Mount Auburn Cemetery Opens Two New Entrances, Expanding Access for Watertown

WATERTOWN – Mount Auburn Cemetery has officially opened two new pedestrian entrances along Grove Street— marking another major step toward expanding access to one of the region’s most cherished green spaces. The entrances are designed to reflect the cemetery’s dual identity as both a historic burial ground and a thriving arboretum, featuring nature-inspired forms and…

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WCA-TV Announces Winter PSA Day!

WCA-TV’s PSA Day Returns This December! Watertown nonprofits and community organizations are invited to participate in WCA-TV’s seasonal PSA Day on December 12th, offering the opportunity to film a professional public service announcement at our studio. Simply come prepared with your script — WCA-TV will take care of the filming and editing. Completed PSAs will…

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Watertown Police Partner with Historical Society on Calming Dairy Exhibit

WATERTOWN – A few months ago, officers from the Watertown Police Department reached out to the Historical Society of Watertown with an idea — could they collaborate on an exhibit to bring a calming, community-focused presence to the station lobby? The answer was a resounding yes. The result is a new display featuring historic photos,…

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Watertown’s Got Talent Shines at Arsenal Yards Showcase, Proceeds Benefit Community Foundation

WATERTOWN – Watertown residents took the stage for the annual Watertown’s Got Talent competition at Arsenal Yards, featuring singers, musicians and performers of all ages. The event drew a packed crowd and ended with three finalists receiving top honors from a panel of judges. All proceeds from the event benefited the Watertown Community Foundation Recent…

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Indigenous Peoples Day in Watertown: Art, Storytelling, and Community at Hosmer

WATERTOWN – Watertown marked Indigenous Peoples Day at Hosmer Elementary School with hands-on art, traditional Wampanoag song and dance, Indigenous authors, and local Native vendors. Organized by the Pigscusset Initiative, the event also previewed a story map tracing 10,000+ years of Indigenous history in the area, with plans to develop it into a walking tour.…

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Watertown Rotary Club Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Gala

Rotary Club banners, Watertown, Massachusetts.

WATERTOWN – The Rotary Club of Watertown commemorated its 100th anniversary with a gala held at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. The event brought together club members, community leaders, and elected officials to honor the organization’s legacy and introduce its new leadership. Christian Dallas was formally installed as president for the 2025–2026 term. The…

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Watertown’s Comcast Cable License Renewal

Public hearing announcement on July 22, 2025.

WATERTOWN – Watertown Cable Access Corp (WCA-TV) and the City of Watertown will be holding a Public Ascertainment Hearing on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. This hearing will take place in advance of formal negotiations with Comcast regarding the renewal of the city’s 10-year cable license,…

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Boston Renegades Mark 25 Years of Inclusive Baseball

Baseball players practicing on a grassy field.

WATERTOWN – The Boston Renegades, New England’s first competitive blind and visually impaired adult sports team, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a public media day at Filippello Park. The team, which plays an adaptive version of baseball known as “beep ball,” has practiced in Watertown for nearly two decades. Beep baseball uses audible balls…

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