Going to be nearby school street. Over the moon to be moving to Watertown (moving from Brighton, so I've always sort of known the area).
Wondering what I need to know / any good recommendations you have for really anything!
Can be Watertown or any of the surrounding towns. Thanks in advance!
Matt here. Boston is my home. I organize Walking Talking Men Boston. This is a walk to get outside & make friendships in community.
Purpose:
-To give men a non judgmental space to talk about what’s going on for us.
-To open the door to a community of local friendships with men in a world that often makes that difficult to find/maintain.
Time:
Every Friday, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
Location:
Exactly at the “Chestnut Hill Reservation” Google Maps location.
At the Stone Building by the water past Reilly Memorial Rink.
Coordinates: 42°20'08.8"N 71°09'14.5"W
No sign ups. Simply show up!
Parking:
A parking lot & street parking.
The walks:
Guys catch up for 5 minutes, we break into pairs, then we walk. Conversations go where they go depending on the needs of each man. Meet back at the Stone Building at 6:30pm. After we get Pino’s Pizza.
Optional Food After:
We’ve been getting Pino's Pizza or Eagle's Deli which has been an incredible time.
Every Man is Welcome:
Men of any age, identity, & trans men are welcome.
Rules:
• Be yourself
• No hate speech
• Respect confidentiality
• Show up with kindness & respect
Disclaimer:
Walking Talking Men is not therapy, coaching, men’s work, religious, a political group, we are not a men’s rights group. We are creating real, lasting, local friendships for men in our neighborhood.
Contact:
If you’d like, send me a message! Why does this appeal to you?
walkingtalkingmenboston@gmail.com
Want to show up for other men for your own walk? It's as easy as making a post and getting out there!
https://walkingtalkingmen.org/
With love and respect,
Matt
P.S. I'm grateful! I facilitated a public discussion on Male Loneliness. People shared their stories, what can be done about loneliness, & how people want to be connected.
https://www.meetup.com/civic-discussion-meetup/events/313809759/
If people keep finding it valuable, I'm glad to have more discussions.
P.P.S. I could use some help! If you know individuals or organizations that facilitate authentic connection, please let me know. If you know people who care about community building please let me know. Doesn't have to be grand. I'd love to speak with them. Thank you. :)
Hello. I am moving to an apartment on School st. close to Wicked Bagels. My only concern is the parking ban in the winter. We have two cars, so one of them would have to be street parking. Does anyone know any lots or does anyone rent a spot where I can pay to park for winter months?
Thank you neighbors!
Good evening folks, I would like to share a small, free public transit dashboard app I've been working on. It displays nearby routes and incorporates travel time into the MBTA's prediction data.
Link: https://ttimes.boston/
You can tap on a headsign to see some more details, including the closest stop to walk to, and you can tap on an individual trip to see its stops and associated predictions.
The countdown timers the displays are (vehicle travel time - your travel time), i.e. the amount of time you would wait at the stop or station if you left your current location right now.
Let me know what you think!
Halva Restaurant to open in former Not Your Average Joe's space!
Hi, in classic mid-life crisis fashion I’m thinking about taking up running. Any places in Watertown area you guys like to run? So that I could maybe get a boost of motivation by looking at something other than houses and the main road. Any suggestion is much appreciated:))
I just heard a very loud and distant bang seemingly coming from the west at around 11:52. Anyone else hear it?
We are looking for a 2.5 or 3 bd house in watertown or nearby. On the budget friendly side. Is zillow the only place to look for houses? Any tips on how to look for one in other places is appreciated. Thank you.
Small nonfiction book club meeting Saturday May 30 (10am–noon) at the Somerville Public Library (Central Library auditorium).
We’re reading Being Wrong by Kathryn Schulz — about why people hate being wrong and how that shapes behavior.
No pressure to finish the book. Open to anyone in the area.
Link to join in comments.
(Also: the library is just the venue, not sponsoring the event.)
I need a plumber. I used these guys about 5 years ago and they were great. I recently went to their website and I see they have retired and closed the business. If you were an old customer of theirs who are you using now for your plumbing needs?
My specific need is the pressure relief valve on my gas boiler is leaking a small amount of water.
I’m taking my MA road test at watertown rmv soon and my current permit is expiring same date as my work visa expiration date (June). Now I want a standard Massachusetts driver’s license (normal 5-year expiration), not a limited-term REAL ID license that expires with my immigration document.
I’ve seen people saying they “downgraded” from REAL ID / limited-term to standard license by making a renewal appointment. My question: can I do this BEFORE the first license card is issued (for example, right after passing the road test)?
If not, after passing the road test, do I need to wait until the physical license card arrives first, or can I immediately book the renewal/reissue appointment and switch to a standard license before the first card is mailed?
I’m hoping I wouldn’t have to wait for the first card to arrive and only then book the renewal appointment, because my visa expires pretty soon and I’m worried about not being able to use my license if the renewal takes too long.
If anyone in Massachusetts has done this, especially on OPT / STEM OPT / H1B / F1, I’d really appreciate hearing how it worked. Thanks!