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From Moxley Park to Victory Field; Recreational Improvements Aplenty in Watertown
Watertown – Watertown’s city officials, especially those in the recreation Department, have been hard at work making improvements to recreational facilities all over town. Watertown Director of Recreation Peter Centola gave WCN an inside look at the progress being made to the the ongoing projects at Moxley Park and Victory Field, and shared some updates…
Read MoreTherapy Dogs Help with Stress of Reading for Kids at the Watertown Free Public Library
WATERTOWN – New or struggling readers who need a friendly, non-judgmental audience to practice their skills can head to the Watertown Free Public Library each month for its “Read to a Dog” program. Married Watertown residents Penny Shultz and Joel Wolff bring their two retrievers – 11 year-old Aspen and 2 year-old Cypress – to…
Read MoreConstruction on Major Redesign to Watertown’s Mt. Auburn Street Expected to Begin in 2024
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Department of Public Works has released the final plan for the redesign of Mt. Auburn Street. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2024 and take 2-3 years to complete. Learn more at mountauburstreet.com. Recent Stories
Read MoreWatertown Farmers’ Market Back for 10th Season, Will Feature More Community Booths & Live Music
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Farmers’ Market kicked off its 10th season on Wednesday, June 14th at Saltonstall Park. The market features many new and returning vendors and a variety of ways to pay (SNAP, HIP, & Nutrition Coupons). This season, market organizers have added additional community booths for non-food related organizations. Live musical performances will…
Read MoreRaiders Report | Top 10 Moments of the Year
WATERTOWN – Another school year is officially in the books. For the Watertown Raiders, it was three seasons of state championships, final four appearances, Fenway Park, walk-off wins, playoff upsets, and all the emotions that comes with winning and losing. We did our best to narrow down the year that was into its 10 most…
Read MoreSuperintendent Galdston Shares Updates on School Construction Projects, WPS Band Accomplishments, and Job Openings
WATERTOWN – In her final update of the school year, Watertown Superintendent Dr. Dede Galdston shares some updates on various school building projects, athletic and musical achievements, an upcoming farewell tour of the high school, and job openings at Watertown Public Schools. Recent Stories
Read More$135K in Grants Distributed to 25 Watertown Non-Profits by Community Foundation
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation awarded $135,000 in institutional and program grants at their spring grants celebration last night to support 25 organizations serving the Watertown community. “We received so many great proposals, nearly $200,000 in funding requests this year from over 25…
Read MoreNew Exhibition at Armenian Museum Tells Stories of the Artist’s Experiences of Displacement
The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America Watertown – The Armenian Museum of America (AMofA) recently announced the opening of its next contemporary art exhibition, “Ara Oshagan: Disrupted, Borders.” The show follows the AMofA’s blockbuster exhibit, “On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s-1990s from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection,”…
Read MoreWatertown & Belmont Teaming Up for Weekend-Long Juneteenth Celebration
WATERTOWN – Later this month, Watertown Community for Black Lives (WCBL) will team up with the Belmont Human Rights Commission for an entire weekend of activities to celebrate Juneteenth. This is the third annual event organized by WCBL, but it will mark the first time that holiday is celebrated in Belmont. -Saturday, June 17th –…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Has Awarded over $700K in COVID Relief Grants in 2023
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has awarded $729,229 to three local non-profits serving low-income populations in Watertown to meet ongoing basic needs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development…
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