Arrests
Police Log: Man Spits in Officer’s Face, False Warrant Scam
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Approved by House, Moves to Senate
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Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026, to discuss the City’s Home Rule Petition. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.
The City of Watertown’s effort to prevent a tax hike for residential property owners, which could be as high as 18%, cleared a major hurdle when it was approved the the House of Representatives on Beacon Hill.
Water & Sewer Rates Increasing More Than Expected Due to Error in Calculations
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.
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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
Real Estate
Four Watertown Properties Sold This Week
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A condo and two single family homes were sold this week in Watertown.
Charity
Toyota of Watertown Collecting Toys for Whooley Foundation
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Toys will be collected at Toyota of Watertown for the Whooley Foundation, which benefits kids in Watertown.
The following information was provided by Toyota of Watertown.
Toyota of Watertown has teamed up with the Watertown police department and the Whooley Foundation this year to collect donation for the 2020-2021 Holiday Season.
Cartoon
Small Saves is the Life of the Party in This Week’s 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
Watertown Dental Office Becomes a Father and Son Practice
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The D’Amicos: Andrew, Chris, Dan and Daniel. Dan started D’Amico Dental Care in Watertown in 1993, and his son Chris joined recently. Daniel will do so, too, after graduating from Tufts Dental School.
A Watertown dentist’s office is now a family affair, after the offspring of the founder joined the practice.
Government
OP-ED: State Sen. Brownsberger on Proposed Police Reform in Mass.
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger
(The following piece was provided by State Sen. Will Brownsberger, whose district includes Watertown, Belmont and parts of Boston)
Shortly, the Governor will decide whether to approve a major policing reform package.
Real Estate
Check Out This Week’s Watertown Open Houses
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See the properties hosting open houses this weekend in Watertown.
311 Number
Other Town Charters Looked to for Inspiration for Charter Review Committee
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Looking for ways to improve the way Watertown’s municipal government works, the Charter Review Committee looked at other cities and towns for new ideas. They also debated mayor vs. town manager, and ways to communicate with residents.