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A 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.…
Read MorePigsgusset Initiative and Watertown Library to Premiere Award Winning Documentary “Stonebreakers”
The following press release was provided by the Pigsgusset Initiative WATERTOWN – Community members are invited to attend the Watertown debut of Stonebreakers, an award winning documentary, that will be showing at the Watertown Free Public Library on April 11, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. Stonebreakers chronicles the conflicts around monuments that arose in…
Read MoreWatertown Porchfest Organizers Share What You Need to Know About City’s Inaugural Musical Extravaganza
WATERTOWN – The City of Watertown will be hosting its first-ever Porchfest on Saturday, May 18th from 12pm-5pm. The event will feature performances from a wide range of artists – not just musicians. There are already dozens of performers from Watertown and elsewhere signed up for the event, but organizers are also looking for more…
Read MoreWatertown “YardArt” Organizers Encourage Community to Participate
WATERTOWN – Although Watertown’s fourth annual YardArt display begins in just a few days, organizers are encouraging residents to get involved regardless of artistic ability. Dawn Evans Scaltreto and Susan B. Jones spoke with WCN about what residents can still do to get involved. Recent Stories
Read MoreCouncil on Aging Grant Will Help Watertown Seniors Easily Make Calls for Rides and Other Services
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Department of Senior Services has received a transportation grant that will help residents use a new rideshare service. GoGo Grandparent will allow seniors to call for rides, get groceries delivered, get work done around the house, and more with a simple phone call. Residents can learn more about this service during…
Read MoreSuperintendent Galdston Shares Updates on Universal Pre-K, New and Departing Staff at WPS, and Upcoming Music & Art Events
WATERTOWN – In the March 21, 2024 Superintendent’s Update with Watertown Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dede Galdston, she shares updates on a couple new hires at WPS, an elementary school principal is retiring after over 40 years, some upcoming art & music events are on the horizon, and the high school construction project. Recent Stories
Read MoreTour WCA-TV’s Brand New Studio During Grand Opening Celebration
The entire Watertown community is invited to come tour WCA-TV’s brand new studio! Watertown Cable Access Corp. (WCA-TV) has officially opened its doors to the public after several months of renovation and relocation from Watertown High School. On April 11th from 4pm-7pm, WCA-TV will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new…
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