Around Town
March at Hatch: YardArt, Escape Rooms & Bridgerton Bags
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The following information about what’s going at Hatch Makerspace in March was provided by the Watertown Library.
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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Real Estate
Several Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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A variety of homes can be seen during this weekend’s open houses.
Schools
Watertown’s Elementary School Projects to Finish Months Ahead of Schedule
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Recent photos of the construction at Hosmer (left) and Cunniff elementary schools.
The construction of the new Cunniff and Hosmer elementary schools will be completed several months ahead of schedule.
Government
Watertown Receives $80K in State Tech Grants to Improve Town’s System, Cybersecurity
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Watertown Town Hall
The Town of Watertown received two technology grants from for a total of $80,000 as part of the state’s Community Compact program.
Government
Board of Health Member Named Fellow of National Group, Also Vice Chair of EPA Board
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Dr. Barbara Beck.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Health Department:
Dr. Barbara Beck, Watertown Board of Health Member was recently named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as an AAAS Fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.
Entertainment
Council Approves Public Arts Master Plan, Creates New Committee
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A mural created on Melendy Avenue in 2015 is an example of public arts in Watertown.
A committee will be formed to help Watertown implement the Public Arts Master Plan, which received approval from the Town Council on Tuesday night.
Around Town
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Watertown Residents Age 65+ Planned
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UPDATE: All the appointments for this vaccine clinic have been filled.
The Watertown Health Department announced that it will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Watertown seniors age 65 and older.
Schools
Two Watertown Students Make Arlington Catholic Honor Roll
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Arlington Catholic High School announced the second quarter honor roll, and two students from Watertown made the list.