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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Armenian Museum of America Receives Donation of Artwork by Literary Genius William Saroyan

The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America WATERTOWN – Following the donation of Ruben Amirian’s “Homage to Mesrop Mashtots,” a 14-foot composite work celebrating the Armenian alphabet, art collector and Museum Trustee Joan Agajanian Quinn has gifted two watercolors by literary genius William Saroyan and two drawings from his son…

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Watertown House with Ties to the American Revolution Subject of New Exhibit for its 250th Anniversary

The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown WATERTOWN – The Historical Society of Watertown celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Edmund Fowle House (built in 1772) and the 100th anniversary of the Historical Society’s purchase of the house (from Charles Brigham in 1922) with a new exhibit. Learn about the historical…

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Six Community Preservation Projects to be Presented During Pair of Meetings

WATERTOWN – CPA funded project proposals submitted by the Historical Society, Department of Public Works, Watertown Housing Authority, and the Department of Community Development and Planning will be presented during Community Preservation Committee meetings on February 7th and 16th. See information about the two meetings here: https://notifications.civicplus.com/message/1104ec3c-5e39-4bc6-bec0-953b1017c57a/?list=321 Recent Stories

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