The Waltham Channel

11/10/2025

GOOD FOOD, GOOD MOOD

Kennedy Middle School has a newly renovated kitchen and café.

April Liles, the Director of Food Services for Waltham Public Schools, invited city officials to a grand opening celebration on Friday.

Kennedy kids checked out the new space and enjoyed student favorites and farm-fresh local produce for lunch.

It’s been an exciting time for April, who was recently recognized by General Mills Foods for her outstanding contributions to school nutrition in Waltham. Congrats!

Photos: Peter Lobo

11/10/2025

THURS, 11/13, 6:30-8PM: Watch City Watches Movie Night presents a special evening in celebration of NOIRVEMBER: special guest curator, Eric Shoag, will be introducing and screening the
noir classic DETOUR!

Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer in 1945, this stylish and gripping noir follows a road trip gone wrong: the life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend. Working on a bargain-basement budget, Edgar G. Ulmer turned threadbare production values and a seedy, low-rent atmosphere into unforgettable pulp poetry!

11/10/2025

WE ARE WALTHAM NOV. 14

We Are Waltham continues Friday with six storytellers at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation.

In its fourth year now, the storytelling series “has brought almost 100 true stories to a combined audience of 1,000 or so viewers in an attempt to grow a stronger sense of community and connection through empathy and by learning more about the realities of others,” said organizer Chandreyee Lahiri.

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11/10/2025

HONORING VETERANS

On Friday, Kennedy Middle School students gathered in the field house as part of an event recognizing veterans.

All schools, city offices and the public library will be closed on Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11.

There will be no trash collection on Tuesday. Pickup will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

The city’s annual ceremony will take place on Waltham Common at 11:00 a.m.

Photo: Peter Lobo

11/08/2025

THAT'S THE SPIRIT

As the holiday season approaches, the Waltham Lions held their annual roadblock Friday on Moody Street.

Passing motorists donated generously to support the Waltham Salvation Army's Children's Christmas Fund.

Photos: Peter LeLievre

11/08/2025

ICE OUT OF WALTHAM VIGIL

Anti-ICE protestors gathered in front of Waltham District Court Saturday morning in a vigil organized by Fuerza Waltham.

The goal was “to peacefully and powerfully demand an end to the abductions and deportations of our neighbors.”

Waltham educators were among the demonstrators.

A march to Waltham Common followed.

Photos: Peter Lobo

11/08/2025

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

“SO MUCH TO BE PROUD OF”

The Waltham High School varsity field hockey team ( #18) lost 2–0 to Franklin ( #2) in the second round of the MIAA state tournament Thursday afternoon.

“We held them for a long time, we were prepared and played well, just couldn’t capitalize,” said head coach Taylor Scafidi.

After an outstanding 12–5–3 season, the Hawks are holding their heads high. Congrats girls!

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11/07/2025

MILESTONE MEN

With Veterans Day approaching, three remarkable Waltham World War II veterans were honored Thursday at the senior center.

Bill Creonte Sr., Bo Campbell and Ed Desmond have all celebrated milestone birthdays in recent years. Congrats!

Photos: Peter Lobo

11/06/2025