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Possible Purchase of Police Drone and Guidelines for Use Discussed by Council Committee

By Charlie Breitrose | 11 hours ago

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.

A Pair of World Cup Final Watch Parties in Watertown

Those looking to join other soccer fans in Watertown to catch the World Cup Final have two choices of venues to catch Sunday’s big game.

Wada Hoppah Charles River Ferry Boat Has Hit the Water — See a Video and Photos

The first moments on the water for the Wada Hoppah Charles River ferry boat. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

An idea formed three years ago took to the waters of the Charles River on July 11, 2026 when the Wada Hoppah ferry launched at the Newton Yacht Club.

City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting

The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)

The City Council will not be meeting it the usual place on July 14. The meeting will be held in the Parker Building at 7 p.m. The meeting includes a votes to set next year’s water and sewer rates, on proposed changes to the Noise Ordinance, and a presentation about the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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Around Town

Watertown Police Officers Cook Up, Serve St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast to Homeless Veterans

By Charlie Breitrose | March 18, 2021

Watertown Police officers Keith Parent (front), Kyle Rooney, Frank Forde and Mike Martino work with a member of the New England Center and Home for Veterans to serve breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day. The effort was spearheaded by Forde.

More than a dozen Watertown police officers and firefighters gathered early on the morning of St. Patrick’s Day at the Sons of Italy Hall to prepare a traditional Irish breakfast for 200 people at the New England Center and Home for Veterans.

Around Town

Watertown Farmers Market Planning for 2021, Provides Access to Fruits & Veggies to Everyone

By Charlie Breitrose | March 18, 2021

The opening of the Watertown Farmers Market is still a few months away, but the 2021 season will feature more produce vendors, modified COVID-19 restrictions and has special programs for people who qualify for the SNAP program.

Government

OP-ED: Proposed Noise Ordinance Effectively Bans Lawn Mowers, Leaf Blowers

By Guest Writer | March 18, 2021

The Proposed Noise Ordinance Effectively Bans All Residential and Commercial Leaf Blowers/Lawn Mowers & Will Have Significant Other Negative Effects on Watertown Residents

Government

State Rep. Steve Owens Holding Virtual Office Hours

By Guest Writer | March 18, 2021

State Rep. Steve Owens. The following announcement was provided by State Rep. Steve Owens:

State Representative Steve Owens will be hosting office hours this Saturday, March 20th at 2:00pm. This will be an informal meeting where constituents can share their concerns and discuss what is on their mind. The Representative will talk about what he has been working on and the issues he hopes will be getting attention this legislative session.

The event will be held virtually through Zoom. To register, click the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkc-6orjIpGdEwxy1MBxt0AlNftyJjZfgV

Entertainment

New Rep Theatre Putting on Video Production of One-Woman Play, “Unveiled”

By Guest Writer | March 18, 2021

The following announcement was provided by New Rep Theatre:

New Repertory Theatre presents a professional recording of Unveiled, a provocative one-woman show written, preformed, and recorded by Rohina Malik, to be shared digitally with New Rep audiences for a limited time only.

Charter Review

Vote on Whether Watertown Should Have a Mayor or Town Manager Coming Soon, Committee Wants Public’s Input

By Charlie Breitrose | March 17, 2021

The committee looking at Watertown’s Town Charter, like the town’s constitution, will soon be making a vote on whether the Town government should continue with an appointed Town Manger as the chief executive, or whether it should have an elected Mayor.

Around Town

Fallen Watertown Firefighter Remembered on Fourth Anniversary of His Death

By Charlie Breitrose | March 17, 2021

Members of the Watertown Fire Department salute their fallen colleague, Joe Toscano, on the fourth anniversary of his death at a fire on Merrifield Avenue.

The Watertown Fire Department came out in force to honor a colleague lost while fighting a fire in the East End four years ago.

Around Town

See When the COVID-19 Vaccine Will be Available to the General Public, Those Under 65

By Charlie Breitrose | March 17, 2021

Gov. Charlie Baker announced the eligibility dates for the remaining groups in the Massachusetts vaccine roll out plan on Wednesday.