Dan Hogan

After years of planning and construction, the new Watertown High School is nearly ready to welcome students. WCA-TV recently got an inside look at the $219 million facility, the largest capital investment in Watertown’s history. The new school features modern classrooms and collaborative learning spaces, a gymnasium and indoor track, performing arts facilities and an all-electric design built around ambitious sustainability goals. In our full video feature, WCA-TV speaks with school and city...

The Watertown Cultural Council will open its latest grant cycle Sept. 1, offering funding for artists, organizations, schools and other projects that serve the Watertown community. Cultural Council Chair Electra T. Newman and board member Greg Papazian recently joined WCA-TV’s Dan Hogan to discuss the council’s work and the upcoming application process. The volunteer council receives funding from both the state and city and distributes roughly $30,000 annually to support arts and cultural...

The Watertown Police Department has recognized Officer Khalil Mafhoum as its Officer of the Month for his response to an overnight incident that police say could have resulted in serious harm to an elderly resident. Mafhoum, who is assigned to the department’s overnight shift, was conducting a routine property check at the Joyce Munger apartments at 100 Warren St. at approximately 3:30 a.m. when he heard a disturbance. Rather than dismissing the noise as a television or another routine sound,...

Watertown officials and residents began debating whether a structured parking garage should be part of the future of Watertown Square during a meeting of the City Council sitting as the Redevelopment Authority. Council President Mark Sideris emphasized that the meeting was intended to answer one initial question — whether the city should pursue a parking garage — rather than determine its size, design, cost or other details. No decision was made. City Manager George Proakis argued that...

The Watertown Football Gridiron Club is preparing for another season of supporting Watertown High School football players, providing everything from team meals and nutrition to apparel, training resources and financial assistance. The parent-led nonprofit raises money to supplement what is provided by the school and help ensure players have the resources they need to participate. That support takes on added importance this year with athletic fees returning to Watertown High School after...

The Watertown Police Department is reminding residents to ride responsibly and take steps to protect their bicycles as the community experiences an increase in incidents involving e-bikes, mopeds, scooters, and bicycle thefts. According to police, the department received 29 calls during the month of July related to unsafe operation of e-bikes and mopeds. Police say many of the complaints involve riders ignoring traffic signals, weaving through traffic, and creating safety hazards for...