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.
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
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.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Bust Two for Allegedly Stealing a Car
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Watertown Police located a car reported stolen and arrested two women.
Development
East Watertown CVS Project on Next Planning Board Agenda
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The CVS/Pharmacy proposed to go at the corner of Mt. Auburn and Arlington streets is on the agenda for the Oct. 8 Planning Board meeting.
Government
LETTERS: Two Write In Support of the Victory Field Phase 2 Project
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Watertown Recreation Director Peter Centola shared a couple of letters supporting the proposed renovation of the track area of Victory Field:
Elections
Find Out How Faire on the Square Goers Voted on the State Ballot Questions
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The Watertown Democratic Town Committee ran a straw poll at Saturday’s Faire on the Square to see people’s opinion on the four state ballot questions.
Around Town
Faire on the Square Draws Big Crowd on Summer-Like Day
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Thousands turned out for the 15th annual Faire on the Square on a hot and sunny day in Watertown.
Real Estate
See How Much These Watertown Homes Sold For This Week
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A couple of homes sold this week in town, see the sales price below.