MBTA

MBTA Announces Recommendations to Improve Safety for Riders, Staff

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The following announcement was provided by the MBTA:

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and its Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) accepted a report from the MBTA Safety Review Panel on Dec. 9 that offers 34 recommendations with 61 corrective actions to improve safety for MBTA riders and staff. The panel, commissioned by the FMCB in June after a series of derailments and other safety incidents, comprises three nationally recognized experts in transit safety: former US transportation secretary Ray LaHood; former Federal Transit Administration acting administrator Carolyn Flowers; and former NYC Transit president Carmen Bianco. “While the agency performs the necessary core functions to be considered a relatively safe system, many aspects of the T’s approach to safety and operations need immediate attention,” the report states. “In almost every area we examined, deficiencies in policies, application of safety standards or industry best practices, and accountability were apparent.”

FMCB Chairman Joseph Aiello praised the Safety Review Panel’s 63-page report.

Kingian Nonviolence

Students Lead Effort to Bring Kingian Non-Violence, Reconciliation Circles to WHS

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Watertown High School students (from left) Catherine Fabian, Eva Henry and Claire Fabian led the effort to bring the Kingian Nonviolence Principles and Reconciliation Circles to WHS. A group of Watertown High School students took what they learned about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles of non-violence at the middle school and created a program to be used with all students at WHS. The efforts have been recognized by district leaders, and education officials at the state level. Those interested in the effort can take part in upcoming events, including Community Introduction to Restorative Justice Circles on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the WHS Lecture Hall, from 6-8 p.m.

The following piece was provided by those involved in the effort at Watertown High School:

Background and Context

The Kingian Principles of Nonviolent Conflict Reconciliation were the basis for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work in the Civil Rights Movement.

Entertainment

Visit Watertown Mall’s Winter Wonderland for Songs, Crafts & More

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The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, together with Watertown Families Together invite you to come on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. for “Winter Wonderland,” an event to celebrate the holidays and wintertime. There will be songs, stories and crafts as well as a raffle! This is a free event & all ages are welcome, although the stories are catered to younger children. This will take place in the back hallway of the mall, across from Carter’s. Come prepare and get in the holiday spirit at the Watertown Mall with your little loved ones!

Government

State Rep. Hecht Hosting Two Office Hours to Meet With Residents

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State Rep. Jonathan Hecht

Representative Jonathan Hecht announced he will hold office hours twice in Watertown in December. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following times and locations:

Thursday, Dec. 125:00-6:00 p.m.Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Raya Stern Trustees Room

Wednesday, Dec. 18

8:30-9:30 a.m.Watertown Town Hall149 Main St, 3rd Floor hallway

Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.

Entertainment

Magician Bringing His Show to Watertown’s Shutt Detachment

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The following announcement was provided by the event organizers:

Ryan Lally presents his full evening magic show “Creative Conjuring.” Lally blends classic magic with artistic creativity to create an engaging show that will leave everyone stunned. Guests will experience some of history’s greatest magic tricks, combined with original routines created by Lally. These miracles — performed in an intimate setting of 50 people — will be experienced right under your nose, in the palm of your hand, and in the depths of your mind. From interactive card tricks to impossible feats of mind reading, “Creative Conjuring” is an engaging night of magic and comedy.

Entertainment

Small Saves: Empty Rink

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning, Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

Arsenal Yards

Arsenal Yards Hosting Events at HolidAY Tent, Near Now Open Shake Shack

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The HolidAY Tent is now open at Arsenal Yards. Special family events will be hosted at the tent, located outside Shake Shack. Just in time for the season, Arsenal Yards announced the opening of The HolidAY Tent, where special events will be held, including visits with Santa, the characters from Frozen and The Grinch! The new addition to the renovated mall sits just outside the recently opened Shake Shack. Arsenal Yards sent out the following announcement:

Baby it’s cold outside.