Entertainment
COMIC: See How Small Saves Spends the Fourth of July
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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.
Wada Hoppah Charles River Ferry Boat Has Hit the Water — See a Video and Photos
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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.
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.
City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
The City Council will not be meeting it the usual place on July 14. The meeting will be held in the Parker Building at 7 p.m. The meeting includes a votes to set next year’s water and sewer rates, on proposed changes to the Noise Ordinance, and a presentation about the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
Eddy Cole installs an air conditioner provided free by the Watertown Neighbors group. (Courtesy of Eddy Cole)
As the temperatures rose to dangerous levels in the first week of July, a group in Watertown leapt into action delivering air conditioners to those who need them, and which had been donated by other residents.
More Headlines
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
A Celebration 250 Years in the Making: Watertown’s Treaty Day 2026
Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
Business
Explore the City’s Hidden Gems, Public Art, Hear Plans for the Square During July’s Watertown Walks
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Live Well Watertown has teamed with different groups around town to host weekly walks. Each one has a different focus. See more details in the information provided by Live Well Watertown, below.
Around Town
Speak with State Rep. Owens at 2 Watertown Office Hours in July
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State Rep. Steve Owens.
State Rep. Steve Owens will host a pair of office hours in Watertown this month, and another in Cambridge. See more in the announcement from Owens’ office, below.
Real Estate
Watertown Properties Hosting Open Houses on Friday and Tuesday
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A pair of open houses will take place over an extended Independence Day weekend.
Around Town
Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
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With a collection of tens of thousands of historic post cards, Watertown’s Kathryn Alpert had a wealth of choices for her new book “Lost & Found: Historic Boston in Post Cards.” Watertown News spoke with Alpert about the creation of her book.
Entertainment
Area Independence Day Celebrations, and MBTA Schedules for July 3 & 4
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Fireworks
Boston will have plenty to do to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, and buses, subways, and the commuter rail will operate on altered schedules. The MBTA released information about the schedule changes.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: South Asian Music, World Cup Watch, Art at the Armenian Museum, Crafts for Kids, Sewing Machine Group
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The Fourth of July weekend has some activities, including a concert featuring South Asian music on Sunday, get out of the heat and see some art Friday or Sunday, or watch the World Cup all weekend. The Watertown Library will be the venue for kids crafts on Friday, and a sewing machine group meets on Sunday.
Schools
Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed
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Watertown’s Director of Student Services will be stepping down before the beginning of school in September. The announcement came after parents of students in the special education program aired their complaints at the second straight School Committee meeting. A group of more than 100 parents also signed a petition requesting that the School Committee take a vote of no confidence for the Director of Student Services, who oversees the special education program.