Real Estate
Several Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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Homebuyers have a variety of properties to visit in Watertown over the weekend.
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
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
Schools
State Officials Have Questions About High School Project, May Delay Final Vote
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A conceptual design of the preferred option for the New Watertown High School, looking down Common Street toward Mt. Auburn Street.
The date of the public vote on funding for the Watertown High School project may have to be pushed back after state officials had questions about the size and design of the proposed new school.
Around Town
MassDOT Grant Funds Watertown Bluebike Station, Other Improvements
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A Bluebike station in Watertown Square was paid for by a state grant.
Watertown received a grant from the Mass. Department of Transportation to build a Bluebike station in Watertown Square and make other road and sidewalk improvements.
Around Town
Join the Historical Society’s Watertown Trivia Contest
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The Historical Society of Watertown is hosting a trivia contest about the Town’s history. The winner will receive a book of pieces about Watertown’s history.
Around Town
Rec. News: Sneaker Give Away, February Vacation Program, Snow Removal
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:
The Marra Sneaker Donation Event will be Friday, February 5 from 12:00 to 5:00.
Please select the link below for detailed information and instructions.Marra Sneaker Donation Event – Friday, February 5
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Watertown CVS Will be COVID Vaccine Site, By Appointment Only
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CVS announced that starting next week 15 locations in Massachusetts will offer COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment to eligible people, including in Watertown.
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Watertown’s Galdston Joins Superintendents Asking for Educators to Get Vaccine Sooner
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Watertown’s Superintendent of Schools joined school leaders from around the region who are urging Gov. Charlie Baker to move educators to a higher priority in Massachusetts’ COVID-19 vaccination plan.
Government
Watertown’s Too Tall Parking Meters to be Fixed
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New parking meters, like this one, will be installed in Watertown’s Municipal Parking Lots. They will accept credit cards as well as coins.
Watertown’s new parking meters are high tech, and residents have found that they have to reach much higher to put in payments in some of new ones than they did with the old ones.