Public Works Director Tom Brady Unveils Vision for Infrastructure, Communication, and Accreditation

WATERTOWN – Watertown’s new Director of Public Works, Tom Brady, made his first public appearance in the role during a special DPW Open House event—part of National Public Works Week. As residents toured city vehicles and learned about departmental services, Brady used the opportunity to introduce himself and outline his vision for Watertown’s future infrastructure…

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Guest of Honor Colonel J.D. Williams Reflects on Service and Sacrifice Ahead of Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade

WATERTOWN – As Watertown prepares for its 2025 Memorial Day Parade, the city will be joined by a distinguished guest of honor: Colonel J.D. Williams, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and recent Watertown resident. In an in-depth interview with Patrick George, the city’s Veterans Services Officer, Williams shared reflections on his 30-year military career,…

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Inside Watertown’s New High School: A Cutting-Edge Space for Hands-On Learning

WATERTOWN – From geothermal wells to glass-wrapped classrooms, Watertown’s new high school is more than just a building—it’s a living model of sustainable design, advanced learning spaces, and community connection. In a documentary-style video premiered at Watertown’s Community STEM Night on April 29th, viewers are taken inside the new Watertown High School, now under construction…

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Inside Addgene: The Watertown Nonprofit Powering Breakthroughs in Biotech

WATERTOWN – In a world where scientific collaboration is more crucial than ever, one Watertown-based nonprofit is playing a quiet but powerful role in advancing global research. Addgene, located just steps from Arsenal Yards, is a life science repository that provides critical materials to scientists around the world—most notably, plasmids, small DNA molecules essential to…

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Watertown Students Innovate and Compete in Robotics Season

WATERTOWN – The Watertown High School Robotics Team, the KwarQs, is off to a strong start in this year’s ocean-themed competition, “Reefscape.” Their robot is designed to place PVC pipes onto artificial coral reefs while clearing obstacles like oversized kickballs, representing algae. At the recent Greater Boston District event, the team finished 6th out of…

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Watertown Residents Find Their Voice Through Podcasting

WATERTOWN – Podcasting is on the rise in Watertown, with local residents stepping up to the microphone to share stories, insights, and a bit of humor. Covering everything from history to real estate, these homegrown podcasts are gaining traction—and with resources available at WCA-TV, more voices may soon join the mix. One of those voices…

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