Around Town
Watertown’s COVID-19 Cases Dropping, See How to Get the Vaccine
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Watertown’s COVID-19 cases dropped for the third straight week, while vaccines have been made available only through the state’s vaccination locations.
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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Entertainment
See What’s Available in Watertown Recs’ Winter II Session
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The Watertown Recreation Department is offering sports programs, science lessons and crafts during the Winter II session, which starts Feb. 22.
Around Town
COVID-19 Vaccine Info for Seniors, Virtual Events from the Senior Center
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Watertown Senior Center
The Watertown Senior Center provided the following information:
Police/Fire
Police Log: Neighbors Argue Over Snow, Packages Reported Stolen
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
A Multifamily and a Single Family Home Sold This Week
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One property sold this week in Watertown.
Basketball
Watertown Claims League Basketball Crown by Beating Winchester
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The Watertown boys basketball team poses after winning the Middlesex League Tournament by beating Winchester, 64-57.
An empty Watertown High Gym does not have the same feel as a rowdy TD Garden, but Saturday’s Middlesex League Boys Basketball Championship on Saturday had a special feel for the victorious Raiders.
Entertainment
Oscar Winner Spotted Filming in Watertown Neighborhood
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Hollywood star George Clooney was spotted in Watertown this week working on his latest film.
Entertainment
The Power of Visualization in This Week’s Small Saves Comic
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”