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Gore Place Solar Project Draws Mixed Reaction From Residents
WATERTOWN – A proposed solar and farming project at Gore Place is sparking debate in Watertown. The plan would bring solar panels and sheep grazing to a portion of the historic property—but while some see it as a step toward sustainability and long-term revenue, others are raising concerns about visual impact and neighborhood character. At…
Read MoreWatertown Chinese American Association Brings Lunar New Year Traditions To The Community
WATERTOWN – The Chinese American Association of Watertown hosted a lively Lunar New Year celebration at the Watertown Free Public Library on February 28. Families and community members gathered to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with traditional activities, including red envelope crafts, Chinese calligraphy, and a lion dance performance. The event highlighted the…
Read MoreBruins’ Alex Steeves Tries Goalball with Perkins School for the Blind Students
WATERTOWN – Boston Bruins forward Alex Steeves visited the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown as part of a Bruins Community Day — stepping onto the court to try goalball with the Perkins Towerhawks. Goalball is a sport designed for athletes who are blind or have low vision. Players wear blackout goggles and rely…
Read MoreNearly 200 Gather in Watertown Square for ‘Resist With Love’ Anti-ICE Rally on Valentine’s Day
WATERTOWN – Approximately 200 people gathered in Watertown Square on Valentine’s Day for a rally titled “Resist With Love — ICE Out of Watertown,” organized by Indivisible Progressive Watertown and the Watertown Rapid Response Network. Participants wore red and held signs promoting messages such as “Love Your Neighbor” and “Be Kind, Be Nice, Stop ICE.”…
Read MoreActors’ Shakespeare Project Opens Little Women at Mosesian Center for the Arts
Article by Mina Rose Morales. WATERTOWN – “Actors’ Shakespeare Project produces “Little Women” at Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts Feb. 5—March 1, offering New England’s audiences a fun, new play adaptation of the classic story. The theater company, founded in 2004, started as an itinerant company moving from place to place, primarily in greater…
Read MoreWatertown Unity Breakfast Links MLK’s Legacy to Student Voices, Immigrant Support
Article by Mina Rose Morales. WATERTOWN –The Watertown community celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day at its 26th Annual Unity Breakfast, embracing a message of hope and unity despite current local and national challenges. Newly elected City Council Member Theophilus Offei hosted the event and highlighted Watertown’s rich diversity and commitment to welcoming all people. He…
Read MoreMosesian Center for the Arts Launches Inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program
WATERTOWN – Community members and artists gathered Jan. 8 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts to mark the launch of the organization’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence program, an initiative designed to support emerging and mid-career artists while strengthening ties between creative work and the Watertown community. The reception introduced the first cohort of artists selected for…
Read MoreGerman International School Boston Opens New Watertown Campus
WATERTOWN – The German International School Boston marked a major milestone this fall with the opening of its new campus in Watertown, expanding space for its lower school and strengthening its long-term presence in the community. Founded in 2001 by German expatriates seeking a bilingual education for their children, the independent, nonprofit school now serves…
Read MoreWatertown Cable Access Celebrates 20 Years, Warns Declining Cable Revenue Threatens Community Coverage
WATERTOWN – Watertown Cable Access marked its 20th anniversary on December 4 with an event that combined a celebration of local community media with a fundraiser aimed at supporting the station’s long-term future. Organizers said the station is facing financial pressure as cable subscriptions continue to decline, reducing revenue that helps fund local programming and…
Read MoreLongtime Civic Advocate John Airasian Remembered for a Lifetime of Service
WATERTOWN – Watertown is remembering one of its most dedicated civic leaders with the passing of longtime resident John S. Airasian, who died on November 5 at the age of 82. He was laid to rest on November 12 at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Airasian, who grew up on Oakley Road in East Watertown, was a…
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