Homegrown storytelling program gives voice to city residents, fosters community
By MARY K. PRATT Waltham Times Contributing Writer Local storytellers are set to take the stage this week as part of the We are Waltham series of events. These storytellers […]
Upcoming forum lets Waltham hear from state rep. candidates
By AUBREY HAWKE Waltham Times Contributing Writer The city’s League of Women Voters will host a state representative candidates night at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 10, at Clark Government […]
City plans construction on two downtown parking lots this month
By JUNE KINOSHITA Waltham Times Contributing Writer The city Engineering Department will start construction and upgrades at two municipal parking lots this month. One lot is at the intersection of […]
City Council takes up resolution on zoning variances
The City Council last week took up a resolution questioning whether zoning variances have gone too far and calling for more study of the issue.
Mosquito in Waltham tests positive for West Nile Virus
By AUBREY HAWKEWaltham Times Contributing Writer A mosquito in Waltham recently tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Waltham has been at a […]
City Council to hear petition for six-story hotel on Main Street
The City Council on Monday night will hear a petition from 1265 Main Street LLC and J&Co. to build a six-story hotel on Main Street. The proposed hotel would include several amenities including 135 parking spaces, a restaurant and a bar.
School Committee announces high school tours, equity audit
Updates on the new high school dominated last week’s brief School Committee meeting.
Superintendent Marisa Mendonsa told committee members at their Sept. 18 meeting that half-hour public tours are being offered at the recently opened Waltham High.
Police ID source of weekend shooting threat against McDevitt
By AUBREY HAWKEWaltham Times Contributing Writer The Waltham police chief and the city’s school superintendent on Monday evening announced that they had identified the source of a weekend threat against […]
The Waltham Times logo: Design choices link the city’s past and future
We at the Waltham News Alliance know Waltham is a great city. We also know that Waltham deserves a great newspaper. At our founding this spring, we set out to […]
At Farmers’ Market, the Waltham News Alliance shares plans for the future
As The Waltham Times project grows, so do opportunities for community outreach and involvement. A recent outreach event of note was our presence at the Waltham Farmers’ Market on June […]