Government
State Sen. Brownsberger Hosting Virtual Office Hours, See How to Participate
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger
State Sen. Will Brownsberger will host virtual office hours for Watertown residents on Saturday, March 13.
Possible Purchase of Police Drone and Guidelines for Use Discussed by Council Committee
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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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Anti-Bias Coalition
Upcoming One-Man Performance Part of Watertown Youth Coalition’s Diversity & Equity Series
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The Watertown Anti-Bias Coalition will host An Evening With Mykee Fowlin on Monday, March 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
COVID-19
See When Watertown Elementary Students Will be Returning to School Full-Time
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Elementary school students in Watertown will return to school five days a week beginning April 5, and middle and high schoolers will follow at dates to be determined, Superintendent Dede Galdston announced Tuesday.
ALS TDI
Non-Profit Biotech Brings its ALS Research to Watertown
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A scientist working on a treatment for ALS at one of Watertown’s newest biotechs — ALS Therapy Development Institute.
One of the Kendall Square biotech transplants to Watertown brings its unusual business model to Town, and plans to invite in the public to see what they are about when the pandemic is over.
Buses
Bus Service on Multiple MBTA Routes in Watertown to be Decreased
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An MBTA bus in Watertown.
Several bus routes serving Watertown will see service decreased by the MBTA beginning on March 14.
Around Town
Watertown Scouts Collecting Items for Watertown Food Pantry
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Watertown Scouts collected 2.5 tons of food in the fall, and will be having another food drive in March.
Watertown Scout Troop 30 provided the following announcement:
The 2.5 tons of food collected by scouts in November has gone to meet an unprecedented need in our community, so scouts are asking you again to help.
Police/Fire
Middle School Video: Statements from Teacher, School Officials & Police Union
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Watertown Middle School
The showing of a video to a group of Watertown Middle School students caused an uproar in Town. The video is being called anti-police and misleading, with some calling for the teacher who showed it to be disciplined or fired.
Government
Town Meetings: Waverley Avenue Renovations, Planning Board Hears Cases & Zoning Changes
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Watertown’s Town Hall.
On Tuesday, the Town Council will hear about proposed designs for Waverley Avenue and will consider a resolution on declaring a climate emergency. Also during the week of March 8-12, the Planning Board will hear three cases, including a move by the Town’s first marijuana dispensary and changes to the Arsenal on the Charles.