Posts Tagged ‘Organizations’
German International School Boston Opens New Watertown Campus
WATERTOWN – The German International School Boston marked a major milestone this fall with the opening of its new campus in Watertown, expanding space for its lower school and strengthening its long-term presence in the community. Founded in 2001 by German expatriates seeking a bilingual education for their children, the independent, nonprofit school now serves…
Read MoreWatertown Cable Access Celebrates 20 Years, Warns Declining Cable Revenue Threatens Community Coverage
WATERTOWN – Watertown Cable Access marked its 20th anniversary on December 4 with an event that combined a celebration of local community media with a fundraiser aimed at supporting the station’s long-term future. Organizers said the station is facing financial pressure as cable subscriptions continue to decline, reducing revenue that helps fund local programming and…
Read MoreLongtime Civic Advocate John Airasian Remembered for a Lifetime of Service
WATERTOWN – Watertown is remembering one of its most dedicated civic leaders with the passing of longtime resident John S. Airasian, who died on November 5 at the age of 82. He was laid to rest on November 12 at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Airasian, who grew up on Oakley Road in East Watertown, was a…
Read MoreWCA-TV Announces Winter PSA Day!
WCA-TV’s PSA Day Returns This December! Watertown nonprofits and community organizations are invited to participate in WCA-TV’s seasonal PSA Day on December 12th, offering the opportunity to film a professional public service announcement at our studio. Simply come prepared with your script — WCA-TV will take care of the filming and editing. Completed PSAs will…
Read MoreIndigenous Peoples Day in Watertown: Art, Storytelling, and Community at Hosmer
WATERTOWN – Watertown marked Indigenous Peoples Day at Hosmer Elementary School with hands-on art, traditional Wampanoag song and dance, Indigenous authors, and local Native vendors. Organized by the Pigscusset Initiative, the event also previewed a story map tracing 10,000+ years of Indigenous history in the area, with plans to develop it into a walking tour.…
Read More“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 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…
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