Organizations
World in Watertown Calls for 2025 Unity Award Nominations Ahead of Annual MLK Unity Breakfast
The following Press Release was submitted by World in Watertown WATERTOWN, MA – Do you have an unsung hero in your Watertown life? Perhaps your hero is an individual, or a group of folks, who have worked hard to make our community more welcoming and inclusive, and to ensure fair and equal treatment for all…
Read MoreCelebrated Boston Area Artists Will Speak at Watertown Library Next Month
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – On Tuesday, September 10, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) invites you to join in conversation with celebrated Boston area artists about their work, creative processes, collaborations, and experiences with WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT, a project and movement…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Funds High School Internships at Local Organizations
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – Since 2015 the Watertown Community Foundation has made it possible for high school students in Watertown to gain valuable professional experience by funding summer internships. Nearly 70 high-schoolers have received stipends from the Watertown Community Foundation High School Internship Program since it…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Awards $110K in Grants to Local Organizations
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – In the largest grant cycle of the year, the Watertown Community Foundation has provided financial support to non-profits and programs across the city, so all Watertown’s residents continue to thrive in a vibrant, welcoming community. The Foundation awarded a total of $110,000…
Read MoreMeet Raider, the Watertown Police Department’s First Comfort Dog
Watertown – The Watertown Police Department has a new Police Officer in-training. An eight week-old golden retriever puppy, who now dawns the name ‘Raider,’ is Officer Anna Margaryan’s newest partner. Raider will spend the next two years training to become WPD’s first-ever comfort dog. Together, Raider and Officer Margaryan will bring some stress relief to…
Read MoreFind Dozens of New and Returning Vendors at the Watertown Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday
Watertown – The Watertown Farmers’ Market is now open for its 11th season. The market is open every Wednesday from 2:30pm-6:30pm until October at Saltonstall Park in Watertown, MA. Learn more at watertownmarket.com. Recent Stories
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Helping to Pay Youth Sports Registration Fees for Local Families
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – For the fourth year, the Watertown Community Foundation has provided financial support to Watertown’s youth sports leagues so any child can participate, regardless of ability to pay. With support from The Bilezikian Family Foundation, NESN, and Arsenal Yards, the Foundation awarded a…
Read MoreLong-Running Charity Basketball Tournament Will Be a Fun Day for the Entire Family
Watertown – The 28th annual Patrick’s PALS 3-on-3 basketball tournament will happen on Saturday, June 1st at the TRACK at New Balance in Brighton. This annual event raises money for FRAXA Research Foundation who’s sole mission is to find a cure for Fragile X syndrome, the leading cause of autism. Patrick’s PALS is expanding the day for…
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 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…
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