Posts by Dan Hogan
City Council Approves Funds to Resurface Victory Field with New Turf
WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council approved a $1.5 million order to resurface the Victory Field turf with a new type of artificial turf material. The motion passed 6-3 following over two hours of impassioned statements from residents and city officials who spoke for an against the continuous use of artificial turf. Watch the full…
Read MoreRaiders Report | Boys Hockey Wins Thrilling Double OT Playoff Game, More Playoff Action This Weekend
WATERTOWN – The Raiders boys hockey team is advancing to the round of 16 in the MIAA division 3 state tournament. The 5th seeded Raiders defeated Southeastern RVT 3-2 in double-overtime on Wednesday night after tri-captain Jack Dickie netted the game-winner on an incredible pass from Aidan Campbell. Watertown will play Dracut on Saturday night…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Distributes Record Amount of Education Grants Thanks to Life-Science Partnership
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown — The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) in collaboration with Life Sciences Cares and five Watertown-based life science companies has awarded record setting $45,000 in grants for Watertown Public Schools. Now in its second year, the STEM Fund, continues to build on Watertown Community…
Read MoreYardArt Returns to Watertown in April for Month-Long Community Art Display
WATERTOWN – For the third straight year, the Watertown Community will come together for a month-long public art project. Painters, sculptors, and creators in any medium are invited to participate. The artwork will be on display during the entire month of April, and an interactive map will help residents conduct self-guided walking tours. YardArt is…
Read MoreWatertown Robotics Team Gearing Up For Competitions While Learning Valuable Skills
WATERTOWN – The Watertown High School Robotics team, AKA the “KwarQs,” have been hard at work in recent months designing, programming, and building a robot capable of performing a series of tasks during upcoming regional competitions. Recent Stories
Read MoreWatertown Food Pantry Provides Essentials to Hundreds Weekly, Needs Temporary Location
WATERTOWN – For over 30 years, the Watertown Food Pantry has provided essential food and hygiene products to the community, serving many as 140 families every week. Volunteers even kept the operation going through the pandemic. The church that the Food Pantry has called home for over three decades will soon start a renovation project…
Read MoreRaiders Report: Boys Hockey & Girls Basketball Finish Season with OT Wins, Brackets Releasing Saturday
WATERTOWN – The Raiders boys ice hockey finished the regular season on a four-game winning streak, while the girls basketball team won four of their final five games. Both teams capped off the season with exciting OT wins in front of their home crowds. Tournament brackets are expected to be released by the MIAA on…
Read MoreFirst Draft of Comprehensive Plan Posted Online, Open House Planned for March 9th
WATERTOWN – The first draft of Watertown’s updated Compressive Plan has been posted online for public viewing ahead of a community event where residents will be invited to give feedback on the plan. An “open house” event will be held at the Watertown Free Public Library on March 9th at 6:30pm. Recent Stories
Read MoreCelebrity Chef Opening Second Restaurant in Watertown, New Vet Offers Year-Round Pet Urgent Care
The following press release was provided by Arsenal Yards Watertown – Arsenal Yards, the thriving new neighborhood in Watertown’s historic East End from Boylston Properties and Wilder, is thrilled to kick off 2023 by welcoming several highly-anticipated dining, shopping, and fitness venues opening over the coming months, beginning this winter and spring. Adding to the neighborhood’s…
Read MoreRaiders Report: John Ryan Arena Accessibility Improvements, Victory Field Turf Public Hearing
WATERTOWN – The Raiders basketball and ice hockey teams were on the road this week, so highlights were hard to come by. But all three teams remain in the playoff race with less than a week left in the regular season. On February 14th, the Watertown CIty Council approved a $300,000 order to replace the…
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