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From Moxley Park to Victory Field; Recreational Improvements Aplenty in Watertown

By Dan Hogan | June 30, 2023

Watertown – Watertown’s city officials, especially those in the recreation Department, have been hard at work making improvements to recreational facilities all over town. Watertown Director of Recreation Peter Centola gave WCN an inside look at the progress being made to the the ongoing projects at Moxley Park and Victory Field, and shared some updates…

Therapy Dogs Help with Stress of Reading for Kids at the Watertown Free Public Library

By Dan Hogan | June 26, 2023

WATERTOWN – New or struggling readers who need a friendly, non-judgmental audience to practice their skills can head to the Watertown Free Public Library each month for its “Read to a Dog” program. Married Watertown residents Penny Shultz and Joel Wolff bring their two retrievers – 11 year-old Aspen and 2 year-old Cypress – to…

Watertown & Belmont Celebrate Juneteenth During Weekend-Long Event

By Daniel Carito | June 23, 2023

WATERTOWN – On June 17th and 18th, Watertown Community for Black Lives (WCBL) teamed up with the Belmont Human Rights Commission for an entire weekend of activities to celebrate Juneteenth. This was the third annual event organized by WCBL, but it marked the first time the holiday was celebrated in Belmont. Recent Stories

Construction on Major Redesign to Watertown’s Mt. Auburn Street Expected to Begin in 2024

By Dan Hogan | June 22, 2023

WATERTOWN – The Watertown Department of Public Works has released the final plan for the redesign of Mt. Auburn Street. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2024 and take 2-3 years to complete. Learn more at mountauburstreet.com. Recent Stories

Watertown Farmers’ Market Back for 10th Season, Will Feature More Community Booths & Live Music

By Dan Hogan | June 16, 2023

WATERTOWN – The Watertown Farmers’ Market kicked off its 10th season on Wednesday, June 14th at Saltonstall Park. The market features many new and returning vendors and a variety of ways to pay (SNAP, HIP, & Nutrition Coupons). This season, market organizers have added additional community booths for non-food related organizations. Live musical performances will…

Raiders Report | Top 10 Moments of the Year

By Dan Hogan | June 15, 2023

WATERTOWN – Another school year is officially in the books. For the Watertown Raiders, it was three seasons of state championships, final four appearances, Fenway Park, walk-off wins, playoff upsets, and all the emotions that comes with winning and losing. We did our best to narrow down the year that was into its 10 most…

Superintendent Galdston Shares Updates on School Construction Projects, WPS Band Accomplishments, and Job Openings

By Dan Hogan | June 14, 2023

WATERTOWN – In her final update of the school year, Watertown Superintendent Dr. Dede Galdston shares some updates on various school building projects, athletic and musical achievements, an upcoming farewell tour of the high school, and job openings at Watertown Public Schools. Recent Stories

$135K in Grants Distributed to 25 Watertown Non-Profits by Community Foundation

By Dan Hogan | June 12, 2023

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation awarded $135,000 in institutional and program grants at their spring grants celebration last night to support 25 organizations serving the Watertown community. “We received so many great proposals, nearly $200,000 in funding requests this year from over 25…