out Power in Area – Repairs to Take Until After 9 p.m.
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A pole struck by a vehicle lies on top of power lines on Main Street. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A vehicle struck a utility pole on Main Street, snapping it in half and cutting off power for several hundred customers on Monday around noon.
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Approved by House, Moves to Senate
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.
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A Pair of World Cup Final Watch Parties in Watertown
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City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
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.
Around Town
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Awards $880K in Grants
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Organizations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island received more than $880,000 during the second cycle of the Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s grant awards.
Business
Boylston Properties Discusses Plans for Verizon Building
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Boylston Properties plans to turn the Verizon Building behind the Watertown Mall into office space.
Government
See How the Schools Used Nearly $1 Million From the Town
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At Monday’s School Committee meeting, Watertown School officials detailed how they used an infusion of nearly $1 million it received from the town budget last spring.
Around Town
Watertown Library Now Offering Digital Copies of Yearbooks, More
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The Watertown Free Public Library will offer a new digital resource to look at historic Watertown High School yearbooks and has plans to add more resources.
Real Estate
Take a Look at the Homes that Sold in Watertown this Week
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Three homes sold this week in Watertown, see the details below.