Arts
Watertown Arts Community Invited to Arts Town Hall
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The Watertown Business Coalition’s next Arts Town Hall will be held on Dec. 15. The group will be discussing ways to support and promote the local arts community.
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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Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
Real Estate
A Small Selection of Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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See this week’s open houses around Watertown.
Development
Marijuana Dispensary on Pleasant Street Approved by Planning Board
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A recreational marijuana dispensary received approval from the Planning Board to open at the mixed-use complex at 330-350 Pleasant St.
The Town’s third marijuana dispensary, located in a complex on Pleasant Street that will also have apartments, got approval from the Planning Board Wednesday night.
Around Town
State Announces Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
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The following announcement was sent out by the Governor’s Office:
The Baker-Polito Administration announced allocation and distribution plans for the first round of COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Massachusetts set to begin around December 15. The state’s first shipment of 59,475 doses of the Pfizer vaccine was ordered from the federal government this past Friday and will be delivered directly to 21 hospitals across 8 counties, as well as to the Department of Public Health Immunization lab.
Around Town
Watertown Recreation Kicks Off Survivor Series, New Activities Weekly
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An aerial view of Victory Field.
The Watertown Recreation Director Peter Centola sent out the following announcement:
The Department of Recreation is pleased to announce to start of RECREATION SURVIVOR SERIES beginning Thursday, December 10.
Around Town
Citizens Group’s Monthly Meeting Focusing on Racial Justice
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The following information was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment:
Our December Monthly Meeting will bring together the different groups addressing systematic racism and racial justice in Watertown.
Government
Council Joins Effort to Prevent Racial Harassment in Watertown Schools & Beyond
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Watertown Town Hall
The Town Council will begin looking at ways to help the Watertown Public Schools address racial harassment and bullying following reports made a middle school student about her experiences at Watertown Middle School.
Around Town
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Girls Joining the Club
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A photo of the Watertown Boys & Girls Club founders, including Bernadette Corbett (in white), who pushed the national headquarters of the Boys Club to allow girls.
The following piece was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:
Forty years ago, the Board of Directors of the Watertown Boys Club made the landmark decision to welcome girls into the Club, making Watertown one of the nation’s first communities to offer membership to females.