Police/Fire

Watertown Police Increasing Effort to Stop Impaired Drivers Over Holidays

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department:

The Watertown Police were awarded a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s (EOPSS) Office of Grants and Research (OGR) to increase the number of impaired driving patrols during the holiday season. Watertown Police will join other departments across the state and the State Police in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over (DSOGPO) enforcement mobilization. “When an impaired driver is behind the wheel, everyone is at risk – passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists sharing the road,” said Chief Michael Lawn of the Watertown Police Department. “These funds will increase the number of impaired driving patrols over the holidays. Regardless of the type or level of impairment, if a driver is operating the vehicle in a dangerous manner, they will be stopped.”

“Arranging for a sober ride home before celebrating should be a part of everyone’s plans this holiday season,” said Jeff Larason, Director of the OGR Highway Safety Division.

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!

Around Town

Santa Visits Watertown Square for Tree Lighting Celebration

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Santa Claus poses for photos during the Watertown Tree Lighting celebration. Dozens of children and their parents stood on a snow covered Watertown Square Delta Friday evening awaiting the delivery of a special package: Santa Claus. Frosty the Snowman entertained the crowd as they awaited Santa’s arrival. Saint Nick arrived in a Watertown Fire Department SUV for the ninth annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which was hosted by the Rotary Club of Watertown and Watertown Savings Bank. Santa Claus steps out of a Watertown Fire Department SUV for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Around Town

See Photos from the Commander’s Mansion Christmas Celebration

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Santa Claus was busy Thursday night at the Commander’s Mansion Christmas Celebration. The Commander’s Mansion decked the halls for the annual Christmas Celebration on Thursday night. Lights decorated the Commander’s Mansion inside and out. The line to visit Santa Claus stretched out the door, through the upstairs hallway and into two more rooms. Visitors could also spend time with Mrs. Claus. Dancers from Ballroom in Boston performed for the attendees of the Commander’s Mansion.

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.

Entertainment

Two Watertown Holiday Events to Check Out This Week

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Santa Claus waved from the middle of his adoring fans at the Watertown Tree Lighting Celebration. The Holiday Spirit will be in full swing this week in Watertown with a couple of events for people to enjoy. Thursday night, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 pm. the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Ave. will host a Christmas Celebration.

Around Town

Holiday Performances at Watertown Mall & Free Blood Pressure Screening

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The Watertown Mall announced its annual lineup of holiday concerts, as well as a free blood pressure screening. Holiday Performances

The Watertown Mall is proud to present the holiday performance list for the 2019 season. Groups of local middle, elementary and high schoolers will perform through the month of December. For more information regarding performances, please visit our website at www.watertown-mall.com. Holiday Performance Calendar

December 4 at 9:30 a.m.: Lincoln Middle School

December 5 at 6:00 p.m.: Boston University Academy

December 7 at 1:00 p.m.: Watertown Children’s Theatre

December 12 at 5 p.m.: Lexington High School Madrigal Singers

December 13 at 11 a.m.: Watertown Middle & High School Orchestra

December 15 at 2:00 p.m.: Boston Neighborhood Children’s Theatre

December 16 at 4:00 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 17 at 4:00 p.m.: Belmont High Madrigal Singers

December 17 at 5:30 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 18 at 5:30 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 19 at 4:00 p.m.: Belmont High Madrigal Singers

December 19 at 5:30 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 20 at 12 p.m.: Belmont Hill School

December 20 at 2:00 p.m.: Watertown Middle School

December 21 at 10 a.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 22 at 12:30 p.m.: Watertown Senior Center Mellowtones.

Entertainment

RSVP Now for Two Holiday Concerts at Perkins School for the Blind

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Perkins School for the Blind will host two holiday concerts. Perkins School for the Blind will host a pair of Holiday Concerts. See the announcement below. The Perkins Student Chorus, Chamber Singers, Music Makers, Handbell Ensemble, Instrumental Ensemble and vocal soloists will celebrate the season with a beautiful mix of choral, orchestral and instrumental works from around the world. Both concerts are free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible.