Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Tries to Take TV from Target, Grave Stone Robbed
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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
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
Development
Watertown Could Get 15 More Liquor Licenses for Restaurants
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In hopes of attracting more restaurants and commercial or mixed-use developments, Town Councilors have been exploring how to add up up to 15 liquor licenses in town, but they still must figure out where to put them.
Sports
Raiders Play Thursday Football, Field Hockey Team on TV
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Watertown enjoyed success under the Thursday night lights at Victory Field.
Around Town
Watertown Field Hockey Coach to be Featured on News Broadcast
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Watertown field hockey coach Eileen Donahue will be featured in a piece on WCVB Channel 5 on Oct. 2.
Around Town
Art Show Features Pieces Inspired by Watertown Lockdown, Bombing Suspect Search
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A Boston art gallery will show a set of plates created by two Watertown artists who were inspired to make the commemorative plates after being in the shelter in place while authorities searched for the second Boston Marathon Bombing suspect.
Development
LETTER: Neighbors Have Requests for Proposed Athenahealth Project
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Re: AthenaHealth LLC and Arsenal on the Charles
We appreciate the Town Council’s delay on the vote for AthenaHealth’s proposal for changes to the AODD. We are assuming they have realized, like we have, that we need more details from them in order to make an informed decision.
Development
Traffic a Concern for Some With Proposal to Renovate Grove Street Site
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Residents recently got their first look at local developers plans to redevelop the former GE Ionics building at 65 Grove St.
Police/Fire
Watertown Schools, Police, Fire to Discuss School Safety on Wednesday
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Find out about how the Watertown first responders would deal with an emergency at a school during the School Safety Parents Night.