Posts by Dan Hogan
Watertown Arts Market Brings Together City’s Most Creative Small Businesses and Organizations
Watertown – The fourth annual Watertown Arts Market took place on Saturday, August 17th, at Filippello Park, drawing nearly 100 participants, including arts and culture organizations, small businesses, non-profits, and city entities. These groups came together to educate attendees about their services, offer engaging activities, and showcase a variety of goods for sale. The event,…
Read MoreCelebrated Boston Area Artists Will Speak at Watertown Library Next Month
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – On Tuesday, September 10, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) invites you to join in conversation with celebrated Boston area artists about their work, creative processes, collaborations, and experiences with WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT, a project and movement…
Read MoreGovernor’s Council Candidates Interviewed on WCA-TV in Advance of Massachusetts Primary
Watertown – The Massachusetts primary election is fast approaching, with a spotlight on the Governor’s Council race. This often-overlooked body plays a crucial role in approving judicial appointments, pardons, and commutations. In district 3, which represents Watertown, incumbent of 25 years Marilyn Devaney will be running against public defender Mara Dolan. The Massachusetts primary election…
Read MoreFrom Camp Counselor to Director of Recreation: Peter Centola Looks Back at Career that Spanned Decades
Watertown – Peter Centola, who started working for the city of Watertown in the 1970s as a camp counselor before being named Director of Recreation in 2009, looks back at his career that spanned nearly five decades and featured numerous achievements along the way. Recent Stories
Read MoreArmenian Museum of America Works to Restore Collection of Rare Manuscripts and Prayer Scrolls
The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America Watertown – As part of its Art Conservation Project, Bank of America provided a grant to the Armenian Museum of America of Watertown, Mass., to restore 21 illuminated manuscripts from its collection, one of which dates back to the 13th century, the museum…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Funds High School Internships at Local Organizations
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – Since 2015 the Watertown Community Foundation has made it possible for high school students in Watertown to gain valuable professional experience by funding summer internships. Nearly 70 high-schoolers have received stipends from the Watertown Community Foundation High School Internship Program since it…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Awards $110K in Grants to Local Organizations
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – In the largest grant cycle of the year, the Watertown Community Foundation has provided financial support to non-profits and programs across the city, so all Watertown’s residents continue to thrive in a vibrant, welcoming community. The Foundation awarded a total of $110,000…
Read MoreMeet 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…
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