Posts by Cal Benn
Watertown Unveils Reimagined Arsenal Park Following Major Renovation
WATERTOWN – Watertown marked the grand reopening of Arsenal Park on July 15, celebrating the completion of a years-long renovation project that transformed the site into a vibrant, multi-use community space. The redesigned park now features a range of new amenities, including a splash pad, amphitheater, 20-foot climbing structure, zip line, basketball and tennis courts,…
Read More“Watertown Welcomes All”: Pride Initiative Encourages Inclusive Business Spaces
WATERTOWN – Throughout June, World in Watertown collaborated with the Watertown Human Rights Commission to canvas local businesses in the city to put a small Pride flag in their window that reads, “Watertown Welcomes All.” “We are hoping to create a space so that the queer residents of Watertown and employees of Watertown all feel…
Read MoreWatertown Boys & Girls Club Unveils Renovated Space for New After School Program
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Boys & Girls Club has completed a major renovation of its lower level, unveiling a modern, flexible space that will soon serve as the home of a new licensed after school program. The initiative, called KidConnect, is scheduled to begin this September and will accommodate up to 38 children in kindergarten…
Read More“Passage” Mural Unveiled on Watertown Greenway to Honor Arshile Gorky’s Legacy
WATERTOWN – A new mural honoring the life and legacy of Arshile Gorky now brings color and meaning to the Grove Street underpass on the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway. Titled “Passage” and created by artist Brandon Gaia Marshall, the artwork was officially unveiled during a June 10 reception co-hosted by the City of Watertown and Mount Auburn…
Read MoreWatertown Pride Parade and Festival Unites Community in Celebration of Inclusion
WATERTOWN –Watertown burst into color and celebration on Sunday, June 1, as residents came together for the city’s annual Pride Parade and Festival. Lining Main Street and filling Saltonstall Park, the event featured music, performances, vendors, and vibrant displays of unity and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. Recent Stories
Read MorePorchfest 2025 Fills Watertown with Music, Art, and Community Spirit
WATERTOWN – Watertown’s streets, parks, and porches were bursting with sound and celebration on Saturday, May 17 during the city’s second annual Porchfest. With over 150 performers spread across front yards, libraries, and open spaces, the event drew residents of all ages for a day of music, food, and creative connection. The festivities kicked off…
Read MoreProject Save Celebrates 50 Years of Preserving Armenian Photo Archives
WATERTOWN – Project Save, a nonprofit organization based in Watertown, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special presentation at the Watertown Free Public Library. Founded in 1975, the organization has become the largest photo archive dedicated to documenting the Armenian experience, with over 100,000 images preserved. The anniversary event on April 30 featured a…
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