Man arrested after loaded shotgun found in home

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Waltham man arrested on firearm-possession charges

Officers went to a Lexington Street home on Sept. 6 for a reported dispute between roommates, and returned the next day after property owners said a shotgun left by a previous tenant was still inside. Police found the gun loaded in a storage bench, and an officer later determined that Patrick J. Rooney, 35, was subject to active abuse prevention and harassment prevention orders requiring him to surrender firearms. Rooney pleaded not guilty on Sept. 8 and has a pretrial hearing scheduled for Nov. 10.

Waltham Times

Gore Place hosts Boston-built furniture tour tonight

Gore Place offers a $25 evening tour of the 1806 mansion tonight, Sept. 18, from 7 to 8 p.m., focusing on Boston-built furnishings including pieces linked to Thomas Seymour and Isaac Vose.

Waltham Times

ZBA approves Lakeview Terrace second-floor addition

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a second-floor addition and a backyard garage-and-living-space addition for a Lakeview Terrace home, citing the lot's size, shape and slope.

Waltham Times

SpongeBob musical auditions held Friday evening

Alexander Children's Theatre School holds auditions for "SpongeBob: The Musical" tonight, Sept. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Piety Corner Club, by appointment for ages 12 to 19.

Waltham Times

Waltham High Hall of Fame induction is tonight

Waltham High School's Athletic Hall of Fame inducts seven former athletes and the 1972 baseball team tonight at the Sons of Italy; the sold-out event starts with cocktails at 6 p.m.

Waltham Times

Bentley women's soccer hosts AIC at 4:30 p.m. tonight

No. 7-ranked, undefeated Bentley women's soccer (5-0) hosts American International at 4:30 p.m. tonight at Bentley Soccer Field during International and Alumni Day.

Bentley University Athletics

Bentley's Falcon Weekend kicks off tonight in Waltham

Bentley's Falcon Weekend begins tonight with check-in from 2 to 7 p.m. and activities including an innovation showcase, technology open house, marketplace, family programming and a 7 p.m. Falcon Frenzy.

Bentley University

Waltham schools closed Monday for Yom Kippur

All Waltham Public Schools will be closed Monday, Sept. 21, for Yom Kippur, according to the city's official calendar.

City of Waltham

Historical Commission backs restoration funding for Day Center

The Waltham Historical Commission voted to support a Community Preservation Committee request to fund new siding and windows at the Community Day Center on Felton Street.

Waltham Times

Mazizo Musical performs at French American Club tonight

Mazizo Musical performs tonight, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. at the French American Club, 193 Elm Street; the show is for adults 18 and older.

French American Club

Prospect Hill volunteer workday planned for Saturday

Volunteers can help clear space for a Prospect Hill Nursery expansion or pick up litter at Prospect Hill Park on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Waltham Times

Library bookmobile to visit Farmers' Market Saturday

The Waltham Public Library bookmobile will park at Government Center, across from the Farmers' Market, Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Waltham Public Library

Boston Modern Quilt Guild meets in Waltham Saturday

The Boston Modern Quilt Guild meets Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Waltham Public Library lecture hall at 735 Main Street.

Boston Modern Quilt Guild

Beaver Street sidewalk project moves to bid-opening phase

The city scheduled a virtual bid opening for the Beaver Street Sidewalk Improvements project on Sept. 17; the solicitation stays open until a contract is awarded and requires MassDOT prequalification.

City of Waltham