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Zoning board reverses previous decision, approves 340-unit apartment project

By Artie Kronenfeld

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April 30, 2026

After a long and contentious process, the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday overturned its own recent decision, granting a comprehensive special permit to developer The Davis Cos. for a […]

Waltham summit brings faith leaders together to tackle rising homelessness

By June Kinoshita

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April 30, 2026

Two-alarm fire at house on Autumn Lane extinguished, cause unknown

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April 30, 2026

Community celebrates sheep, history at annual Gore Place festival

By Linda Pinkow & Russell Adams

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April 28, 2026

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Business

High school students pitch engineering startups through innovative Spark Program

By Lea Zaharoni

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April 26, 2026

The Waltham Times announces special print editions

By June Kinoshita

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April 21, 2026

Waltham-based Kailera Therapeutics raises $625 million in IPO

By William Holder

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April 21, 2026

The Federal closes

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April 2, 2026

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Community

Waltham summit brings faith leaders together to tackle rising homelessness

By June Kinoshita

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April 30, 2026

Prospect Hill Terrace gathering brings ice cream, pizza and community together

By June Kinoshita

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April 30, 2026

Former assistant superintendent Dr. Nadene B. Stein receives Hero Award for contributions to Waltham community

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April 28, 2026

Waverley Oaks cycling fundraiser raises record $37K for cancer research

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April 28, 2026

Waltham senior center draws big crowd for flower workshop

By Steve Milmore

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April 28, 2026

Local weather

Sunday, May 3 – Cool, cloudy, and occasionally damp

By Matthew Moll

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May 3, 2026

A coastal low passing southeast of New England keeps Waltham on the northern edge of the system. While the heaviest rain should stay southeast, periods of light rain or showers remain possible, especially in the morning. • High: 61°F | Low: 44°F | Wind: NE to N 10–15 mph • Sky: Cloudy • Precipitation: 40% chance light rain

Arts & Culture

Steampunk Festival returns to Waltham Common May 9

By June Kinoshita

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April 30, 2026

Community celebrates sheep, history at annual Gore Place festival

By Linda Pinkow & Russell Adams

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April 28, 2026

Waltham Philharmonic explores “Darkness and Light” in May 3 concert

By June Kinoshita

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April 28, 2026

Arctic adventure meets comedy in ‘The Incredible Snow Woman’

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April 26, 2026

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Government

Zoning board reverses previous decision, approves 340-unit apartment project

By Artie Kronenfeld

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April 30, 2026

ZBA waves ahead permit to allow affordable housing at Cardinal Cottage

By Artie Kronenfeld

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April 30, 2026

City Council in brief: City considers buying building beside library as part of redesign

By Artie Kronenfeld

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April 28, 2026

Schools

359 students make third-term honor roll at Kennedy Middle School

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May 2, 2026

Former assistant superintendent Dr. Nadene B. Stein receives Hero Award for contributions to Waltham community

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April 28, 2026

State bars former Brandeis officer after student suicide case

By Steve Milmore

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April 28, 2026

Sports & recreation

Waverley Oaks cycling fundraiser raises record $37K for cancer research

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April 28, 2026

Hawks Sports roundup

By Steve Milmore

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Sports & Recreation

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April 26, 2026

Hawks Sports roundup

By Steve Milmore

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Sports & Recreation

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April 19, 2026

Waltham runners take on Boston Marathon with purpose and gratitude

By Steve Milmore

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Sports & Recreation

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April 16, 2026

Hawks Sports Roundup

By Steve Milmore

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Sports & Recreation

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April 12, 2026

Ideas

Teaching in the Age of AI: Probability and Proof

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February 24, 2026

Waltham needs more affordable homes. City Council has a solution

By Tom Benavides

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February 17, 2026

The people of Waltham deserve safer streets

By Guest Writer

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January 22, 2026

Our data, our decisions: Why Waltham residents must have a voice on surveillance

By Guest Writer

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January 18, 2026

Electric-powered two-wheelers present a public safety crisis

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December 9, 2025

Around Town

Waltham senior center draws big crowd for flower workshop

By Steve Milmore

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April 28, 2026

Topping out ceremony for Bentley’s Adamian Academic Center

By June Kinoshita

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April 19, 2026

Native gardens give pollinators the habitat they need

By Steve Milmore

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April 14, 2026

Public Safety

Cambridge man pleads not guilty to alleged false 911 calls reporting homicide

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April 30, 2026

Two-alarm fire at house on Autumn Lane extinguished, cause unknown

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April 30, 2026

Vehicle crashes into Cambridge Reservoir in Waltham; one injured

By Joseph Sharkey

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April 28, 2026

Spruce Street van fire extinguished with no reported injuries

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April 28, 2026

Fire department announces dates for annual fire hydrant testing

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April 26, 2026

Council seeks citywide surveillance tech policy

By Steve Milmore

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April 26, 2026

Comics

Liminal, Mass. Episode 40

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 39

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 38

By James Willis

Milestones

Michael Gaudet Jr, 1993–2026

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April 28, 2026

Thomas “Claude” Haché, 1947–2026, loving husband, father and grandfather

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April 28, 2026

Francis Dennis Mahoney, 1939–2026, was ‘a man of gentle spirit’

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April 26, 2026