Watertown School Committee Chair Kendra Foley Celebrates District Achievements, Shares Updates on Future Projects

WATERTOWN, MA – Watertown School Committee Chair Kendra Foley recently joined WPS Family Engagement and Communications Strategist Matt McCarthy at WCA-TV’s Studio B to provide updates on the district’s latest milestones and ongoing projects. Foley and McCarthy celebrated several recent achievements, including the recognition of music teacher Liz Schorr as the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress…

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Holiday Cheer Comes to Watertown with Festive Events at Arsenal Yards

WATERTOWN, MA – Arsenal Yards is celebrating the holiday season with a lineup of fun and festive events for the whole family. From Black Friday activities and a gift drive to character meet-and-greets and a Hanukkah celebration, the Watertown destination is ready to spread holiday cheer. Nicole L’Ecuyer, Marketing Manager at Arsenal Yards, shared her…

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Developer Breaks Ground on 142-Unit Mixed-Use Building in Watertown Square

WATERTOWN, MA – A significant mixed-use development officially broke ground this month in Watertown Square. Developer O’Connor Group, joined by city officials on November 19, marked the start of construction on the five-story, 190,000-square-foot project at 53 Pleasant Street, abutting Main Street. The development will include 142 rental units, 15% of which are designated as…

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Watertown High Football Team Ready for Thanksgiving Showdown Against Belmont

WATERTOWN, MA – The Watertown High School football team is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving game against longtime rival Belmont High School. Head coach Joey Carroll and team captains Gnai Concannon-Garvin, Giovanni Paola, and Peter Pavlidis shared their thoughts on the season and the much-anticipated matchup. “This has been a season of growth,” Coach Carroll…

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Mount Auburn Cemetery Opens Applications for 2025 Artist-in-Residence Program

Watertown, MA – Mount Auburn Cemetery, a national leader in artist residencies within cemetery spaces, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. Established in 2014, this innovative initiative invites artists to immerse themselves in the historic landscape of the Cemetery to create original, site-specific works that offer fresh perspectives on Mount Auburn.…

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Historic Paintings Restored and Reinstalled at Watertown City Hall

WATERTOWN, MA – Two paintings that have adorned Watertown City Hall since its opening in 1932 have been restored and reinstalled as part of a preservation project funded by the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The paintings, depicting key moments in the town’s history, had suffered significant wear over the decades, including scratches, dirt buildup, and…

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Watertown Athletic Director Ryan Murphy Celebrates Fall Sports Success, Highlights Winter Season Hopes

WATERTOWN, MA – Watertown Public Schools’ Athletic Director, Ryan Murphy, recently sat down with WPS Family Engagement and Communications Strategist Matt McCarthy at WCA-TV’s Studio B to reflect on an eventful fall sports season and look ahead to an exciting winter. Murphy and McCarthy discussed the achievements of the Raiders, including the standout performance of…

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Watertown Veterans Officer Highlights Events and Key Resources for Veterans Day

WATERTOWN, MA – In the lead-up to Veterans Day, the Watertown Free Public Library and Veterans Services office are working together to honor local veterans, offering resources and hosting events to deepen the community’s understanding of veterans’ contributions and unique experiences. Key highlights include a Veterans Day breakfast, a curated reading list on military life,…

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