Posts by Dan Hogan
Watertown 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…
Read MoreLibrary’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…
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