MA Senate Hires Watertown Resident Dr. Kathryn Bethea-Rivera as Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By Dan Hogan | September 4, 2024

The following press release was provided by the Massachusetts Senate Boston– The Massachusetts State Senate announced today that Kathryn A. Bethea-Rivera, Ph.D., has been hired as the new Human Resources Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Senate. “On behalf of the entire Senate, I am very pleased to welcome Kathryn to our Human…

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Governor’s Council Candidates Interviewed on WCA-TV in Advance of Massachusetts Primary

By Dan Hogan | August 16, 2024

Watertown – The Massachusetts primary election is fast approaching, with a spotlight on the Governor’s Council race. This often-overlooked body plays a crucial role in approving judicial appointments, pardons, and commutations. In district 3, which represents Watertown, incumbent of 25 years Marilyn Devaney will be running against public defender Mara Dolan. The Massachusetts primary election…

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State Senator Will Brownsberger Talks Transportation, Climate Change, and Affordable Housing in Latest WCA-TV Interview

By Dan Hogan | March 31, 2023

WATERTOWN – Massachusetts Suffolk & Middlesex District State Senator Will Brownsberger visited WCA-TV this week to share some updates on his work in the State House and some other issues he’s focusing on during the current session. During his interview with WCN’s volunteer news anchor Maya Shwayder, Senator Brownsberger discussed he MBTA, legislation passed last…

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City Of Watertown Accepting Applications for American Rescue Plan Projects

By Dan Hogan | March 28, 2023

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown The City of Watertown received $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and is seeking project proposals. Proposals may be submitted between 9:00 AM on March 27, 2023, and 5:00 PM on May 26, 2023. Visit watertown-ma.gov/arpa for more information. Submitted applications will be posted online…

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Lawmakers & Activists Hope to “Make Polluters Pay” During Kickoff Event at Watertown Arsenal

By Dan Hogan | March 24, 2023

WATERTOWN – State lawmakers, local activists, congressional representatives, and members of the community were among those in attendance for an event announcing new legislation that would charge fossil fuel companies to create a Superfund. The superfund could generate as much as $10 million in the first ten years. The money would be used for environmental…

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