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Ordinance Establishing Watertown’s First Human RIghts Commission Heads to Council for Approval

By Daniel Carito | June 9, 2023

WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council’s subcommittee on Rules & Ordinances voted during its June 5th meeting to send the final draft of a Human Rights Commission ordinance to the CIty Council for approval. The establishment of a Human Rights Commission was one of over two-dozen additions to the city’s Home Rule Charter in 2021.…

New Exhibition at Armenian Museum Tells Stories of the Artist’s Experiences of Displacement

By Dan Hogan | June 9, 2023

The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America Watertown – The Armenian Museum of America (AMofA) recently announced the opening of its next contemporary art exhibition, “Ara Oshagan: Disrupted, Borders.” The show follows the AMofA’s blockbuster exhibit, “On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s-1990s from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection,”…

Watertown & Belmont Teaming Up for Weekend-Long Juneteenth Celebration

By Dan Hogan | June 5, 2023

WATERTOWN – Later this month, Watertown Community for Black Lives (WCBL) will team up with the Belmont Human Rights Commission for an entire weekend of activities to celebrate Juneteenth. This is the third annual event organized by WCBL, but it will mark the first time that holiday is celebrated in Belmont. -Saturday, June 17th –…

Watertown Community Foundation Has Awarded over $700K in COVID Relief Grants in 2023

By Dan Hogan | May 31, 2023

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has awarded $729,229 to three local non-profits serving low-income populations in Watertown to meet ongoing basic needs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development…

Watertown’s First Sculpture Walk Now on Display, Artists Speak About Their Work

By Joe Thompson | May 26, 2023

Watertown – The Watertown Arts & Culture Committee’s inaugural Community Sculpture Walk is now officially on display. On Thursday, May 18th, the City of Watertown hosted a grand opening celebration of the exhibit at the Community Path behind Saltonstall Park. Each of the four artists who contributed a sculpture to the display spoke with WCN…

Councilors Vote Down Proposed Zoning Amendment Affecting East End Church Site

By Dan Hogan | May 26, 2023

WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council voted down a developer’s proposed zoning amendment to apply the Religious & School Overlay District (RSOD) at 126-134 Templeton Parkway in Watertown. The site is home of the former Belmont Baptist Church. The RSOD allows developers to purchase and apply new uses to historic properties. However, most councilors believe…

Raiders Report | Baseball Fights Way into Playoffs, Coach Reflects on Season

By Dan Hogan | May 25, 2023

WATERTOWN – In the Raiders baseball team’s final game of the season, Watertown defeated St. Joseph’s 10-0 to earn their 10th win of the season and a spot in the playoffs. Head Coach Aram Manoukian spoke with play-by-play announcer Jim Vershbow about how the team has performed in recent weeks and what it meant to…

New Director of Senior Services Lydia McCoy Shares What She Has Planned for Watertown

By Dan Hogan | May 19, 2023

Watertown – Back in March, Lydia McCoy was appointed as Watertown’s new Director of Senior Services. Ms. McCoy has a BA in political science from Emmanuel College and a Behavioral Health Certificate from the Center for Aging and Disability Education & Research at Boston University’s School of Social Work. Most recently, she served as the…