Little Local Conversations

Matt Hanna
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Discover the people, places, stories, and ideas of Watertown, MA. Visit littlelocalconversations.com to see all episodes, upcoming events, and more. Join Matt Hanna as he has conversations with various businesses owners, community leaders, creatives, and other interesting folks in Watertown to learn about what they do and get to know a bit about the people behind the work.Sign up for the email newsletter to know when new episodes are out: https://mailchi.mp/1ffcb9f6801e/newsletter-signup

  1. Local Government Update, April 2026

    2D AGO

    Local Government Update, April 2026

    Listen to the latest conversation with Tyler Cote, the Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Watertown, and Victoria Weichel from WCA-TV to discuss things that have happened during the past month in Watertown through key moments, success stories, and important numbers.  See links for things mentioned in the episode at www.littlelocalconversations.com/episodes/local-government-update-april-2026 Support the show Head on over to www.littlelocalconversations.com to check out all the episodes, events, and everything else going on.  Sign up for the Little Local Conversations email newsletter Follow on Instagram: @littlelocalconversations Upcoming events! Click here to see upcoming live podcast events. Thank you podcast sponsor Arsenal Financial! Listen to some Watertown Trivia on the podcast with Arsenal Financial's Doug Orifice. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thanks to podcast promotional partners, the Watertown Business Coalition and ...

    38 min
  2. Gallery Stories, April 2026: Art and Healing

    5D AGO

    Gallery Stories, April 2026: Art and Healing

    In this Gallery Stories episode, discover the stories behind the Art and Healing exhibition up at the Mosesian Center for the Arts here in Watertown. Take a listen then go visit the gallery and experience the art yourself! To see images of some of the pieces mentioned and more details about the show and the artists, go to www.littlelocalconversations.com. Support the show Head on over to www.littlelocalconversations.com to check out all the episodes, events, and everything else going on.  Sign up for the Little Local Conversations email newsletter Follow on Instagram: @littlelocalconversations Upcoming events! Click here to see upcoming live podcast events. Thank you podcast sponsor Arsenal Financial! Listen to some Watertown Trivia on the podcast with Arsenal Financial's Doug Orifice. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thanks to podcast promotional partners, the Watertown Business Coalition and ...

    28 min
  3. Event Highlight - Community STEM Night

    APR 8

    Event Highlight - Community STEM Night

    Do you know about all the amazing STEM things happening at the Watertown Public Schools? Did you know 1,000 heads of lettuce are grown every week in the school's freight farm? Or about the school's award-winning robotics team, or the culinary program that provided food at the state house recently, or the student club working on designing a net zero accessory dwelling unit to showcase at the Lemelson-MIT Center?   I sat down with three people to learn more about the 2nd Annual Community STEM Night where people can come to learn about all this and much more going on at the schools. I'm joined by Lynsey Kraemer, the Science Curriculum Coordinator for grades 6-12, Laura Alderson, the CTE Director for Watertown Public Schools, and Elizabeth Kaplan, the K-5 Science Coordinator, K-8 Math Coordinator, and the Farm to School Coordinator. Come join the Community STEM Night on April 29th to learn about all this and much more through conversations and hands-on experiences! Community STEM Night is organized through a partnership between the Watertown Business Coalition and the Watertown Public Schools. The event is on Wednesday, April 29th from 530pm to 730pm at the Watertown Middle School.  Find all the details here! Support the show Head on over to www.littlelocalconversations.com to check out all the episodes, events, and everything else going on.  Sign up for the Little Local Conversations email newsletter Follow on Instagram: @littlelocalconversations Upcoming events! Click here to see upcoming live podcast events. Thank you podcast sponsor Arsenal Financial! Listen to some Watertown Trivia on the podcast with Arsenal Financial's Doug Orifice. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thanks to podcast promotional partners, the Watertown Business Coalition and ...

    22 min
  4. Episode 75: Andrew Provost and Meaghan Harwood Provost (PT In Cadence)

    APR 2

    Episode 75: Andrew Provost and Meaghan Harwood Provost (PT In Cadence)

    Meet Andrew Provost and Meaghan Harwood Provost! They're the co-founders of PT In Cadence, a physical therapy practice here in Watertown. In this conversation we talk about their paths to physical therapy (Andrew through a sports injury and Meaghan in a shift away from neuroscience and research), their strong patient-centric view of designing care and helping people navigate the challenges of a fragmented healthcare system, one of their key focuses being pelvic health care and why its often overlooked, and what it's like building a physical therapy practice and building a community within Watertown. Find out more about Andrew and Meaghan at ptincadence.com Support the show Head on over to www.littlelocalconversations.com to check out all the episodes, events, and everything else going on.  Sign up for the Little Local Conversations email newsletter Follow on Instagram: @littlelocalconversations Upcoming events! Click here to see upcoming live podcast events. Thank you podcast sponsor Arsenal Financial! Listen to some Watertown Trivia on the podcast with Arsenal Financial's Doug Orifice. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thanks to podcast promotional partners, the Watertown Business Coalition and ...

    33 min
  5. Creative Chats With Alyssa Lawson (How Do We Teach Creativity to the Next Generation?)

    MAR 25

    Creative Chats With Alyssa Lawson (How Do We Teach Creativity to the Next Generation?)

    This is a recording from a series for the podcast at the Mosesian Center for the Arts called Creative Chats. I sat down for a live conversation with cellist and educator Alyssa Lawson to discuss the question: How do we teach creativity to the next generation? Alyssa shares her experiences as a Suzuki cello teacher for youth and teaching her own kids cello, the importance of building basic skills to even allow creative expression, getting beginners through "the dip", dealing with different types of learners and personalities, and the ultimate balance of teaching while not getting in the way of the student's creativity. Find out more about Alyssa at alyssavlawson.com Join the next Creative Chats event on April 3rd and the Creative Chats Conference on June 4th Support the show Head on over to www.littlelocalconversations.com to check out all the episodes, events, and everything else going on.  Sign up for the Little Local Conversations email newsletter Follow on Instagram: @littlelocalconversations Upcoming events! Click here to see upcoming live podcast events. Thank you podcast sponsor Arsenal Financial! Listen to some Watertown Trivia on the podcast with Arsenal Financial's Doug Orifice. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thanks to podcast promotional partners, the Watertown Business Coalition and ...

    32 min
  6. Watertown City Update 2026 With City Manager George Proakis (Hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition)

    MAR 20

    Watertown City Update 2026 With City Manager George Proakis (Hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition)

    This is a recording from the Watertown Business Coalition's City Update event with Watertown City Manager George Proakis. The event was on March 5th, 2026 at the Hampton Inn in Watertown. Take a listen to City Manager Proakis' presentation on the city's goals, where things are going now in the city, and then some discussion about planning and growth in Watertown.  Support the show Head on over to www.littlelocalconversations.com to check out all the episodes, events, and everything else going on.  Sign up for the Little Local Conversations email newsletter Follow on Instagram: @littlelocalconversations Upcoming events! Click here to see upcoming live podcast events. Thank you podcast sponsor Arsenal Financial! Listen to some Watertown Trivia on the podcast with Arsenal Financial's Doug Orifice. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thanks to podcast promotional partners, the Watertown Business Coalition and ...

    52 min
  7. Gallery Stories Miniature, March 2026: Nina Nielsen

    MAR 17

    Gallery Stories Miniature, March 2026: Nina Nielsen

    In this mini Gallery Stories episode, discover the stories behind Nina Nielsen's art exhibition up at Storefront Art Projects here in Watertown. Take a listen then go visit the gallery and experience the art yourself! To see images of some of the pieces mentioned and more details about the show, go to www.littlelocalconversations.com/episodes/gallery-stories-mini-march-2026. Support the show Head on over to www.littlelocalconversations.com to check out all the episodes, events, and everything else going on.  Sign up for the Little Local Conversations email newsletter Follow on Instagram: @littlelocalconversations Upcoming events! Click here to see upcoming live podcast events. Thank you podcast sponsor Arsenal Financial! Listen to some Watertown Trivia on the podcast with Arsenal Financial's Doug Orifice. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thanks to podcast promotional partners, the Watertown Business Coalition and ...

    13 min
  8. Local Government Update, March 2026

    MAR 12

    Local Government Update, March 2026

    Listen to the latest conversation with Tyler Cote, the Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Watertown, and Victoria Weichel from WCA-TV to discuss things that have happened during the past month in Watertown through key moments, success stories, and important numbers.  See links for things mentioned in episode at www.littlelocalconversations.com/episodes/local-government-update-march-2026 Support the show Head on over to www.littlelocalconversations.com to check out all the episodes, events, and everything else going on.  Sign up for the Little Local Conversations email newsletter Follow on Instagram: @littlelocalconversations Upcoming events! Click here to see upcoming live podcast events. Thank you podcast sponsor Arsenal Financial! Listen to some Watertown Trivia on the podcast with Arsenal Financial's Doug Orifice. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thanks to podcast promotional partners, the Watertown Business Coalition and ...

    27 min
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Discover the people, places, stories, and ideas of Watertown, MA. Visit littlelocalconversations.com to see all episodes, upcoming events, and more. Join Matt Hanna as he has conversations with various businesses owners, community leaders, creatives, and other interesting folks in Watertown to learn about what they do and get to know a bit about the people behind the work.Sign up for the email newsletter to know when new episodes are out: https://mailchi.mp/1ffcb9f6801e/newsletter-signup

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  • Creator
    Matt Hanna
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Little Local Conversations
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    Little Local Conversations

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