Waltham, MA
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Get the morning briefBoard of Health cancels today's meeting
Oct 21 · City of Waltham →
Water main shutdown set for Thursday night near Main and Grant streets
Oct 21 · City of Waltham →
Early voting continues Tuesday at Rosario Malone Center
Oct 20 · City of Waltham →
Council committees take up $462,755 fire headquarters design loan
Oct 19 · City of Waltham →
Council to consider two Council on Aging appointments
Oct 19 · City of Waltham →
CVS hours and fortune-teller license renewals on docket
Oct 19 · City of Waltham →
Sweetgreen special-permit application listed for 96 Tower Road
Oct 19 · City of Waltham →
Finance committee to weigh $120,000 cemetery truck purchase
Oct 19 · City of Waltham →
Waltham weighs $9,000 more for public-lot EV chargers
Oct 19 · City of Waltham →
Council on Aging board meets this morning
Oct 19 · Waltham Times →
Monday, Oct. 19: City Council committees meet
Oct 18 · City of Waltham →
Civic Sunday gathering focuses on ballot questions
Oct 18 · Waltham Times →
Saturday, Oct. 24: Zero Waste Day at Nipper Maher Park
Oct 18 · City of Waltham →
Early Voting Open Today at Grove Street
Oct 17 · City of Waltham →
Lyman Estate Landscape Tour Today
Oct 17 · Historic New England →
Planning Dept. says Moody Street pedestrian plan is no longer in the works
Oct 16 · Waltham Times →
Traffic Commission meets at City Hall today
Oct 15 · City of Waltham →
Conservation Commission: Bay Colony project outside its jurisdiction
Oct 15 · Waltham Times →
Recreation Board meets today at 5:30 p.m.
The Waltham Recreation Board meets Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waltham Community and Cultural Center, 510 Moody St. The agenda includes departmental programs and park operations.
Oct 14 · City of Waltham →
Question 3 divides Democrats over primary system change
The Waltham Times reported that Question 3 would replace separate party primaries with an all-party primary. The story included state Sen. Lydia Edwards' opposition and her preference for ranked-choice voting.
Oct 14 · Waltham Times →
City Council tonight: Sweetgreen, CAVA permits and fire-station design loan
The City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 610 Main St., moved from Monday because of the holiday. The docket includes special-permit requests for Sweetgreen and CAVA at 96 Tower Road, an update on the police and fire headquarters redesign, and a mayoral request for an additional loan to design a fire-station building.
Oct 13 · City of Waltham →
MMA Board Holds Planning Meeting in Waltham Today
The Massachusetts Municipal Association's Board of Directors holds its long-range planning meeting from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Conference Center at Waltham Woods, 860 Winter St.
Emergency Planning Committee Meets Today to Review Tabletop Exercise
The Local Emergency Planning Committee meets at 10:30 a.m. at The Cube, 400 Beaver St., to review a tabletop exercise among other business.
Oct 13 · Waltham Times →
Waltham City Council meets Tuesday after holiday closure
Waltham City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Oct. 13, following Monday's Indigenous Peoples' Day closure.
Oct 12 · Waltham Times →
Vehicle strikes pedestrian near Moody and Pine streets
Police and fire crews responded Friday evening, Oct. 9. The woman was conscious and speaking at the scene and declined further treatment or hospital transport, according to a report published Oct. 11.
Oct 12 · Waltham Times →
Waltham housing advocates weigh in on Question 7
The November ballot question would bar residential lot-size minimums above 5,000 square feet. A Waltham housing group says it could allow some larger parcels to be subdivided, but estimates only about 20% of the city's lots are large enough.
Oct 12 · Waltham Times →
City Council meets Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m.
The Waltham City Council meets Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 610 Main St.
Oct 11 · City of Waltham →
Recreation Board meets Wednesday, Oct. 14
The Recreation Board meets Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waltham Community and Cultural Center, 510 Moody St.
Oct 11 · City of Waltham →
Traffic Commission meets Thursday, Oct. 15
The Traffic Commission meets Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. in the second-floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 610 Main St.
Oct 11 · City of Waltham →
Early voting Saturday, Oct. 17, for the Nov. 3 state election
In-person early voting runs Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rosario Malone Archive and Records Center gym, 260 Grove St.
Oct 11 · City of Waltham →
Police Investigate Fight at Kennedy Middle School
Waltham police are investigating a student fight at Kennedy Middle School after video circulated publicly. Mayor Jeannette McCarthy said several charges are expected, and questions remain about staff intervention policies.
Oct 10 · NBC Boston →
Conservation Commission Meets by Zoom Tonight
The Waltham Conservation Commission meets remotely via Zoom tonight, 7–10 p.m.
Oct 8 · City of Waltham →
David Daley Leads Voting and Representation Forum Tonight
Journalist and author David Daley and Ranked Choice Waltham organizers hold a free forum tonight, 6:30–8 p.m., at the Government Center, 119 School St. Topics include voting systems and ranked-choice voting; pizza will be served.
Oct 8 · Waltham Times →
Library Building Design Meeting Today
The meeting runs 1–2 p.m. at Waltham Public Library, with a hybrid option. The agenda covers design, site planning, schedule and budget updates.
Oct 8 · Waltham Public Library →
Plans Eye Homes and Rail Station at Waltham-Weston Office Parks
Streetsblog Massachusetts reported October 6 on plans for 300–400 homes at BXP's Waltham Jones Road site and 480 homes in Weston. The plans also include a possible new Fitchburg Line station and trail connections.
Oct 8 · Streetsblog Massachusetts →
Coffee with a Cop today at Mobil Mart on Trapelo Road
Waltham police host National Coffee with a Cop Day today, Oct. 7, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Mobil Mart, 1033 Trapelo Road. Coffee and pastries are free.
Oct 7 · City of Waltham →
Board of Survey and Planning meets tonight
The board holds its regular meeting today, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Government Center Auditorium, 119 School St.
Oct 7 · City of Waltham →
Council tells utilities to submit two-year construction plans
The City Council's Ordinances and Rules Committee voted to tell National Grid and Eversource that Waltham will enforce its two-year construction-plan rule before approving new utility projects. The rule aims to coordinate work and avoid repeated street repaving.
Oct 7 · Waltham Times →
Council votes to sell Government Center for housing
The City Council voted to put the Arthur J. Clark Government Center up for sale once city offices move, inviting housing proposals not limited to senior or family units. The city also finalized its purchase of the BrightBridge building at 600 Main St. for municipal offices.
Oct 7 · Waltham Times →
Mail-in ballot deadlines reviewed ahead of Nov. 3 election
Waltham Times reviewed mail-in and absentee ballot deadlines for the Nov. 3 state election, following a halted federal postal proposal. Late-arriving ballots made up a small share of Waltham's September primary ballots.
Oct 7 · Waltham Times →
Ballot-question open house tonight at Government Center
The Waltham Democratic City Committee hosts a free open house today, Oct. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 119 School St. Voters can hear from groups supporting and opposing the nine ballot questions.
Oct 7 · Waltham Times →
Three Kennedy Middle School Students Hospitalized After Consuming Unknown Substance
Three Kennedy Middle School students were taken to a hospital Monday, Oct. 5, after consuming an unknown substance during the school day. The school said all three were treated and are safe.
Oct 6 · CBS Boston →
Pre-Bid Meeting Today for Common Street Garage Renovations
A pre-bid conference for contractors is today at 10 a.m. at the Common Street Garage's Lexington Street entrance.
Oct 6 · City of Waltham →
Landowner Sues Over Waltham's BXP Rezoning
A landowner's state-court complaint, reported by Law360 on Oct. 5, alleges Waltham approved mixed-use rezoning for BXP but denied a neighboring owner's request for a similar housing-focused designation without explanation.
Oct 6 · Law360 →
City Council Committees Meet at City Hall Tonight
City Council committees meet Monday, Oct. 5, at City Hall, 610 Main St. Licenses and Franchises meets at 7 p.m., other committees meet when called, and the remaining committees begin in order at 8 p.m.
Oct 5 · City of Waltham →
Historical Commission Meets on Zoom Tonight
The Waltham Historical Commission meets Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Access information is in the meeting agenda.
Oct 5 · City of Waltham →
Mon., Oct. 5: City Council committee meetings, 7 p.m.
Waltham City Council committees meet Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 610 Main St.
Oct 4 · City of Waltham →
Wed., Oct. 7: Board of Survey and Planning, 6 p.m.
The Waltham Board of Survey and Planning meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Government Center Auditorium, 119 School St.
Oct 4 · City of Waltham →
Waltham closes for Columbus Day Oct. 12; trash pickup runs a day late
City offices, public schools and the library close Monday, Oct. 12, and parking meters and pay stations are free. Trash and recycling pause that day and run one day late Oct. 13–17.
Oct 4 · City of Waltham →
Open houses Oct. 6 for two rental homes by Arrigo Farmland
Waltham will hold open houses October 6 for two three-bedroom single-family rental homes abutting Arrigo Farmland. The homes are offered by lottery, and applications are due October 19.
Oct 3 · City of Waltham →
Charles River Walk cleanup today, 10 a.m. to noon
Volunteers are invited to a litter cleanup along the Charles River Walk today from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in the parking lot by Shaw's at 130 River St.; supplies will be provided.
Oct 3 · Temple Beth Elohim →
Birders look for migrating warblers at Bleachery Dam today
The Brookline Bird Club's Waltham field trip runs today from 8 to 10 a.m. Participants will look for migrating warblers, Ospreys, Wood Ducks and Great Blue Herons; the walk depends on the weather.
Oct 3 · Brookline Bird Club →
Waltham police widow says promised death benefit remains unpaid
On October 2, Patch reported that a Waltham police officer's widow said she had not received a $10,000 death benefit she expected from the Waltham Police Relief Association. The report cited tax filings and questions raised by the family about member benefits.
Oct 3 · Patch →
Waltham Man Indicted on Federal Cyberstalking Charge
Federal prosecutors announced Oct. 1 that John Anthony Proia III, 41, of Waltham was indicted and arrested on one count of cyberstalking. He is accused of making more than 40 harassing calls and messages to a former political adviser and her family. The allegations have not been proven; he is presumed innocent.
Brandeis Food Forest Grand Opening Today
Students for Environmental Action and the Sociology Department celebrate the Brandeis Food Forest opening today, 2 to 4 p.m., between Pearlman Hall and the Brown Social Science Center.
Oct 2 · Brandeis University →
Councillor Emma Tzioumis Holds Office Hours Saturday
City Councillor-at-Large Emma Tzioumis meets residents Saturday, Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St.
Oct 2 · Waltham Times →
Felton Street Owners Seek Zoning Changes That Could Enable Housing
At the Sept. 28 City Council meeting, petitions advanced to add 181–185 Felton St. to the Riverfront Overlay District and to allow four two-bedroom rental homes at 20 Williams St.
Oct 2 · Waltham Times →
ZBA Grants Setback Relief for Fern Street Garage
On Sept. 29, the Zoning Board of Appeals allowed a garage at 8 Fern St. to sit slightly closer to property lines than permitted. It also approved a small pool near the rear of a Gill Street property.
Oct 2 · Waltham Times →
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.
Sep 30 · City of Waltham →
Water Testing Today May Cause Discoloration in Waltham
The MWRA and the City of Waltham are testing water-distribution infrastructure today ahead of WASM 3 CP2 project work. Service isn't expected to be interrupted, but discoloration or lower pressure may occur in Waltham and western Watertown.
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