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More Than Words opens expanded Felton Street thrift shop

The store at 56 Felton St. opened Friday, Oct. 9, after an Oct. 8 ribbon-cutting. It sells apparel, furniture and home goods and offers paid retail-training roles for young people.

Oct 12 · Waltham Times →

Main Street shops keep familiar names after ownership changes

Nickerson & Hills continues under new ownership as an independently owned ACE store, and PeiPei's Bakery kept the Mister Monut name and doughnuts. Dominican Grilled Chicken plans to reopen at 657 Main St. on Monday, October 12.

Oct 9 · Suzie Winchester →

Repligen completes BioLife Solutions acquisition

Waltham-based Repligen announced Oct. 6 that it has completed its acquisition of cell processing tools developer BioLife Solutions.

Oct 7 · BioSpace →

Boston AI meetup in Waltham demos AI at the edge

Boston AI holds a free meetup today, Oct. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. in Waltham, with interactive voice and vision AI demos and discussion of local and hybrid AI deployment. Registration is required.

Oct 7 · Integrated Computer Solutions →

Construction Groups Host Open House at City Streets Tonight

AGC Massachusetts' Building Women in Construction and Committee for Diversity and Inclusion host a free open house tonight, 5–8 p.m., at City Streets Restaurant, 411 Waverly Oaks Road. It is for architecture, engineering and construction professionals interested in volunteering, networking or joining the committees.

Oct 6 · Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts →

Dassault Systèmes Toastmasters Welcomes Guests Today

The Dassault Systèmes Boston Campus Toastmasters Club meets today, 12:15–1:15 p.m., at 175 Wyman St. and online. The club welcomes guests from outside the company.

Oct 6 · Toastmasters: Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island →

Foundation & Marine Contractors Hold Dinner Meeting Tonight

The Foundation & Marine Contractors Association holds its monthly dinner meeting Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at 380 Winter St.

Oct 5 · Foundation & Marine Contractors Association →

Boomerangs Thrift Shop Opens on Felton Street Friday

Boomerangs at More Than Words opens Friday, Oct. 9, at 56 Felton St., offering clothing, footwear, home goods and furniture. The expansion adds 12 youth-training positions at the Waltham site.

Oct 5 · Waltham Times →

MassAbility Workforce and AI Conference Today in Waltham

MassAbility's Workforce Innovation and AI-Driven Technology event runs today from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 70 Third Ave., with demonstrations, discussions and exhibits on technology, skills and workforce participation.

Oct 2 · Mass.gov →

Multi-Chamber Business Expo Is Today at the Westin

The Waltham Chamber of Commerce's Multi-Chamber Business Expo runs today, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Westin Waltham-Boston, 70 Third Ave. Admission is free, and the event is aimed at networking and sales leads.

Oct 1 · Waltham Chamber of Commerce →

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.

Sep 30 · Bentley University →

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.

Sep 30 · Plumbers' Supply Company →

Bentley forum connects aspiring board leaders with directors

Bentley University hosts an in-person board-leadership networking event Monday, September 28, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 175 Forest Street; admission is $250.

Sep 28 · Bentley University →

Commission approves licenses for two Waltham restaurants

The License Commission approved a license for a bb.q Chicken planned for 137 Moody St. and a transfer for Dominican Grilled Chicken, which plans to reopen at 657 Main St. on Oct. 12.

Sep 25 · Waltham Times →

Bentley hosts finance fireside chat with Dr. Irean Lakhani

Bentley University hosts a fireside chat with Dr. Irean Lakhani today, Sept. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Trading Room at 175 Forest Street.

Sep 24 · Bentley University →

Maple & High opens on Moody Street

NBC Boston reported Maple & High is now open at 482 Moody Street, in the former Da Vinci Ristorante space, serving barbecue alongside other dishes.

Sep 24 · NBC Boston →

Gordon's hosts English sparkling-wine masterclass tonight

A tasting of Gusbourne sparkling wines led by Master Sommelier Laura Rhys runs today, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Gordon's Main Street store; tickets are $25.

Sep 24 · Gordon's Fine Wine →

Council Advances Licenses for Pedals & Power, New England Transit Sales

Waltham's City Council preliminarily approved a secondhand-dealer license for bike shop Pedals & Power and a used-vehicle-sales license for New England Transit Sales on Sept. 21.

Sep 23 · Waltham Times →

Transportation company settles collusion case for $440K

JSC Transportation Services agreed to pay $440,000 to settle Massachusetts Attorney General allegations of colluding to raise special-education transportation prices, and must run an antitrust-compliance program for at least five years.

Sep 21 · Waltham Times →

City Streets offers $5 wing plates Monday night

City Streets Restaurant offers $5 wing plates from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in its bar area; the deal excludes takeout, the patio, and the main dining room.

Sep 21 · Waverley Oaks Park →

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