Organizations
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…
Read MoreLearn 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…
Read MoreWatertown 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…
Read MoreWatertown 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…
Read MoreWatertown’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…
Read MoreWatertown 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
Read MoreWatertown’s First ‘Multicultural Fest’ to Include Dominoes, Music, Food & More
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library and New Repertory Theatre WATERTOWN – New Repertory Theatre and the Watertown Free Public Library are pleased to continue their history of collaboration, to present the first ever Multicultural Fest at Noche de Dominó, on Thursday, August 3rd from 4 – 8 PM.…
Read MoreTherapy Dogs Help with Stress of Reading for Kids at the Watertown Free Public Library
WATERTOWN – New or struggling readers who need a friendly, non-judgmental audience to practice their skills can head to the Watertown Free Public Library each month for its “Read to a Dog” program. Married Watertown residents Penny Shultz and Joel Wolff bring their two retrievers – 11 year-old Aspen and 2 year-old Cypress – to…
Read MoreWatertown & Belmont Celebrate Juneteenth During Weekend-Long Event
WATERTOWN – On June 17th and 18th, Watertown Community for Black Lives (WCBL) teamed up with the Belmont Human Rights Commission for an entire weekend of activities to celebrate Juneteenth. This was the third annual event organized by WCBL, but it marked the first time the holiday was celebrated in Belmont. Recent Stories
Read More$135K in Grants Distributed to 25 Watertown Non-Profits by Community Foundation
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation awarded $135,000 in institutional and program grants at their spring grants celebration last night to support 25 organizations serving the Watertown community. “We received so many great proposals, nearly $200,000 in funding requests this year from over 25…
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