Posts by Dan Hogan
Early Voting Begins This Week | Resources for Watertown’s Local Election
On November 7th, Watertown voters will head to the polls to vote on contested races for City Council President and School Committee. Here is everything you need to know to help you prepare to cast your ballot. Election DayNovember 7th, 2023Polls open from 7am-8pmConfirm your voting location Polling Locations Precinct 1 Hellenic Cultural Center 29…
Read MoreWatertown Resident Hopes to Make Commuting to Boston a More Relaxing Experience with Electric Water Shuttle
Watertown – Watertown’s Drew Rollert is hoping to launch one of the first all-electric water shuttles on the east coast to ferry passengers from Watertown Square to Boston. The ‘Wada Hoppah” would transport passengers 15-20 at a time down the Charles River, making multiple stops along the way. Drew is currently waiting for the United…
Read MoreBruins Foundation, Hall of Fame Coach Jerry York Help Celebrate Watertown’s New Hockey Rink and Ball Courts
Watertown – Watertown’s newest recreation facilities received a proper welcome this week during a ceremony at PFC Richard Moxley field on Wednesday, October 25th. The Boston Bruins Foundation joined the celebration, which included Foundation President Bob Sweeney, Bruins mascot Blades, and national anthem singer Todd Angilly. The foundation also made a donation of new youth…
Read MoreDramatization of Lee Harvey Oswald’s Interrogation Premiering at Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts
The following press release was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts WATERTOWN – The New England Premiere of Oswald – the Actual Interrogation by Dennis Richard will be produced at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, at the Arsenal on the Charles in Watertown, for five staged reading performances for the commemoration of the 60th…
Read MoreWatertown Kicks Off Planning Process to Improve Watertown Square
WATERTOWN – The City of Watertown held a kickoff event on October 17th for the Watertown Square Area Plan. The event drew hundreds of people to 64 Pleasant St., where Planning officials and project leaders shared some information about current conditions of the square and what next steps will be. The City of Watertown is…
Read MoreArmenian Museum of America Hosting Discussion and Performance of Century-Old Armenian Music
The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America WATERTOWN – The Armenian Museum of America is elated to present “Early Recordings of Armenian Classics” featuring the eminent musician and composer Ara Dinkjian, on November 9, 2023, at 7 pm. In this distinctive event, Ara Dinkjian will discuss early recordings of well-known Armenian songs, play recordings made more than…
Read MoreWatertown’s New Repertory Theatre Closing Doors After 40 Seasons
The following press release was provided by New Repertory Theatre WATERTOWN – After 40 seasons, over 300 productions, and a smash 2023 season, New Repertory Theatre’s Board of Directors has determined that it is not possible to sustain the organization going forward. Audiences and critics have responded enthusiastically to New Rep’s relaunch, but fundraising with…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation to Award Up To $35,000 in Grants for Healthy and School-Based Programs
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – On October 11, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) will open the 2023 application processes for two grant programs: Healthy Watertown and School Programs. WCF’s Heathy Watertown Grants will support new or existing programs that keep Watertown’s residents and families healthy. Up to…
Read MoreA Look Inside Watertown’s Renovated Lowell Elementary School
WATERTOWN – On Wednesday, October 11th, Watertown teachers and students will have their first day of school in their new and improved Lowell Elementary School. The building is the third and final of the city’s three elementary schools to be the subject of a major construction project. Lowell School Principal Stacy Phelan shared some of…
Read MoreMosesian Arts to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Watertown Children’s Theatre with Special Event
The following press release was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts WATERTOWN – In 1983, Watertown resident Dinah Lane launched Watertown Children’s Theatre with an inaugural production performed on the stage of Watertown High School. Over the forty years since, more musicals, productions of classical, contemporary, and original plays, as well as classes…
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