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Watertown Group Advocates for Repeal of Winter Parking Ban Ahead of Upcoming City Council Meeting
WATERTOWN, MA — The Watertown City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 21st at 6 p.m. to discuss a petition calling for the repeal of the city’s winter parking ban. The petition, submitted by the group Watertown Citizens for Better Parking, argues that the current ban creates significant challenges for residents, particularly…
Read MoreWatertown Non-Profit DEAF Inc. Advocates for and Empowers Deaf and DeafBlind Communities
WATERTOWN, MA – For nearly five decades, Deaf Inc. has been a cornerstone of support and empowerment for the deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and deafblind communities in Massachusetts. Founded in 1977, Deaf Inc. relocated its main office to Watertown in 2023. The organization provides a wide range of services, including advocacy, housing assistance, tax…
Read MoreAddressing Loneliness and Isolation: Watertown Launches Coffee Socials for Veterans
WATERTOWN, MA – Loneliness and isolation are more than feelings—they’re public health challenges with severe mental and physical consequences. As Dr. Jay Gorman, a clinical research psychologist with the Bedford VA, explained, “Loneliness is a subjective feeling that we have less social connection than we want… Isolation is the objective, real-time lack of social interaction.”…
Read MoreWatertown Basketball Teams Ready for Action: Coaches and Players Eye Promising Seasons
WATERTOWN, MA — As the Watertown High School basketball season tips off on Friday, both the boys and girls teams are buzzing with anticipation and determination. With the season opener set for December 13th, the teams are deep in preparation, under the guidance of their respective coaches, Mike Tempesta and Steve Harrington. Coach Tempesta, entering…
Read MoreWatertown School Committee Chair Kendra Foley Celebrates District Achievements, Shares Updates on Future Projects
WATERTOWN, MA – Watertown School Committee Chair Kendra Foley recently joined WPS Family Engagement and Communications Strategist Matt McCarthy at WCA-TV’s Studio B to provide updates on the district’s latest milestones and ongoing projects. Foley and McCarthy celebrated several recent achievements, including the recognition of music teacher Liz Schorr as the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress…
Read MoreHoliday Cheer Comes to Watertown with Festive Events at Arsenal Yards
WATERTOWN, MA – Arsenal Yards is celebrating the holiday season with a lineup of fun and festive events for the whole family. From Black Friday activities and a gift drive to character meet-and-greets and a Hanukkah celebration, the Watertown destination is ready to spread holiday cheer. Nicole L’Ecuyer, Marketing Manager at Arsenal Yards, shared her…
Read MoreDeveloper Breaks Ground on 142-Unit Mixed-Use Building in Watertown Square
WATERTOWN, MA – A significant mixed-use development officially broke ground this month in Watertown Square. Developer O’Connor Group, joined by city officials on November 19, marked the start of construction on the five-story, 190,000-square-foot project at 53 Pleasant Street, abutting Main Street. The development will include 142 rental units, 15% of which are designated as…
Read MoreWatertown High Football Team Ready for Thanksgiving Showdown Against Belmont
WATERTOWN, MA – The Watertown High School football team is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving game against longtime rival Belmont High School. Head coach Joey Carroll and team captains Gnai Concannon-Garvin, Giovanni Paola, and Peter Pavlidis shared their thoughts on the season and the much-anticipated matchup. “This has been a season of growth,” Coach Carroll…
Read MoreMount Auburn Cemetery Opens Applications for 2025 Artist-in-Residence Program
Watertown, MA – Mount Auburn Cemetery, a national leader in artist residencies within cemetery spaces, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. Established in 2014, this innovative initiative invites artists to immerse themselves in the historic landscape of the Cemetery to create original, site-specific works that offer fresh perspectives on Mount Auburn.…
Read MoreHistoric Paintings Restored and Reinstalled at Watertown City Hall
WATERTOWN, MA – Two paintings that have adorned Watertown City Hall since its opening in 1932 have been restored and reinstalled as part of a preservation project funded by the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The paintings, depicting key moments in the town’s history, had suffered significant wear over the decades, including scratches, dirt buildup, and…
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