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Water Testing Today May Cause Discolored Water
September 30, 2026
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Water Testing Today May Cause Discoloration in Waltham
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, working with the city, is testing water distribution infrastructure today to prepare for a waterline shutdown for the WASM 3 CP2 Rehabilitation Project. Water service will not be disrupted, but discolored water and lower pressure may occur throughout Waltham and western Watertown. If your water is discolored, run the faucets until it runs clear, which may take about 10 minutes, before drinking it or using it for dishes or laundry.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Bentley Women's Soccer Rises to No. 3 in Division II Poll
Bentley climbed two spots to No. 3 in the IWSOC Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll on September 29, after a school-record 7-0 start.
Bentley University Athletics
Bentley Volleyball Sweeps Assumption for 10th Straight Win
Bentley beat Assumption University 3-0 in Worcester on September 29, extending its winning streak to 10 matches.
Bentley University Athletics
Info Session Tonight on Affordable Rental Lottery
The city holds an informational meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Government Center, 119 School Street. It covers a lottery for two three-bedroom single-family rentals at $2,900 per month.
City of Waltham
Bentley Field Hockey Hosts Franklin Pierce Tonight
Bentley hosts Franklin Pierce in field hockey tonight at 6 p.m. in Waltham.
Franklin Pierce University
Kids' Makers Club Makes Leaf Art at Library Today
Children ages 5 and up can make leaf rubbings and garlands on the library lawn from 4 to 5 p.m. The bilingual activity requires no registration.
Waltham Public Library
Teen Wordy Wednesdays Creative Writing at Library
Teens in grades 6–12 can join word games and improv prompts today from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Teen Room. No registration is required.
Waltham Public Library
Citizens Bank Recruiting Session at Bentley Today
Citizens Bank holds an informational recruiting session for students from 12 to 1 p.m. today in the LaCava Building at Bentley.
Bentley University
Toddler Time at Waltham Public Library Today
Children ages 1–3 can enjoy stories, rhymes, music and dancing from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the library, 735 Main Street. No registration is required.
Waltham Public Library
Teen Anime Club Meets at Library Tonight
The Teen Room hosts Anime Club for grades 6–12 from 6 to 8 p.m., with screenings, discussion and snacks. No registration is required.
Waltham Public Library
Free Squirrel Scramble Fun Run Tonight at 6:30
Somerville Road Runners and Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. host a free community fun run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., starting at the Waltham brewery.
Waverley Oaks Park
Free Trivia Tonight at Mighty Squirrel
Teams can play free trivia from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., 411 Waverley Oaks Road. The top three teams win gift cards.
Waverley Oaks Park
Plumbers' Supply Product Night at Birdie Bar Tonight
Plumbers' Supply Company hosts a product information event with a Kohler/Sterling representative from 6 to 8 p.m. at Birdie Bar, 411 Waverley Oaks Road.
Plumbers' Supply Company
Bentley Screens The Chambermaid Tonight
Bentley's Fall International Film Series shows The Chambermaid from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Lindsay 30. A stream is also available, and admission is free.
Bentley University
Women in Medicine Awards and Networking Event Tonight
The Massachusetts Medical Society holds its Women in Medicine networking and awards event from 6 to 9 p.m. at Waltham Woods Conference Center, 860 Winter Street.
Massachusetts Medical Society
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