Transportation

Thanksgiving Week Travel Advisory from MassDOT

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The following announcement was provided by MassDOT:

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is encouraging members of the public to plan ahead for travel during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday week, use available technology tools and resources to make informed decisions and plan ahead. During this holiday season, individuals should be aware there may be a higher number of travelers on Commonwealth roadways and on public transportation. 

“With the Thanksgiving holiday (this) week, MassDOT is forecasting increased traffic volumes throughout the week with the heaviest outbound traffic expected in the afternoons of Monday through Wednesday.” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “We also expect returning volumes to be heavier on Sunday, December 1.  We encourage travelers to make their trips outside of peak hours and drive safely.” 

The Highway Division is taking several steps to ensure safe and efficient travel on state-owned roadways. There will be no scheduled construction work on major arterial roadways outside of established work zones, starting at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2.  

In addition, the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane located on I-93 between Boston and Quincy will extend its afternoon hours by opening from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, and from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. The HOV lane will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and on Friday, November 29.  Also, due to increased travel in and out of Logan Airport, the Sumner Tunnel swing lane will not be deployed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. 

Heavier traffic than usual is expected on Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26, with additional delays likely during midday hours on Wednesday, November 27, Thanksgiving Day, November 28, and throughout the weekend following Thanksgiving.

Entertainment

STILL TIME TO RSVP – Families Invited to Free Breakfast with Santa at Brigham House

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Brigham House announced it will be hosting Free Breakfast with Santa. See details below. You are invited to the Free Breakfast with Santa event at Brigham House in Watertown, MA on December 8th from 10-11:30 a.m. Take photos with Santa! If you have children in your life that you would like to bring to this event please RSVP as soon as possible and we will add you to our guest list. The deadline to register is Nov.

Around Town

OBIT: Rev. Michael Clark, 76, Former Pastor of United Methodist Church in Watertown

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Rev. Michael Clark

Rev. Mike Clark was born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1948, to Paul C. Clark and Kathryn E. Clark. He graduated from Albright College in 1970 with a B.A. and from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1975 with an M.Div. Ordained in 1975, he spent the first 24 years of his ministry working in church-related social justice assignments, including the United Church Board for World Ministries, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, the Riverside Church Disarmament Program (while William Sloane Coffin was serving as Senior Pastor, and Witness for Peace in Nicaragua). He also worked as a community organizer in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In 1999 he began working in United Methodist settings in New England, first as an intentional interim and later as pastor.

Entertainment

Second Annual Winterfest at Linx Will Feature 25 Local Vendors

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The public is invited to the second annual Winterfest at Linx on Dec. 6. “We will have 25 local vendors to shop for everyone on your list and an arts and crafts station for the kids,” the event announcement said. Winterfest is open to the public and the Linx has ample free parking. WHERE: 490 Arsenal Way, Watertown

WHEN: Friday, Dec.

Entertainment

See the Merry Mingle Activities List and Map, This Weekend at the Commander’s Mansion

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See what’s in store for this year’s Merry Mingle, formerly the Whoville Jubilee, at Watertown’s historic Commander’s Mansion. See the list of activities provided by the City of Watertown, below. There are many activities planned for “The Merry Mingle” hosted at the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Avenue, on December 1, 2024, from 4-8pm! Free guest parking is available in the East Garage on Kingsbury Ave and a shuttle will be provided by Flett Co.  Handicap parking, ramp entry, and elevator access is available on site.

Business

Eastern Clothing Offering Holiday Discounts & Support for Other Local Businesses

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Longtime Watertown retailer Eastern Clothing announced a holiday discounts and is offering gift cards to other local businesses during the sale period. Find out more below. This Holiday season, Eastern Clothing is offering a 15% discount on all inventory November 29 through December 14. Sweaters, shirts, casual and dress jackets and of course, all our tailored clothing. We currently have a great selection of sportswear perfect for someone on your list.

Government

Residents Wanted to Serve on the Community Preservation Committee

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The City of Watertown seeks applications from residents seeking to serve on the Community Preservation Committee. See information below. City Manager George J. Proakis is inviting Watertown residents to apply for membership on the Community Preservation Committee. Interested applicants should complete and submit a Universal Application. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) makes recommendations for the use of Community Preservation funds for initiatives related to open space, outdoor recreation, historic resources, and community housing.

Schools

Watertown Students Earn Honors at RPI, SNHU and Mass College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

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Students from Watertown received honors from Renselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), and from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). RPI

On October 30, Allison Fitzpatrick of Watertown, MA, was among the 210 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seniors inducted into the Order of the Engineer, a national organization dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards for the engineering profession. In addition to taking the Order of the Engineer pledge, each inductee received a stainless-steel ring to be worn on the little finger of their dominant hand. The rings represent each student’s daily commitment to serving humanity through engineering. These students will follow in the footsteps of RPI graduates who, since 1824, have applied technology and innovation to solving the world’s toughest problems.

Founded in 1824 for the application of science to the common purposes of life, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the first technological research university in the United States.