Resident faces deportation after appeal dismissed

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Waltham man faces possible deportation after appeal dismissal

Gedion Masunsu, a 42-year-old Waltham resident who has sought political asylum for sixteen years, faces possible deportation after the Board of Immigration Appeals dismissed his appeal on September 15. Masunsu, who once aided U.S. troops in Iraq and took part in the Waltham Police Department's Citizens Academy, has spent the last 19 months in ICE detention at the Strafford County Jail in Dover, New Hampshire, where he leads daily prayer gatherings for fellow detainees.

Waltham Times

BrightBridge Community Shred Day rescheduled to October 10

BrightBridge Credit Union's free shred day at 600 Main St., originally set for September 26, has been moved to Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m.–noon, due to the storm.

Waltham Times

Clothing Exchange holds special Saturday opening for 70th year

The Waltham Clothing Exchange, marking its 70th year, is open Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at First Parish, 50 Church St., offering affordable clothing and household goods.

First Parish in Waltham

Waltham falls to Westford Academy, 41–13

Westford Academy defeated Waltham High's football team 41–13 on Friday, September 25.

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Gardening symposium brings speakers, marketplace to Bentley

The Massachusetts Gardening Symposium runs Saturday, September 26, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Bentley University's LaCava Conference Center, rain or shine.

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Waltham-linked care advocate receives national award

The Arc of Massachusetts CEO Maura Sullivan is receiving a national award; she says Waltham provider Work Community Independence may have already lost Haitian workers due to the end of Temporary Protected Status, though the provider did not respond to a request for comment.

Waltham Times

Melanoma 5K Run/Walk for Hope scheduled at Waltham High

The IMPACT Melanoma Hope 5K Run/Walk begins Saturday, September 26, at 8:30 a.m. at Waltham High School, 617 Lexington St., raising funds for melanoma prevention and research.

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Sukkot events scheduled at Temple Beth Israel

Temple Beth Israel hosts Sukkot activities beginning Saturday, September 26, at 25 Harvard St., continuing through Sunday, September 27.

Waltham Times