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City Manager Outlines Police Chief Search Process, Residents Weigh In
WATERTOWN – City Manager George Proakis hosted a forum on Monday, July 24th to meet with residents to outline the process of selecting the next Chief of Police. Members of the community also had a chance to share what qualities they’d like in their next law enforcement leader. Watch the full input forum from July…
Read MoreWatertown Couple Creates Massive Mural in Watertown Square, Community Raising Money to Cover Costs
Watertown – For the past two months, Watertown artists Amir Tabatabaei and Niloufar (Nilou) Keyhani have been working nearly non-stop to create a mural that now fully envelops a wall in Merchants Row in Watertown Square. Merchants Row is an alleyway that serves as a popular cut-through from the parking lot behind CVS to Main Street.…
Read MoreDoughnuts, Cookies, and Steak Frites Coming Soon to Watertown’s Arsenal Yards
The following press release was provided by Arsenal Yards Arsenal Yards, the thriving new neighborhood in Watertown’s historic East End from Boylston Properties and Wilder, is pleased to welcome exciting new dining, health, and wellness offerings to the neighborhood this summer, in addition to gearing up for additional highly–anticipated openings over the coming months. Coming…
Read MoreWatertown’s First ‘Multicultural Fest’ to Include Dominoes, Music, Food & More
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library and New Repertory Theatre WATERTOWN – New Repertory Theatre and the Watertown Free Public Library are pleased to continue their history of collaboration, to present the first ever Multicultural Fest at Noche de Dominó, on Thursday, August 3rd from 4 – 8 PM.…
Read MoreDeveloper Hosting In-Person & Virtual Open Houses to Present Latest Plans for Former Cannistraro Site
The following announcement was released by developer Broder WATERTOWN – Please join Broder for a Community Open House to review and discuss modifications we have made to our project at 275 & 313 Pleasant Street, 80 Rosedale Road, and 60 Acton Street. We are excited to share these updates, which contemplate the concerns and feedback…
Read MoreDigital Equity in Watertown Focus of Recent Meeting, Survey, and WCA-TV Show
WATERTOWN – To further its digital equity efforts, the City of Watertown is pleased to collaborate with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) on a residential survey. All are encouraged to complete the survey which is intended to assess internet accessibility, device and technical support availability, service affordability, and digital education needs within the community. Data gathered from this survey will be used…
Read MoreRaiders Girls Basketball Coach Accepts New Coaching Job, Reflects on Time in Watertown
WATERTOWN – The Watertown News was first to report that Watertown High School girls basketball coach Pat Ferdinand has accepted a job coaching the Framingham High School boys basketball team. Before departing Watertown, WCN caught up with Coach Ferdinand to reflect on his 12+ year tenure as the Raiders’ girls basketball coach. He was joined…
Read MoreFrom Moxley Park to Victory Field; Recreational Improvements Aplenty in Watertown
Watertown – Watertown’s city officials, especially those in the recreation Department, have been hard at work making improvements to recreational facilities all over town. Watertown Director of Recreation Peter Centola gave WCN an inside look at the progress being made to the the ongoing projects at Moxley Park and Victory Field, and shared some updates…
Read MoreTherapy Dogs Help with Stress of Reading for Kids at the Watertown Free Public Library
WATERTOWN – New or struggling readers who need a friendly, non-judgmental audience to practice their skills can head to the Watertown Free Public Library each month for its “Read to a Dog” program. Married Watertown residents Penny Shultz and Joel Wolff bring their two retrievers – 11 year-old Aspen and 2 year-old Cypress – to…
Read MoreConstruction on Major Redesign to Watertown’s Mt. Auburn Street Expected to Begin in 2024
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Department of Public Works has released the final plan for the redesign of Mt. Auburn Street. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2024 and take 2-3 years to complete. Learn more at mountauburstreet.com. Recent Stories
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