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Marshall Home Fund Hires New Administrator

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Paula Halpin, the Administrator of the Marshall Home Fund. The board of directors of the Marshall Home Fund (MHF) is proud to announce that PaulaHalpin has been named the new administrator for the Fund. Paula, a longtime resident of Watertown, is an experienced Office Manager and Executive Assistant with more than ten years of experience in healthcare, market research, and logistics, in addition to 10 years as an entrepreneur. In her role as administrator Halpin will be the contact for information about the fund. She will also be assisting the board of directors with their committee work; and helping the Fund to continue its work in the community.

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Watertown Community Foundation to Award $130,000 for 2024 Spring Grant Cycle

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) will open the 2024 application process for Institutional and Program grants starting April 1. These grants support local non-profits, community-based organizations, programs, and projects that serve Watertown. Approximately $130,000 in grants will be awarded. WCF’s Program Grants will support new or existing programs with an educational focus (broadly defined) that are run by local organizations that serve Watertown and are not offered through Watertown’s public or private schools. Eligible organizations may apply for grants of $500 up to $5,000. WCF’s Institutional Support Grants will support non-profit institutions central to the Watertown community by providing funds to support the organizational mission, staffing and operating costs.

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Hibernians Ladies Hosting Annual Ham-O-Rama, Raffle Prizes Include Easter Dinner

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The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Watertown announced they will host the annual Ham-O-Rama on March 23, 2024. All are welcome and admission is free to the event at the Ancient Order of Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St., in Watertown. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and rounds begin at 6 p.m.

There will be a raffle with 160 chances to win. Prizes include Easter Dinner. Cash bar.

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Bus Stops Have Moved for 3 MTBA Routes at Watertown Yard

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Stops for three MBTA bus lines starting and ending at Watertown Yard have been moved to fit the new street configuration off of Galen Street. The 52, 57, and 504 buses have moved to a different area of the MBTA’s bus yard. The former stop near Nonantum Road has closed, and buses have new pick up and drop off areas. A picture of the old Watertown Yard bus stop exit onto Galen Street. It has been completely blocked off and stops have been moved.

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Public Invited to Tour New Watertown Cable Studios

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The following announcement is provided by Watertown Cable Access TV:

The entire Watertown community is invited to come tour WCA-TV’s brand new studio! Watertown Cable Access Corp. (WCA-TV) has officially opened its doors to the public after several months of renovation and relocation from Watertown High School. On April 11th from 4 p.m.-7 p.m., WCA-TV will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new location at 30 Common Street inside the Phillips Administration building. “We’re so excited to finally be able to welcome the Watertown community into our new space,” says Andrea Santopietro, WCA-TV’s Executive Director.

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Life Science Companies’ Collaboration With Watertown Schools Will be Featured at Event

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The Watertown Business Coalition’s Life Science Panel returns on April 9 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See the WBC’s announcement below. The Fourth Annual WBC Life Science Panel this year is called “Learning to Love Science.” This years program will focus on the amazing partnership between Watertown High School and local life science companies, thanks to the hard work of our friend Merle Kummer and the board of “CoLAB.”

CoLAB is a nonprofit organization in Watertown, MA where local life science professionals and high school educators collaborate to inspire student interest in STEM careers – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – and build new levels of STEM self-confidence. Watertown’s life science cluster continues to be a bigger part of Watertown’s economic growth – and students enrichment should be a part of that growth! WE WOULD LOVE FOR MOMS, DADS, STUDENTS and TEACHERS to join us!

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Schools Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director Speaking at Upcoming Event

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Ceronne Daly, the Watertown Public Schools’ Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice & the Environment:

Dr. Ceronne Daly, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for the Watertown Public Schools will be the featured speaker at the March 20th monthly meeting of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment. Dr. Daly will provide an overview of the DEI efforts in the Watertown Public Schools and will share her goals for the upcoming school year. Community members are encouraged to attend and to engage in a question and answer session following the presentation. Come see how we can all support DEI efforts in our community.