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Watertown 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.…
Read MoreNon-Profits Can Apply for Watertown Community Foundation’s Spring Grants
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation WATERTOWN – The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) will open the 2023 application process for Institutional and Program grants starting April 3. These grants support local non-profits, community-based organizations, programs, and projects that serve Watertown. Approximately $130,000 in grants will be awarded. WCF’s Program Grants will…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Distributes Record Amount of Youth Sports Grants
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – For the third year, the Watertown Community Foundationhas provided financial support to Watertown’s youth sports leagues so any child can play aleague sport, regardless of ability to pay. With support from The Bilezikian Family Foundation,NESN, and Arsenal Yards, more leagues applied for…
Read MoreSign Up For WCA-TV’s Community Production Day
WATERTOWN – WCA-TV is hosting another Community Production Day on Friday, April 14th from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for all non-profit organizations in Watertown! As always, the staff here at WCA-TV will work with you to produce a video announcement free of charge but this time you will also get the chance to collaborate…
Read MoreWCA-TV’s Andrea Santopietro Selected as Station’s New Executive Director
WATERTOWN – Watertown Cable Access Corp. (WCA-TV) is thrilled to announce that its Board of Directors has named Andrea Santopietro as the new Executive Director of the station. Andrea has worked at WCA-TV for almost nine years and has served as Interim Executive Director for the past six months. A native of Warwick, Rhode Island,…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Distributes Record Amount of Education Grants Thanks to Life-Science Partnership
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown — The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) in collaboration with Life Sciences Cares and five Watertown-based life science companies has awarded record setting $45,000 in grants for Watertown Public Schools. Now in its second year, the STEM Fund, continues to build on Watertown Community…
Read MoreWatertown Food Pantry Provides Essentials to Hundreds Weekly, Needs Temporary Location
WATERTOWN – For over 30 years, the Watertown Food Pantry has provided essential food and hygiene products to the community, serving many as 140 families every week. Volunteers even kept the operation going through the pandemic. The church that the Food Pantry has called home for over three decades will soon start a renovation project…
Read MoreLibrary’s 2023 “One Book, One Watertown” Selection Inspires Free Music, Dance, & Discussion
The following Press Release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – In December, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) selected Big Girl by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan for the City’s One Book, One Watertown community read. As usual, extra copies flew off the library shelves. Now, with a full month of free performances, discussions, and…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Grant Will Help Pay Registration Fees for Youth Sports Leagues
Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has announced the 2023 application for its Youth Sports Leagues Grants. These grants provide funding to eligible organizations to offer scholarship support to Watertown youth from kindergarten to high school. Examples of programs eligible for Youth Sports Leagues Grants include: WCF Youth Sports Leagues Grants will help pay…
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