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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

They’re getting financially starved in the process. From the CommonWealth Beacon, originally published on August 2, 2026 For nearly a century, residents in the towns around the Quabbin Reservoir have […]

Elections 2026: David Solet

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August 6, 2026

Plan to end protections for Haitian immigrants could be ‘huge detriment’ in Waltham, says business leader

By David E. Gumpert

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August 6, 2026

African Food Festival returns to Waltham with authentic cuisine, culture and community

By Vivian Ainomugisha-Nakaana

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August 6, 2026

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Business

Plan to end protections for Haitian immigrants could be ‘huge detriment’ in Waltham, says business leader

By David E. Gumpert

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August 6, 2026

Main Street Moe’s closes as owner cites falling sales

By Steve Milmore

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July 28, 2026

Lower permit cost, good relationship may have landed biergarten in Watertown instead of Waltham

By Allie Ladjeva

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July 23, 2026

Waltham robotics company Vicarious Surgical to close

By Steve Milmore

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July 23, 2026

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Community

Senior Center this week: Karina Liendo returns

By Priscilla Elliott

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August 9, 2026

Waltham donors step up to help students prepare for school

By Betty Barrer

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August 6, 2026

Cat mom and son seek a loving home

By THE CAT CONNECTION

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August 4, 2026

Girl Scout Gold Award Project adds biodiverse beauty to Prospect Hill

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August 4, 2026

Senior Center this week: “Moonstruck” on Friday

By Priscilla Elliott

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August 3, 2026

Local weather

Saturday, August 8 – Partly sunny and warm with typical early August weather

By Matthew Moll

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August 8, 2026

Partly sunny and warm with typical early August weather. Highs will be in the lower to middle 80s. Most of the day should remain dry, but a brief afternoon shower cannot be completely ruled out. Confidence remains moderate to low given the longer-range forecast.

Arts & Culture

African Food Festival returns to Waltham with authentic cuisine, culture and community

By Vivian Ainomugisha-Nakaana

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August 6, 2026

Waltham Common concert draws big summer crowd

By Colleen Crotty Brennan

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August 5, 2026

Waltham High’s band camp teaches collaboration, confidence to young rockers

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July 28, 2026

Irish tunes grace the common

By Scott Ziegler

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July 28, 2026

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Government

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

Federal rule change could weaken protections for Waltham’s historic properties.

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 9, 2026

The week ahead: City asked to defend timeline on Fernald golf course

By Cyd Abnet & Lea Zaharoni

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August 9, 2026

Schools

Trainer Courtney Bourne champions fitness, athletics and student-athletes at WHS

By Josie Proskoczilo

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August 4, 2026

City Council declines to name school facility for John Daddona, honors Robert Eagle with arts wing instead

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 4, 2026

Waltham’s Jack Perry among winners of Rhode Island broadcasting scholarships

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August 4, 2026

Sports & recreation

Waltham teen heads to PGA Golf Management program — with a Big Brother in his corner

By Liam O’brien

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Sports & Recreation

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July 28, 2026

Nothing’s Impossible Baseball scores 15-plus years of inclusive activity

By Greg Levinsky

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Sports & Recreation

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July 19, 2026

Proposed Fernald golf course gets committee’s OK pending restriction

By Lea Zaharoni

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July 19, 2026

Enjoy the Charles River this summer

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Sports & Recreation

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July 16, 2026

A walk on the wild side: Waltham’s top nature areas to explore

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Sports & Recreation

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July 9, 2026

Ideas

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

As America turns 250, Waltham can renew democracy at home

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July 2, 2026

Replacing an empty parking lot with new homes is good for everyone

By Tom Benavides

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May 26, 2026

Massachusetts investors deserve protection, not press releases

By Helene Grossman

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May 12, 2026

Around Town

Africa Connect Food Festival draws crowd to Waltham Common

By Rob Kaulfuss

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August 9, 2026

Waltham residents make a splash at YMCA 5K race

By Colleen Crotty Brennan

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August 2, 2026

Wildlife, history and herbal tea: Farm walk traces Cornelia Warren’s legacy

By Emily Szczypek

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July 30, 2026

Public Safety

Suspected breakfast thief turns out to be a paying hotel guest

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August 9, 2026

Man with multiple warrants arrested on Pond Street

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August 6, 2026

Truck strikes pole on Weston Street, causes power outage

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August 3, 2026

Skateboarder injured in Main Street crash

By Joseph Sharkey

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August 2, 2026

Youth Public Safety Academy wraps up third week

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July 30, 2026

Court Report: Judges dismiss, continue cases

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July 30, 2026

Comics

Liminal, Mass. Episode 53

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 52

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 51

By James Willis

Milestones

2026 graduates from UMass Amherst include 23 from Waltham

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July 29, 2026

Beloved Plympton art teacher remembered for creativity and warmth

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July 28, 2026

Kathleen Fogg, 1949–2026, had a ‘ready smile and kind, affable nature’

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July 7, 2026