Watertown Library’s Collective Memory Project Gives a New Look at City’s Past and Present

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – In the fall of 2021, Watertown Free Public Library staff began asking community members to go through their albums, scroll through their phones, and share three personal photographs that represent “you, your family, or your connection to Watertown.” Each photograph was…

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Watertown’s Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration to Feature Music, Dancing, Storytelling, and Crafts

The following press release was provided by the Pigsgusset Initiative Watertown – Watertown’s 2nd celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held on Sunday, 10/1/23, from 1:30 to 5:00 PM at the Hosmer Elementary School, 1 Concord Road, Watertown, MA.  The free event will feature Indigenous musicians, artists and vendors. Performers include: Nettukkusqk Singers, a…

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Organizations, Schools, and Residents Invited to Apply for Cultural Grants

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Cultural Council Watertown – The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC) seeks new grant proposals from organizations,  schools, and individuals who wish to provide arts, humanities and interpretive science  programs for the Watertown community in 2023-24. Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and interpretive science projects are due October…

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Armenian Museum Offering Free Admission and Hosting Panel of Esteemed Artists During Upcoming Weekend

The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America Watertown – The Armenian Museum of America will host a series of programs the weekend of September 23-24 highlighted by an artist panel discussing Ara Oshagan’s “Disrupted, Borders” exhibition currently showing in the Museum’s contemporary galleries.  The event will bring Oshagan together with curator Ryann…

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Italian Restaurant “Bar ‘Cino” Opens in Watertown Square

The following press release was provided by Bar ‘Cino WATERTOWN – Newport Restaurant Group, the Rhode–Island based and 100 percent employee–owned hospitality group that operates a collection of restaurants and properties across New England, today opens Bar ‘Cino in Watertown. Derived from vicino, the Italian word for “neighbor”, the new Bar ‘Cino is nestled in the heart of Watertown Square…

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Popular Food Festival Returning to Arsenal Yards, Ticket Sales to Benefit Watertown Community Foundation

The following press release was provided by Arsenal Yards WATERTOWN – In the mood for food? Arsenal Yards, Watertown’s most vibrant neighborhood from Boylston Properties and Wilder, is thrilled to announce the return of the Stick A Fork In It! Food Festival. Inviting the community to round up their foodie friends and family for an around–the–world–style soirée,…

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Watertown Housing Authority Director Takes on Leading Role in National Public Housing Organization

WATERTOWN – Back in June, Watertown Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Lara was voted as the next President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Michael becomes the 31st president of MassNAHRO. While serving in this new role, he will continue leading the Watertown Housing Authoirty. Recent Stories

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Armenian Museum of America Receives Donation of Artwork by Literary Genius William Saroyan

The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America WATERTOWN – Following the donation of Ruben Amirian’s “Homage to Mesrop Mashtots,” a 14-foot composite work celebrating the Armenian alphabet, art collector and Museum Trustee Joan Agajanian Quinn has gifted two watercolors by literary genius William Saroyan and two drawings from his son…

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