Police investigate TikTok apartment rental scam

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Police Report TikTok-Linked Apartment Rental Scam

On Sept. 10 at 11 a.m., police responded to a residence on Underwood Park, where a resident said he found an apartment listing on TikTok and called the number on it. He was asked to put down a deposit to hold the apartment, then paid an additional fee that was supposed to cover documentation needed to visit the property. He became suspicious, could not reach the number again, and reported it to police, who are investigating.

Waltham Times

Community Preservation Committee Meets Tonight

The Waltham Community Preservation Committee meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. via Zoom to discuss CPA funding for historic preservation, recreation and community housing projects.

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Waltham Schools Set Early Release Wednesday

Waltham Public Schools will have an early release day districtwide on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.

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License Commission Meets Wednesday

The Waltham License Commission holds its regular public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at 7 p.m.

City of Waltham

Waltham Football Shuts Out Chelsea, 43-0

Waltham High beat Chelsea 43-0 at Leary Field on Sept. 20 in its homecoming game; freshman quarterback Titan Haywood threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more.

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Bay Colony Apartment Plan Advances Amid Traffic Concerns

The Traffic Commission approved a traffic study for BXP's proposed 283-unit apartment building at Bay Colony, while raising concerns about cumulative traffic on Winter Street.

Waltham Times

Walk the Mass Central Rail Trail to Lunch

Waltham Land Trust leads a walk Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., from 1030 Main St. to Not Your Average Joe's, covering local wildlife, rail history and trail features.

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Not Your Average Joe's Fundraiser Benefits Land Trust

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Not Your Average Joe's will donate 15% of qualifying Waltham sales to the Waltham Land Trust.

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Fuerza Waltham Meets Tonight at Public Library

Fuerza Waltham holds a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Waltham Public Library; the meeting is not library-sponsored.

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Waltham Trans Alliance Meets Tuesday Evening

Waltham Trans Alliance meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Trustees Room at Waltham Public Library for trans residents of Waltham.

Waltham Trans Alliance

Teen Board Game Night at Waltham Library

Waltham Public Library hosts Teen Board Game Night Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring Clue, chess, Settlers of Catan and other games.

Waltham Public Library

Birdie Bar Summer League Plays Tuesday Night

Birdie Bar's six-week Summer League continues Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 411 Waverley Oaks Road, with two-person teams competing.

Waverley Oaks Park