Schools
School Officials Have Plan to Avoid Financial Problems This Year
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Last school year, the Watertown Public Schools had to freeze spending when they had a major mid-year deficit, but they ended up with a large surplus.
TREATY DAY 250: Pact Signed in Watertown in 1776 Remains Alive 250 Years Later
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Members of the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet tribes traveled to take part in the celebration fo the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Watertown (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Hundreds packed a theater in Watertown on Saturday to celebrate an event that took place 250 years before. The town was the site of the signing of the United States’ first treaty with a foreign nation — the Treaty of Watertown. Descendants of the signers of the document from the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet tribes emphasized that the agreement that was forged as a wartime alliance also created friendships and provided rights and protections for the signers that are still important in 2026.
UPDATE: Vehicle Strikes Pole on Main Street, Knocks Out Power in Area – Repairs to Take Until After 9 p.m.
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.
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Possible Purchase of Police Drone and Guidelines for Use Discussed by Council Committee
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
Schools
Watertown Football Ready to Kickoff its Season, More WHS Sports
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The Raiders kick off the 2014 football season Friday night at Victory Field.
Obituaries
OBIT: Beatrice Fleming, 95, St. Patrick’s Parishioner
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A Memorial Funeral Mass for Beatrice J. (Marshall) Fleming will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown at a time to be announced.
Government
LETTER: Watertown Resident Opposes Victory Field Project
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To: Town Council, Board of Health, Town Manager, Tree Warden, Planning Board and Citizens and Neighbors:
I have been reviewing the so-called “Phase II” plan for turning Victory Field into a giant industrial “athletic complex.”
Elections
See How Watertown’s Candidates Fared in the Primary Election
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Tuesday treated one Watertown candidate well, and another finished the Primary Election on the wrong side of the vote.
Business
Council Looking at Allowing BYOB at Watertown Restaurants
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While Watertown officials look at adding more liquor licenses, they will also consider whether restaurants can have bring your own alcohol licenses.
Around Town
Watertown Resident Spreads Word About Animal Rescue League
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Caitlin Oates, a Watertown resident and manager of the Animal Rescue League of Boston, took part in an event to support the ARL in Boston’s Seaport.
Elections
See Who’s on the Ballot for the Sept. 9 Primary Election
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Voters head to the polls on Tuesday for the state primary election featuring statewide races for governor, Lt. Governor and more, as well as some candidates from Watertown.