National Grid Stages Crews Ahead of Weekend Storm

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National Grid stages emergency crews ahead of severe weekend storm

National Grid said it has secured additional crews and positioned equipment and materials across Massachusetts ahead of an early fall coastal storm expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain and possible flooding through the weekend. Forecasts call for peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph in Eastern Massachusetts and 3 to 5 inches of rain in some areas. The utility says it will respond to outages or damage as safely and quickly as conditions allow.

iBerkshires.com

West End Country Band performs Sunday in Waltham

The West End Country Band plays country favorites and dance music Sunday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at the French American Victory Club, 193 Elm Street, Waltham.

Patch

Girl Scouts host troop gathering at Waltham Public Library

A Girl Scouts meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Lecture Hall of the Waltham Public Library.

Waltham Public Library

Bentley falls 1-0 to American International in Waltham

American International scored in the first half to beat Bentley 1-0 in a men's soccer match played in Waltham on Saturday, September 26.

Bentley University Athletics

Waltham Social hosts Sunday coffee meetup

Friends Beyond Boston ~ Waltham Social holds a coffee meetup Sunday, September 27, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Café on the Common, 677 Main St. Advance RSVP required.

Friends Beyond Boston ~ Waltham Social 20's to 40's

The Boston Stitches plans Sunday afternoon meetup

The Boston Stitches meets Sunday, September 27, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Panera Bread, 1030 Main St.; participants can bring their stitching projects.

The Boston Stitches

Felton Street Riverfront Zoning Amendment Notice Published

A notice published Monday, Sept. 14, announced a joint hearing by the City Council and Board of Survey and Planning on a Union Avenue LLC petition to expand the Riverfront Overlay District over 18,567 square feet at 181-185 Felton Street.

Boston Herald

Boston Children's Waltham Campus Earns National Honor Roll

Boston Children's Hospital made the 2026-27 U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll; its Waltham campus at 9 Hope Ave. offers specialty, surgical, imaging and inpatient services.

Waltham Times

Volunteer Guide Highlights Fall Opportunities Across Waltham

A Waltham Times guide published Sept. 22 highlights volunteer opportunities across the city, including food assistance, tutoring, farm work and nonprofit support.

Waltham Times

Hardy Pond health advisory continues

Hardy Pond remains under an advisory for harmful cyanobacterial blooms; the Waltham Health Department advises residents to avoid contact with the water and follow posted guidance.

City of Waltham

First Parish Steeple Project Gets Additional Funding After Contractor Goes Silent

The First Parish steeple project received additional funding after its contractor stopped responding, the Waltham Times reported.

Waltham Times