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Citizens Group Looking at Banning Plastic Shopping Bags in Watertown
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With neighboring communities moving toward banning plastic shopping bags, members of a citizens group said this may be the time to do so in Watertown, too.
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.
More Headlines
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
Police/Fire
Police Log: Motorcycle Stolen, Gold Coins Missing and More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Obituaries
OBIT: Lucy (Cincotta) Ambrose, 89, of Watertown
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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown on Friday at 9 a.m. for Lucy M. (Cincotta) Ambrose.
Around Town
See Winners of the Watertown Savings Bank High School Photo Contest
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A dozen high school students from high schools in and around Watertown were selected as winners in the Watertown Savings Bank 2014 High School Photo Contest.
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Residents Clean Up After Water Floods Basements, Cars
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Storm drains bubbled, man hole covers popped off and finally water came pouring into basements in an East Watertown neighborhood.
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Heavy Rains Flood Coolidge Square, Shut Down Intersection
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Twenty minutes of torrential rains turned Mt. Auburn Street into a river and flooded the intersection of Arlington and Mt. Auburn streets in East Watertown Monday morning.
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These Watertown Homes Sold in This Week
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See which homes around Watertown have sold, and how much they went for.
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Four Tufts Health Plan Employees Named YMCA Achievers
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Four Tufts Health Plan employees were honored by the YMCA for their outstanding performance in the workplace and dedication to their communities.