Arsenal Yards

Arsenal Yards Announces Latest Restaurant Addition

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Boylston Properties and Wilder proudly announced today that Tender Greens has signed a 3,017 sq. ft. lease at Arsenal Yards. The restaurant has quickly emerged as an innovative leader and pioneer among fine-casual restaurants since Erik Oberholtzer, David Dressler, and Matt Lyman opened the first location in 2006 on an up-and-coming street in Culver City, California. Today, Tender Greens has nearly 30 locations spanning California, New York and Massachusetts, each helmed by its own executive chef with unique décor inspired by the local community.

Transportation

Input Sought at Meeting on Improving the T’s 70/70A Buses

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MBTA bus. The Watertown Transportation Task Force sent out the following information:

If you support improving this bus line, make your voice heard at the MBTA’s community meeting Tuesday, February 12, 6-8 pm, at the Watertown Free Public Library. The MBTA’s Better Bus Project has recently completed proposals for improvements in bus services.  Most important for Watertown riders is a long-awaited change in 70/70A service that should make the bus come on time and more often to those of us who ride it. Specifically they are proposing to de-couple the 70 from the 70A and increase the frequency of service down Main Street, Arsenal Street and all the way on to Cambridge.  The new route 70A would operate only between North Waltham and Waltham Center. Route 70 would run a little more often and with a more consistent schedule that will finally allow people to plan their commutes with confidence.

Business

Watertown Savings Bank Announces New Assistant Vice President

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Robyn Alman

Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) President and Chief Executive Officer Brett Dean is pleased to announce the promotion of Robyn Alman to Assistant Vice President. Alman is the Bank’s Compliance and Internal Audit Manager. She originally joined the Bank in 2007 as the Branch Supervisor for the Arsenal Branch in Watertown. Alman then worked as the Assistant Manager for WSB’s North Waltham/Lexington and Main Office Branches. She was later promoted to Compliance Manager and more recently has served as the Bank’s liaison with their internal auditors.

Government

State Sen. Brownsberger is Looking for 2 State House Interns

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State Sen. Will Brownsberger

The following information came from State Sen. Will Brownsberger’s office:

Senator Will Brownsberger has announced that part-time unpaid internships will be available in his State House office to students from the 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex District for the summer of 2019. Internships are open to undergraduate college students and high school students who will have completed their junior year. All applicants must have a permanent residence or attend school in the Senator’s district. Internships require a commitment of 8-10 hours a week for a minimum of five weeks, with possible added research work outside of scheduled hours. A cover letter and resume should be sent to Anne Johnson Landry, at annejohnson.landry@masenate.gov, or mailed to Senator William Brownsberger, State House Room 504, Boston, MA 02133.

Charity

Local Church Hosting Valentine’s Fundraiser for Group That Helps Immigrants

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The Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church will host Hearts for Homes: An Evening of Music and Refreshments on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.

The event will raise money for the New England Justice for Our Neighbors, a group that supports clinics that provide free and quality legal services to low income immigrants. The suggested donation for the event is $15. Heart for Homes will take place at the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church, Watertown Campus at 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown.

Letters

LETTER: A Tribute to the Watertown Public Library

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Watertown Free Public Library. As we near the 150th anniversary of the Watertown Public Library, I wanted to pay tribute to this invaluable institution that has had a profound impact on my life. When we think of libraries, often the first thing we think of is books. While the Watertown Library has a great selection of books and is also connected to the Minuteman Network catalogue, the library is so much more than books. In middle school, high school, and as an undergrad in college, I did not have a computer, so I relied on the library computers and internet to do my school work.

Around Town

Watertown Food Pantries Seek Donations, Drive Ends Soon

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The Watertown Community Foundation had joined with other organizations and businesses around town to collect food during a time of need for local food pantries. The WCF sent out the following announcement:

Watertown’s two food pantries are still in need. The town wide food drive continues through February 7th. There are special drop off locations all over town-including both pantries, schools, Watertown Police Department, Eastern Clothing, Library, Boston Floor Covering and more. Most needed items:

Watertown Food Pantry: Cans of Coffee, Smaller bottles of cooking oil

St. Patrick -St.Vincent de Paul’s at Sacred Heart Church: Coffee; Tea; Jelly and Jam; Pasta Sauce; Canned meats and fish — clams, sardines, anchovies, salmon, chicken; Cereal; Oatmeal; Salad Dressing; Shelf stable milk; Ramen

All donations with this designation received by February 7 will be divided equally between Watertown’s two food pantries.

Around Town

Patriots Parade: MBTA Announces Service for Super Bowl Festivities

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The following information was provided by the MTBA:

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to join regular weekday commuters as the City of Boston celebrates another Patriots’ championship. Parade-goers travelling on the MBTA are encouraged to visit mbta.com/patriots for full information on service, service adjustments, and purchasing fares. All customers are strongly urged to purchase roundtrip fare in advance. Parking availability can be checked at some of the busiest MBTA stations on Twitter @MBTA_Parking. Daily parking rates are $2 – $15 with cash, credit, or mobile phone.