Waltham City Council proclaims April 9 as Local News Day

The Waltham City Council has approved a resolution designating April 9, 2026, as Local News Day in the City of Waltham, underscoring the vital role that trusted local journalism plays in keeping residents informed and engaged. Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy also issued a mayoral proclamation recognizing Local News Day and honoring the efforts of residents who founded The Waltham Times, an independent, nonprofit news publication launched in 2024 to revive local news coverage.

The resolution was submitted by City Council President Robert G. Logan, and the City Council adopted the resolution at its meeting on Monday, March 23. The measure notes that local news organizations provide “verified, independent reporting” that helps residents make everyday decisions about schools, public safety, health care, small businesses, elections and community events. It further states that access to trusted local news “strengthens civic participation, supports transparency and accountability in government and fosters a culture of informed citizenship.”

The resolution recognizes Local News Day as a national day of action for “residents to learn about, engage with, and support the newsrooms that serve them” and together “celebrate the value of local news and information through community events, public recognitions and visible acts of support.”

“Local journalists serve as essential members of our community — attending public meetings, covering emergencies, highlighting community achievements and telling the stories that reflect who we are,” the resolution declares. 

On April 9, The Waltham Times plans to join news organizations across the country in marking Local News Day by inviting residents to learn more about the newsroom, subscribe to its newsletters and support its nonprofit mission.