Around Town

OP-ED: Beyond Closed Doors: Understanding Domestic Violence in Our Community

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By Anahid Shahrik

In the wake of a recent tragedy in Watertown, the Armenian community finds itself grappling with a painful reality: Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate by neighborhood, income level or outward appearance. It exists behind long driveways in affluent suburbs just as readily as in apartment buildings where neighbors can hear through thin walls. And too often, it remains hidden until it’s too late.

Around Town

OP-ED: Cable Revenue Is Vanishing, What Happens to Local Democracy If WCA-TV Fades Away?

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“You’re watching Watertown Cable News, presented by WCA-TV.” It’s the calling card heard every Thursday night at 7pm from Watertown Cable Access studios. Lights, camera, action, it’s time to talk about the week’s top stories. The winter parking ban continues for another year. The Senior Center holds its annual health fair. The Planning Board votes to approve additional dwelling units. While these might not sound like major news stories, to those in the Watertown community, they are a crucial part of daily life. And after the news, if you want to learn more, you can catch full coverage of any meetings or events on WCA-TV’s website or broadcasting on our channels. But what if all of that access just disappeared in the blink of an eye?