Crime & Safety

Wellesley Police Chief Reading on Commuter Rail Polar Express

Chief Terrence Cunningham among those reading to group of 600 children on the MBCR's polar express ride.

 

Police Chief Terrence Cunningham will be taking the T tomorrow--to the North Pole. 

25 local youth charities and the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) joined together to bring 600 disadvantaged children on the Polar Express for a magical winter ride. The train ride will recreate that of the book, "Polar Express," and kids will be treated to a viewing of the film afterward.

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Cunningham joins Diane Patrick, Massachusetts’ First Lady; Secretary Coleman Nee, Secretary of Veterans' Services; Acting General Manager of the MBTA Jonathan Davis; and Hugh Kiley, General Manager of the MBCR. 

The Wellesley Police Department is also running a toys for children drive at their headquarters.

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Below is the full press release: 

All Aboard The North Pole Express! Commuter Rail Hosts Children’s Charities For Magical Winter Ride  

What: Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) will host 25 local youth charities on a magical North Pole Express train ride that will provide over 600 disadvantaged children & families with a unique holiday experience. This special event, which will recreate the heartwarming Polar Express Christmas story, will include local personalities and VIPs reading the story aloud to pajama-clad children aboard the train; decorated passenger coaches festooned in holiday regalia; holiday characters such as elves and reindeer; festive refreshments and gifts; and a special visit from Santa Claus. The travelers will also be treated to a special viewing of The Polar Express movie upon arriving back at South Station to top off the evening. 

When: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 Train departs at 4:00 p.m. (media please arrive by 3:30 p.m.)
Where: Main Concourse, South Station
Who: 

  • Diane Patrick, Massachusetts’ First Lady
  • Secretary Coleman Nee, Secretary of Veterans' Services
  • Jonathan Davis, Acting General Manager, MBTA
  • Terrence Cunningham, Wellesley Police Chief
  • Hugh Kiley, General Manager, MBCR

Children from local charities: Boston Centers for Youth & Families, Boston Housing Authority, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corp,  Friends of the Children–Boston, Smart from the Start, South Boston Neighborhood House, The Home for Little Wanderers Sponsors: Holly McGrath Bruce and David Bruce, Highland Street Foundation, Target, Standard Modern Printing Company, Au Bon Pain, Equity Office; South Station, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Why: MBCR is committed to serving the communities in which they operate. In working with these local charities that help less fortunate children, MBCR aims to make sure all participating children have a happy holiday.


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