Posts by Dan Hogan
Meet Raider, the Watertown Police Department’s First Comfort Dog
Watertown – The Watertown Police Department has a new Police Officer in-training. An eight week-old golden retriever puppy, who now dawns the name ‘Raider,’ is Officer Anna Margaryan’s newest partner. Raider will spend the next two years training to become WPD’s first-ever comfort dog. Together, Raider and Officer Margaryan will bring some stress relief to…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Helping to Pay Youth Sports Registration Fees for Local Families
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – For the fourth year, the Watertown Community Foundation has provided financial support to Watertown’s youth sports leagues so any child can participate, regardless of ability to pay. With support from The Bilezikian Family Foundation, NESN, and Arsenal Yards, the Foundation awarded a…
Read MoreArmenian Museum of America Pulls From Its Own Treasury of Artwork for Newest Art Exhibition
The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America Watertown – The Armenian Museum of America in Watertown has recently opened its latest exhibition in the Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries, “Gandzaran! Notable Selections from Our Collection.” The show is curated by Ryann Casey, and co-curated by Gary Lind- Sinanian and…
Read MoreLong-Running Charity Basketball Tournament Will Be a Fun Day for the Entire Family
Watertown – The 28th annual Patrick’s PALS 3-on-3 basketball tournament will happen on Saturday, June 1st at the TRACK at New Balance in Brighton. This annual event raises money for FRAXA Research Foundation who’s sole mission is to find a cure for Fragile X syndrome, the leading cause of autism. Patrick’s PALS is expanding the day for…
Read MoreAuthor and Storyteller Cindy Pierce Brings Solo Show to Watertown
The following press release was provided by Mosesian Center for the Arts Boston Area – Acclaimed author, comic storyteller, innkeeper, and educator Cindy Pierce will perform her latest solo show at Mosesian Center for the Arts on Friday, May 17th at 7:30 PM. Keeping It Inn is an intimate, rousing portrayal of her functioning, dysfunctional family. Cindy…
Read MoreNew Entrances at Mount Auburn Cemetery Welcome the Public and Improve Accessibility
The following Press release was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery CAMBRIDGE – Mount Auburn Cemetery celebrated the opening of five new walk-in entrances to expand public access to the country’s premier garden cemetery. The new custom-designed gates along Mount Auburn Street will be open to the public 365 days a year to make the historic green space…
Read MoreA Small “Microforest” will be Planted at a Watertown Elementary School Later This Year
WATERTOWN – This fall, a small “mini-forrest” will be planted at Watertown’s Lowell Elementary School. The initiative is backed by the City of Watertown and Watertown Public Schools in cooperation with local groups Trees for Watertown, Forests for Watertown, and Watertown Community Gardens. On April 30th, 2024, organizers held a community information at Lowell Elementary…
Read MoreLearn How to Join the Watertown Mother’s Day Walk for Peace Team
The following announcement was provided by organizers of the Watertown Mother’s Day Walk for Peace team WATERTOWN – On Sunday May 12, Watertown residents will once again join together in the Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace, supporting the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute and its services to families and communities affected by violence and trauma. This is the TENTH year Watertown Walks for Peace (WW4P) has shown…
Read MoreWatertown Students Learn About Careers in STEM Fields Through Partnership with Life-Science Professionals
WATERTOWN – The Watertown-based nonprofit CoLAB connects High School students with professionals working at the many life-science labs that are located in Watertown. CoLAB gives students a chance to learn about the possibilities that exist in STEM fields through an after school club, annual classroom visits, and one-on-one mentoring sessions with life-science professionals. On April…
Read MoreWatertown Robotics Team Among Best in the Greater Boston Area, Helped Set World Record During First-Ever Competition Victory
WATERTOWN – The Watertown High School Robotics team recently came in first place in the FIRST Robotics Greater Boston District competition. In the process, they set the 2024 world record for highest combined point total in a match. From April 4-6, the team will compete in the FIRST New England District event in Springfield, MA.…
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