Around Town
See When Watertown’s Snow Emergency Will be Lifted
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A smiley face in the snow.
The Town of Watertown announced the end of the Snow Emergency on Thursday night.
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
Business
Marijuana Dispensary Starting Recreational Sales, Looking to Move
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Natural Selections, Watertown’s first medical marijuana dispensary, will be opening soon.
Watertown’s first marijuana dispensary, which has been selling only to those with medical cannabis cards, will start selling their products for recreational use this week. The company also seeks to move to another location in Town.
Around Town
Snowshoeing with the Watertown Recreation Department
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The Watertown Recreation Department sent out the following information:
Join us for a fun and active Friday afternoon! Participants will receive a basic snowshoeing lesson. Then, explore our Victory Field Complex through the snow. Please dress warmly in layers with waterproof pants, heavy socks, mittens, waterproof boots, and a hat.
Weather
Oh, That Snow! Share Your Photos of Today’s Big Storm
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The Dec. 16-17 Nor’easter dropped about 11 inches of snow on Watertown.
The Nor’easter gave Watertown quite a wallop on Thursday, dropping more than 10 inches on town in several hours.
Around Town
Watertown Group Making Banners Celebrating Civil Rights for Unity Breakfast
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Members of Sunrise Watertown with one of the banners made for the 2021 Watertown Unity Breakfast. They invite others to make their own banners.
The following announcement was provided by Sunrise Watertown:
The past three Sundays, Sunrise Watertown, Uplift Watertown, and the Kingian Response Team partnered to create art for the upcoming Unity Breakfast (January 18, 2021). At the event, they painted banners with quotes from past and present civil rights activists that will be used to decorate the town in January as part of their #readthestreets campaign.
Around Town
Watertown Native Heading Company Delivering COVID-19 Vaccine
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Watertown native Donald Colleran, President and CEO of FedEx, leads the company delivering the COVID-19 vaccine.
Shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine began this week, and the company in charge of the deliveries is lead by a Watertown native.
Snow Day
Watertown Declares Snow Emergency, Schools Closed and Other Storm Impacts
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Snow covered trees along the Charles River in Watertown Square.
The Town of Watertown has declared a snow emergency, which prohibits parking on public streets. The Town of Watertown announced other delays due to the impending snow storm that will hit the Watertown area from late Wednesday to late Thursday.
Letters
LETTER: Councilor Concerned About Impact of Proposed Closing of Little Greenough Blvd.
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NOTE: The original letter by Councilor Angeline Kounelis was sent to State Sen. Will Brownsberger when a petition was circulated in August calling for the closing of Greenough Boulevard between North Beacon and Arsenal streets. The Town Council is considering whether to ask the Department of Conservation and Recreation do a pilot program closing “Little Greenough” on weekends this spring, summer and fall.