Around Town
Find Out About Applying for Second Round of PPP Loans
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Small businesses can start applying for the latest round of federal Payroll Protection Program.
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.
More Headlines
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
Government
Charter Review Committee Hears How Other Local Governments Work from Mayors & a Manager
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Watertown Town Hall
The group looking at whether to make changes to how Watertown’s government works heard from chief executives from three communities: two mayors and one town manager.
Business
Business Group Seeks Input on Creating Neighborhood Identities, Cultural District
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The Watertown Business Coalition has two upcoming virtual events to discuss promoting the different neighborhoods around Town, and creating a Cultural District. The group welcomes the ideas and input from businesses and residents.
Around Town
January at the Y: Virtual MLK Day Service, Sign Up for Feb. Break & Summer Programs
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The following information was provided by the West Suburban YMCA:
Happy New Year! There’s a lot happening at the Y right now, including a MLK Day of Service, Winter Programs, and summer camp registration opening! Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more info.
Arrests
Police Log: Juvenile Busted on Gun Charges, Pizza Place Broken Into
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
Check Out the Five Homes Sold in Watertown This Week
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Four condos and a single-family home sold this week in Watertown.
Cartoon
Skate Tales in This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon
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Cartoon by James DeMarco
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.”
Around Town
Discussion of Historic Shick House Just One Virtual Senior Center Event
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The Shick House is on property owned by the Mount Auburn Cemetery and likely to be sold to Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.
The history of the Shick House will be presented during one of this week’s virtual Senior Center events.