Sports
See If Watertown Won its Middlesex League Football Opener
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The Raiders toppled Stoneham in the first Middlesex League game of the year.
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
Police Log: Thieves Caught on Camera, iPhones Taken from Park
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
See Action from the Watertown Field Hockey Team’s Latest Win
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If you drive by Watertown High School you will notice some large numbers posted in the window. These signify the success of the Watertown field hockey team.
Business
See Why Tufts Health Plan is Going Purple This Month
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You may have noticed that the Tufts Health Plan building on Mt. Auburn Street has been lit up purple this week. The employees have been donning purple outfits too.
Around Town
Find Out the Next Step for the Victory Field Project
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Having heard from the public about the proposed renovation of the track area of Victory Field, the Town Council has asked for revisions and will hold a meeting to discuss the project soon.
Around Town
New Spot Opening Where People Can Learn to Create
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The Watertown Free Public Library’s latest endeavor will provide residents with a place to learn how to use equipment and technology to create their own crafts and other projects.
Police/Fire
Watertown Family Robbed at Gun Point by 2 Masked Men
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Two men robbed a family at gunpoint, forcing themselves into their home and demanded they give them money.
Around Town
Celebration for Mural that Adorns History-Filled Building
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What used to be a dingy wall overlooking a small parking lot, now beams with color from a mural painted by Watertown teens over the summer.