Police/Fire
Police Log: String of Car Break-ins, Employee Theft at Target
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Water & Sewer Rates Increasing More Than Expected Due to Error in Calculations
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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.
Possible Purchase of Police Drone and Guidelines for Use Discussed by Council Committee
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.
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City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
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Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
Around Town
This Week’s Senior Center Events, Vaccine Info for Seniors
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Watertown Senior Center
The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:
Programs for Week of February 8, 2021
Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490. New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday: 10:00 AM, Art Class with Dawn Scaltreto12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with Diane2:00 PM, Zoom Meet & Greet with our new State Representative Steve OwensTuesday: 12:30 PM, Tai Chi & Meditation with Marie2:00 PM, Line Dancing with Bradley Wednesday:LAST DAY TO ORDER VALENTINE GRAB & GO LUNCH (617) 972-64909:30 AM, February Book Club: The Dutch House by Anne PatchettUpcoming selection for March: Glass Hotel by Emily St. John11:00 AM, Exercise with Joanna2:00 PM, LGBTQI Roundtable: Celebrating Love!4:00 PM, Council on Aging Board MeetingThursday: 9:00 AM, Pilates with Marina Z.10:30 AM, Talk with Tom: Coffee & Casual Conversation2:00 PM, Zoom with us for a tour of the Peabody Essex Museum!Friday: 10:00 AM, Exercise with Shannon Lee Jones 12:00 PM, Seated Strength & Balance with Pearl1:00 PM, New! Weight Management with Pearl ~see the newsletter for details.NEW TIME!
Government
Watertown Calls Snow Emergency for Sunday’s Snow Storm
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A Watertown Department of Public Works snow plow.
Watertown’s Superintendent of Public Works Gregory St. Louis announced a snow emergency for Sunday’s snow storm.
Government
See What’s in the Charter Review Committee’s Poll
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The Charter Review Committee wants to hear from the public, and has posted an online poll about several issues that have come up during the group’s meetings.
Entertainment
Small Saves Meets the Paparazzi in This Week’s 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.”
Charter Review Committee
Charter Review Committee Debates Vision for Town, Ways to Improve Government
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Watertown Town Hall
This week’s Charter Review Committee meeting covered a range of topics, from a vision for Watertown to how the charter could be changed to make the government more accountable and responsive to the public, and even the debate of keeping the Town Manger type of government or changing to a mayor.
Around Town
Watertown Offering Vaccine Clinic for Residents 75 & Older
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Health Department:
The Watertown Health Department has received a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines and per state requirements is hosting a clinic for Watertown residents age 75 and older only (anyone born prior to 1945).
Around Town
Recycle Styrofoam, Shred Paper at Public Works Event
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Recycle your Styrofoam at the special DPW event.
The Watertown Department of Public Works sent out the following announcement: