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Watertown’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…
Read MoreWatertown & Belmont Teaming Up for Weekend-Long Juneteenth Celebration
WATERTOWN – Later this month, Watertown Community for Black Lives (WCBL) will team up with the Belmont Human Rights Commission for an entire weekend of activities to celebrate Juneteenth. This is the third annual event organized by WCBL, but it will mark the first time that holiday is celebrated in Belmont. -Saturday, June 17th –…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Has Awarded over $700K in COVID Relief Grants in 2023
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has awarded $729,229 to three local non-profits serving low-income populations in Watertown to meet ongoing basic needs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development…
Read MoreLibrary’s Pride Extravaganza Returning, Adding Food Trucks, ASL Interpreters, and More
WATERTOWN – Watertown’s Saltonstall Park will soon be transformed into the biggest party in town during the Watertown Free Public Library’s 2nd annual Watertown Pride Extravaganza on Saturday, June 3rd from 11am-4pm. Over 1,400 people turned out to the inaugural event in 2022. WCN spoke with a pair of the event’s organizers to find out…
Read MoreDonate Your Bike to Help Mission of International Organization “Bikes Not Bombs”
The following press release was provided by resident Will Twombly WATERTOWN – A bicycle collection for Bikes Not Bombs will take place on Saturday, May 6, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church Street, Watertown, rain or shine. All types and sizes of bikes will be accepted, as…
Read MoreWatertown Councilors Favor Unnaming Square Named for Columbus, Fate of Monument Unclear
WATERTOWN – In December of 2021, the Pigsgusset Initiative submitted a petition to the City Council with over 180 signatures asking the City of Watertown to start a process to rename the Columbus Delta in Watertown Square. In June of 2022, the council voted to refer the issue to the Committee on Public Works, who…
Read MoreGet a Massage in Watertown to Aid Earthquake Relief in Turkey & Syria
WATERTOWN – An earthquake devastated the countries of Syria and Turkey in February, and now a Watertown-based organization is hoping to aid relief efforts. The Watertown Refugee Support Group will be sponsoring “Massage Aid for Turkey & Syria” on Saturday, April 29th from 1-4pm at the First Parish Church at 35 Church Street in Watertown.…
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