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The Explainer: What is the PROTECT Act and how does it affect Waltham’s schools?

By Lea Zaharoni

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September 17, 2026

Since the 2023-24 school year, Waltham’s English learner population has plummeted, in line with school districts across the state. Educators attribute this phenomenon to a surge in immigration enforcement. The […]

The Explainer: Waltham’s City Charter is nearly 40 years old. How could it change?

By Charlie Johnson

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September 17, 2026

Design Waltham’s new police station and public works facility to save taxpayers’ money

By Amy Gortler, Kam Maali, Jessica Helm, Kaj Telenar & Melissa Karapanos

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September 15, 2026

City provides vague update on long-delayed Fernald conservation restriction

By Lea Zaharoni

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September 15, 2026

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Business

Bentley Social Innovation Incubator accepting applications for third cohort

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September 17, 2026

Cobbler John Elhilow keeping shoes alive in Waltham for nearly 40 years

By Charlie Johnson

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September 13, 2026

El Nacho brings traditional tortilla chip-making to Waltham

By Steve Milmore

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August 27, 2026

AeroShield awarded $140,000 in state climatetech tax incentives

By June Kinoshita

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August 25, 2026

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Community

Waltham Cares Dinner sets fundraising record for Chaplains on the Way

By Steve Milmore

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September 18, 2026

A cats’ tale: Lovebomb and Meowtek Industries

By THE CAT CONNECTION

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September 15, 2026

Volunteer needed to foster special cats

By THE CAT CONNECTION

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September 15, 2026

Cobbler John Elhilow keeping shoes alive in Waltham for nearly 40 years

By Charlie Johnson

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September 13, 2026

A revitalized Waltham Clothing Exchange opens its 70th season

By Betty Barrer

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September 13, 2026

Local weather

Friday, Sept. 18 – Sunny and warm

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September 18, 2026

Possible patchy for before 8am moves into another warm, sunny mid-September day. Some clouds come in overnight, but leave again by morning, with low to no rain chance. | High: 79°F | Low: 49°F | Wind: NW 3-8mph | Sky: Sunny; cloudy overnight | Precipitation: > 10%

Arts & Culture

Music, memories fill Waltham Senior Center on 9/11

By Steve Milmore

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September 13, 2026

Historic New England names new greenhouse manager at Lyman Estate

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September 13, 2026

Waltham Cultural Council opens arts funding applications

By Artie Kronenfeld

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September 10, 2026

Mass Honors Film Festival delivers on spectacle and offers new hope for the cinema community

By Charlie Johnson

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September 8, 2026

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Government

ZBA quickly approves second-floor addition to home under new regulations

By Artie Kronenfeld

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September 17, 2026

The Explainer: Waltham’s City Charter is nearly 40 years old. How could it change?

By Charlie Johnson

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September 17, 2026

Historical Commission backs Community Day Center request for CPC restoration funding

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September 17, 2026

Schools

Free vaccine clinics at Waltham schools

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September 18, 2026

The Explainer: What is the PROTECT Act and how does it affect Waltham’s schools?

By Lea Zaharoni

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September 17, 2026

Patriots owner Robert K. Kraft announces $10 million gift for Brandeis center for Jewish Life

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September 15, 2026

Sports & recreation

Waltham High School Hall of Fame to induct new honorees

By Steve Milmore

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Sports & Recreation

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September 15, 2026

Car wash raises funds for high school cheerleading program

By Joseph Sharkey

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Sports & Recreation

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September 15, 2026

Watch City Program gives Waltham kids a chance to compete

By Steve Milmore

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Sports & Recreation

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September 13, 2026

Register for fall skating classes

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Sports & Recreation

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August 25, 2026

Hawks football looks to build on last season’s experience in 2026

By Liam O’brien

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Sports & Recreation

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August 25, 2026

Ideas

Design Waltham’s new police station and public works facility to save taxpayers’ money

By Amy Gortler, Kam Maali, Jessica Helm, Kaj Telenar & Melissa Karapanos

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September 15, 2026

We are all ‘Breezers’ and we all deserve a voice here

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September 10, 2026

How about aligning mayoral and presidential elections?

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August 20, 2026

Towns surrounding the Quabbin Reservoir protect the water for 2.7 million people in Eastern Mass

By Matteo Pangallo

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August 9, 2026

Let’s get out of opposing corners to plan Waltham’s future together

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July 14, 2026

Around Town

Season opening for the Waltham Clothing Exchange

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September 15, 2026

From goslings to runway, a season on the river

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September 15, 2026

Dad shares excitement as sons start school

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September 10, 2026

Public Safety

Waltham man arrested on firearm possession charge

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September 17, 2026

Waltham man and former WPS substitute teacher pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse images

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September 15, 2026

Large brush fire subdued by responders from Waltham and beyond

By Joseph Sharkey

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September 13, 2026

Public safety report: Firearm pulled from Charles River by magnet fisher

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September 13, 2026

City will update Gore Place intersection for clarity, pedestrian safety

By Artie Kronenfeld

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September 13, 2026

Waltham man indicted on charges in connection with fatal altercation

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September 13, 2026

Comics

Liminal, Mass. Episode 56

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 55

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Summer break III

By James Willis

Milestones

Remembering Mark Arvid Wuonola

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September 17, 2026

Remembering Roman of Good Care Auto, one year later

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September 16, 2026

Yolanda M. (DiDuca) Cellucci, 1934–2026

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September 10, 2026