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City firefighters this month have responded to multiple brush fires, a consequence of the region’s drought conditions. A single fire engine responded on Nov. 13 to a brush fire on Newton Street at River Street by Connors Memorial Swimming Pool and cleared the area within about 20 minutes. Engine 2 and Tower 1 on Nov.… Read more: Fire Department responds to multiple brush fires so far this month

By JOSEFINA CASPER Waltham Times Contributing Writer Housing experts and community voices took on the causes of Waltham’s tight housing market, highlighting the consequences of what it termed a “housing crunch” at a panel discussion last week.  They said significant rises in rents and a shortage of affordable units are forcing many out of the… Read more: Waltham panel addresses causes, possible solutions to Waltham’s ‘housing crunch’

Former City Councilor Joseph T. Maguire Sr. recently died. He was 98. A longtime Waltham resident, he was remembered for his service to the country and the city. Current city councilors at their meeting last week remembered Maguire for the contributions he made in his personal, professional and civic life and honored him with a… Read more: Joseph T. Maguire, former city councilor, state representative dies

By WILLIAM HOLDER Waltham Times Contributing Writer Correction: The Waltham Repair Cafe was originally reported as Nov. 1. That was a typographic error. The correct date is Nov. 16. They came bearing broken lamps, ailing blenders, dead record players, bicycles – items large and small, complicated and simple. Their destination was the Waltham Repair Cafe,… Read more: Waltham Repair Cafe offers repairs and community – both for free

By CHRISTIAN MAITRE Waltham Times Contributing Writer Escapology opens in Main Street plaza Escapology is bringing storyline-driven escape room adventures to Watch City. Located on 1030 Main St., the newly-opened establishment lets groups book themed experiences such as Mansion Murder, Arizona Shootout: Most Wanted and Cyber Heist. Groups have an hour to complete a series… Read more: Business Roundup: Escapology opens and other news from the city’s business community

By AUBREY HAWKE Waltham Times Contributing Writer A new mid-rise apartment building is scheduled to open next summer. The six-story complex, located at 73 Pond St., next to the new Mass Central Rail Trail, already rises above surrounding structures and is visible from area streets.  The building is expected to have 210 units, with a… Read more: New six-story apartment building will hit the market next summer

By AUBREY HAWKE Waltham Times Contributing Writer At last week’s City Council meeting, the council The full City Council meeting recording can be found here. If you value stories like this, please support The Waltham Times through a tax-deductible gift.

By AUBREY HAWKE Waltham Times Contributing Writer A crowd gathered on Waltham’s newly renovated Riverwalk Park last Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the park’s recent reconstruction and to mark the official opening of the city’s 3-mile-long section of the Mass Central Rail Trail. The event also celebrated the successful collaboration of the city and the Massachusetts Department… Read more: Ribbon-cutting event celebrates Riverwalk and Rail Trail achievements

By AUBREY HAWKE Waltham Times Contributing Writer After years of ongoing issues with construction on Lexington Street, the City Council has created a resolution aiming to support impacted residents and businesses.   The resolution, which was approved at the Nov. 12 City Council meeting, asks council members to “investigate ways to accelerate this project and mitigate… Read more: City Council takes action on Lexington Street construction 

By AUBREY HAWKE Waltham Times Contributing Writer Uma Flowers, a family-run local marijuana dispensary, said it will open its new Waltham store by March 2025. This would be the first marijuana dispensary to open in Waltham, though others are also in the process of opening stores.  Representatives of Uma Flowers spoke at the joint City… Read more: Waltham’s first marijuana dispensary to open in March