Guest of Honor Colonel J.D. Williams Reflects on Service and Sacrifice Ahead of Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade

By Dan Hogan | May 20, 2025

WATERTOWN – As Watertown prepares for its 2025 Memorial Day Parade, the city will be joined by a distinguished guest of honor: Colonel J.D. Williams, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and recent Watertown resident. In an in-depth interview with Patrick George, the city’s Veterans Services Officer, Williams shared reflections on his 30-year military career,…

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Addressing Loneliness and Isolation: Watertown Launches Coffee Socials for Veterans

By Dan Hogan | January 3, 2025

WATERTOWN, MA – Loneliness and isolation are more than feelings—they’re public health challenges with severe mental and physical consequences. As Dr. Jay Gorman, a clinical research psychologist with the Bedford VA, explained, “Loneliness is a subjective feeling that we have less social connection than we want… Isolation is the objective, real-time lack of social interaction.”…

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Watertown Veterans Officer Highlights Events and Key Resources for Veterans Day

By Dan Hogan | November 1, 2024

WATERTOWN, MA – In the lead-up to Veterans Day, the Watertown Free Public Library and Veterans Services office are working together to honor local veterans, offering resources and hosting events to deepen the community’s understanding of veterans’ contributions and unique experiences. Key highlights include a Veterans Day breakfast, a curated reading list on military life,…

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