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…

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Bruins 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…

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Watertown 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…

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Armenian 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…

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Watertown’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…

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Watertown 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…

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A 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…

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Mosesian 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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