ACEC’s story can be traced back to 1972 when a ACEC Steering Committee was formed to investigate the feasibility of building a community center in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Members of this committee were:
- Robert Kaloustian, Chairman
- Jack Der Avedisian, Vice Chairman
- Peter Felegian
- Father Torkom Hagopian
- Kenneth Kazanjian
- Anahit Kechichian
- Myron Khederian
- Enoch Lachinian
- Dr. John Manuelian
- Tatoul Sonentz-Papazian
- Virginia Tashjian
- Martin Kanayan
- Alice Barsoomian
- Norma Megerdichian
The committee considered several prospective sites and finally settled on purchasing a parcel of land on Nichols Avenue. The building was opened on June 29, 1980 and has been accommodating and serving the community since. It is a source of pride for all Armenians in the Greater Boston area and has hosted many members of our community in many different capacities.