Posts Tagged ‘Organizations’
“Watertown Welcomes All”: Pride Initiative Encourages Inclusive Business Spaces
WATERTOWN – Throughout June, World in Watertown collaborated with the Watertown Human Rights Commission to canvas local businesses in the city to put a small Pride flag in their window that reads, “Watertown Welcomes All.” “We are hoping to create a space so that the queer residents of Watertown and employees of Watertown all feel…
Read MoreWatertown Rotary Club Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Gala
WATERTOWN – The Rotary Club of Watertown commemorated its 100th anniversary with a gala held at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. The event brought together club members, community leaders, and elected officials to honor the organization’s legacy and introduce its new leadership. Christian Dallas was formally installed as president for the 2025–2026 term. The…
Read MoreBoston Renegades Mark 25 Years of Inclusive Baseball
WATERTOWN – The Boston Renegades, New England’s first competitive blind and visually impaired adult sports team, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a public media day at Filippello Park. The team, which plays an adaptive version of baseball known as “beep ball,” has practiced in Watertown for nearly two decades. Beep baseball uses audible balls…
Read MoreProject Save Celebrates 50 Years of Preserving Armenian Photo Archives
WATERTOWN – Project Save, a nonprofit organization based in Watertown, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special presentation at the Watertown Free Public Library. Founded in 1975, the organization has become the largest photo archive dedicated to documenting the Armenian experience, with over 100,000 images preserved. The anniversary event on April 30 featured a…
Read MoreWCA-TV Announces Spring PSA Day!
WCA-TV’s PSA Day is back! Watertown nonprofits and organizations have the opportunity to sign up to film a PSA at WCA-TV Studio on April 18th. All you need to bring is your script and smile! WCA-TV will edit the PSA for you. The PSAs created will then be broadcasted on WCA-TV’s Public Channels, as well…
Read MoreWCA-TV Opens 2025 Scholarship Applications for WHS Seniors
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 2025. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS is APRIL 18th, 2025. (2) Scholarships are available for $500 each. Eligibility is open to any graduating student of the Class…
Read MoreCharles River Chamber Honors Business and Community Leaders During First “Watertown Night”
WATERTOWN, MA –The Charles River Regional Chamber hosted an awards celebration on January 23 recognizing four individuals and organizations for their contributions to the Watertown community. The inaugural ‘Watertown Night” highlighted excellence in business, community leadership, and nonprofit impact. Honorees included: Hosted at Donohue’s Bar & Grill, tickets sale from the event directly benefited the…
Read MoreResidents Invited to Submit Designs for New Watertown Cultural District Logo
WATERTOWN, MA — In a vibrant effort to enhance its cultural landscape, the Watertown Cultural District has launched a local design competition, inviting residents to create a new logo that reflects the district’s mission and values centered on promoting arts and culture. Cultural Districts in Massachusetts are established to drive economic growth, strengthen community identity,…
Read MoreRiver of Light Parade Illuminates Watertown’s Connection to the Charles River
WATERTOWN, MA — Watertown’s inaugural River of Light Lantern Parade turned a rainy winter evening into a magical celebration of creativity, community, and culture. The event, initially planned for the grounds surrounding the Mosesian Center for the Arts, was relocated indoors due to rain but remained a beacon of warmth and togetherness on Saturday, January…
Read More25th Annual Unity Breakfast Brings Watertown Back Together for Reflection and Action
WATERTOWN, MA — Watertown’s beloved Unity Breakfast celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter-century of bringing the community together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Held at the Hellenic Cultural Center despite freezing temperatures and snow, nearly 500 attendees gathered for the return of the in-person event. What began…
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