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Library’s 2023 “One Book, One Watertown” Selection Inspires Free Music, Dance, & Discussion
The following Press Release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – In December, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) selected Big Girl by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan for the City’s One Book, One Watertown community read. As usual, extra copies flew off the library shelves. Now, with a full month of free performances, discussions, and…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Grant Will Help Pay Registration Fees for Youth Sports Leagues
Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has announced the 2023 application for its Youth Sports Leagues Grants. These grants provide funding to eligible organizations to offer scholarship support to Watertown youth from kindergarten to high school. Examples of programs eligible for Youth Sports Leagues Grants include: WCF Youth Sports Leagues Grants will help pay…
Read MoreNew ‘World in Watertown’ Board Members Hope to Continue Human Rights Work in the Community
WATERTOWN – The new Chair of the Board for the long-time civic organization World in Watertown Xin Peng joined WCN on the February 9th, 2023 edition to talk about the organization’s new members, how it has given some inout into the city’s Human Rights Commission ordinance, and much more. On January 15th, 2023, the World…
Read MoreWatertown Food Pantry Needs Temporary Location During Church Renovation Project
WATERTOWN – The following press release was provided by the Watertown Senior Center & Watertown Food Pantry. Due to construction of the host site, the Watertown Food Pantry must relocate for 12-18 months starting this summer. The Watertown Food Pantry provides food assistance to any Watertown resident and surrounding cities and towns in need. Clients…
Read MoreVictory Field Turf to be Replaced This Summer with New Material
WATERTOWN – On Monday, February 6th, the Watertown School Committee gave its approval for the City of Watertown to proceed with replacing the turf at Victory Field. The current turf was installed 12 years ago, which Athletic Director Ryan Murphy says is generally the life-span of that type of turf. A material called crumb rubber…
Read MoreSix Community Preservation Projects to be Presented During Pair of Meetings
WATERTOWN – CPA funded project proposals submitted by the Historical Society, Department of Public Works, Watertown Housing Authority, and the Department of Community Development and Planning will be presented during Community Preservation Committee meetings on February 7th and 16th. See information about the two meetings here: https://notifications.civicplus.com/message/1104ec3c-5e39-4bc6-bec0-953b1017c57a/?list=321 Recent Stories
Read MoreNew Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Talks Experience, Plans for Future
WATERTOWN – In October of 2022, Gary Beatty was selected as the new Executive Director of the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. My Beatty succeeds Renee Gaudette, who previously led Watertown’s most popular youth organization for nearly a decade. Gary Beatty joined WCN volunteer news anchor Jim Vershbow in studio to talk a bit about…
Read MoreRaiders Report: Girls Basketball Wins Three Straight, Boys Hockey Falls in OT
WATERTOWN – Joe Thompson fills us in on the week in Raiders sports Recent Stories
Read MoreWatertown Teachers Union, School Committee Negotiating New Contract
WATERTOWN – last June, the Watertown Educators Association and the School Committee began contract negations for a new 3-year agreement. The teachers union is seeking a pay raise that is in with inflation and better parental leave. Chair of the School Committee Kendra Foley made a statement during the latest School Committee meeting to address…
Read MoreWatertown Initiative to Keep Pollutants Out of Charles River Gets Federal Funding
WATERTOWN – U.S Representative Katherine Clark visited Watertown on January 23rd to announce a $240,000 grant to fund a Stormwater Tree Trench project. Recent Stories
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