Around Town
Virtual Offerings from the Watertown Senior Center
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Watertown Senior Center
The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:
Programs for Week of October 26, 2020
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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Wada Hoppah Charles River Ferry Boat Has Hit the Water — See a Video and Photos
City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
Around Town
West Suburban YMCA Joins Effort to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
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The West Suburban YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, October 26-30, 2020. The Five Days of Action is a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse.
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Sen. Brownsberger’s Office Helping People Find Assistance to Pay Rent, Mortgage
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger
The following message was sent out by State Sen. Will Brownsberger:
If you are experiencing difficulty making rent or mortgage payments — or if you know people who are — my office may be able to help.
Real Estate
Many, Many Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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See the open houses this week on the Watertown real estate market.
COVID-19
Watertown Schools Moving to Hybrid on Oct. 27
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Watertown elementary school students will return to school, part time, beginning Oct. 27. Superintendent Dede Galdston sent out the announcement Thursday evening.
Around Town
Nominations Wanted for Watertown’s Annual Unity Award
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A mural created by Watertown High School students for the 20th annual Unity Breakfast.
The Unity Award Committee seeks nominations for the honor handed out at Watertown’s Unity Breakfast, held each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Entertainment
Families Invited to Spooktacular Drive Through Event in Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by the Commander’s Mansion:
I smell children … packed into cars and ready for the Saturday night lil’ Monstah Joyride! Deck out your car, and drive-through the spooky streets of the Commander’s Mansion! And at the end of your ride, pop your truck for a treat from The Halloween Team at the Watertown Recreation Department!
Around Town
Watertown Student Group’s Night March Looks to Raise Awareness of Environmental Issues
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Members of Sunrise Watertown work on banners for the Late Night March on Oct. 23 to raise awareness about environmental issues.
The following announcement was provided by Sunrise Watertown:
On Friday, October 23rd, Sunrise Watertown will lead a late-night march using tactics that are over a century old to enact change in the present day.Their goal is to educate the town on the truth of the climate crisis while also drawing support for a Green New Deal.