High School Students Can Apply for Watertown Cable Access Scholarship

WATERTOWN – The WCA-TV Board of Directors and Executive Director Andrea Santopietro are proud to officially open the application process for the Watertown Cable Access Scholarship for the Class of 2024. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS is APRIL 12th, 2024.  (2) Scholarships are available for $1,000 each. Eligibility is open to any graduating student of the Class…

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Watertown Community Foundation Awards Over $40K in Health and Education Grants

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation awarded $40,487 in health and education grants during the fall grant cycle to invest in healthy, bright futures for Watertown’s families and kids.  Healthy Watertown Grants Will Keep People Healthy and Save Lives “We are so impressed by the quality…

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Learn About Serving on Watertown’s First Human Rights Commission During Upcoming Event

The following press release was provided by World in Watertown Watertown – The City of Watertown is currently seeking applicants to serve on its newly formed Human Rights Commission. The Human Rights Commission will educate the community about human rights, build connections across the City to prevent and address discrimination, and provide support and resources to…

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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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Watertown Library’s Collective Memory Project Gives a New Look at City’s Past and Present

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – In the fall of 2021, Watertown Free Public Library staff began asking community members to go through their albums, scroll through their phones, and share three personal photographs that represent “you, your family, or your connection to Watertown.” Each photograph was…

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Watertown’s Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration to Feature Music, Dancing, Storytelling, and Crafts

The following press release was provided by the Pigsgusset Initiative Watertown – Watertown’s 2nd celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held on Sunday, 10/1/23, from 1:30 to 5:00 PM at the Hosmer Elementary School, 1 Concord Road, Watertown, MA.  The free event will feature Indigenous musicians, artists and vendors. Performers include: Nettukkusqk Singers, a…

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Watertown Housing Authority Director Takes on Leading Role in National Public Housing Organization

WATERTOWN – Back in June, Watertown Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Lara was voted as the next President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Michael becomes the 31st president of MassNAHRO. While serving in this new role, he will continue leading the Watertown Housing Authoirty. Recent Stories

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