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Here at the Waltham Times, we’re passionate about serving our city. We believe that independent local reporting is vital...
11/11/2025

Here at the Waltham Times, we’re passionate about serving our city. We believe that independent local reporting is vital in fostering a civically engaged, well-informed community.

If you appreciate our coverage of schools, local businesses, city government, arts and culture, sports and recreation, and all kinds of other Waltham events and activities, please know that it’s only possible thanks to donations from loyal readers like you! With your support, we can report more of the stories that celebrate and shed light on our city, and hold people in power accountable.

Right now we’re in the midst of our NewsMatch campaign. Every gift we receive between now and the end of the year will be doubled, up to $1,000 per donor. And new monthly memberships will be matched 12 times! That means your support today could go twice as far.

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The Salvation Army of Waltham rang in the holiday season Saturday with the launch of its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign, a com...
11/10/2025

The Salvation Army of Waltham rang in the holiday season Saturday with the launch of its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign, a community tradition that supports local families year-round.

The kickoff celebration began at 9 a.m. in front of Waltham City Hall, bringing together Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy, local business leaders, elected officials and residents to raise awareness of vital social services offered through the organization.

The Red Kettle Campaign funds programs providing food, shelter, utility assistance and holiday gifts to Waltham residents in need. This year’s local fundraising goal is $70,000, according to organizers.

https://walthamtimes.org/2025/11/09/hed-the-salvation-army-launches-2025-red-kettle-season-in-waltham/

National Grid crews have launched work to replace the aging natural gas main serving parts of Seminole Avenue, Mokema Av...
11/10/2025

National Grid crews have launched work to replace the aging natural gas main serving parts of Seminole Avenue, Mokema Avenue and Lake Street in Waltham, with 40 homes and businesses scheduled for upgrades over the next several months.

The construction — which started Nov. 3 and is expected to continue through Feb. 10 — will cover 7–91 Seminole Ave., 2–23 Mokema Ave. and 270–285 Lake St., weather permitting. Alongside the new main, workers will install updated service piping from the street to customer gas meters, part of a citywide effort to boost gas system reliability and safety.

https://walthamtimes.org/2025/11/09/hed-gas-main-replacement-begins-for-seminole-and-mokema-avenues-and-lake-street/

City Council will take up a public hearing this week for Middlesex Integrative Medicine, a planned ma*****na dispensary ...
11/10/2025

City Council will take up a public hearing this week for Middlesex Integrative Medicine, a planned ma*****na dispensary at 305 Second Ave.

MIM received a special permit from City Council in 2019, but returned before the council earlier this year to modify the permit, requesting a smaller building footprint. It has also notified the committee it intends to operate a recreational dispensary only and does not intend to continue with the medical ma*****na dispensary at the location requested in the original permit.

https://walthamtimes.org/2025/11/09/the-week-ahead-city-council-will-revisit-long-deliberated-dispensary-special-permit-hearing/

Victor Ventura Flores was scheduled to appear via Zoom at Waltham District Court for a pretrial hearing on Oct. 22 as a ...
11/10/2025

Victor Ventura Flores was scheduled to appear via Zoom at Waltham District Court for a pretrial hearing on Oct. 22 as a part of an ongoing case against him.

In fact, Waltham District Court Judge Ellen M. Caulo, who is presiding over his case, had previously issued an official legal request to U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to make sure Ventura Flores — at the time in ICE custody — could appear in court.

Ventura Flores, however, didn’t appear for his Oct. 22 hearing.

https://walthamtimes.org/2025/11/09/waltham-district-court-unable-to-locate-waltham-man-ice-detained-in-august/

The City of Waltham will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with a ceremony honoring all who have served, beginni...
11/10/2025

The City of Waltham will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with a ceremony honoring all who have served, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Circle of Remembrance on Waltham Common.

Hosted by the city’s Veterans’ Services Department and the Waltham Allied Veterans’ Council, the event will feature remarks and tributes to local veterans. Following the ceremony, the 19th annual Brick Dedication will take place at the Circle of Remembrance.

All veteran groups will assemble at 10:30 a.m. in the Elm Street parking lot behind City Hall. From there, they will march in formation to the Common for the observances.

In observance of Veterans Day
All Waltham city offices, the Waltham Public Library and Waltham Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Parking will be free at all pay stations on Nov. 11.
There will be no trash and recycling collection on Nov. 11. Pickup will be delayed one day the rest of the week.

https://walthamtimes.org/2025/11/09/veterans-day-in-waltham-and-holiday-schedule/

We believe that nonpartisan, unbiased news is essential to a healthy community. And, as a Waltham Times reader, we’re gu...
11/08/2025

We believe that nonpartisan, unbiased news is essential to a healthy community. And, as a Waltham Times reader, we’re guessing you feel the same way.

This year we’re fortunate to be able to participate in NewsMatch, a nationwide campaign to strengthen nonprofit local news. Between now and December 31, your investment in local news will be matched by NewsMatch, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000. That means a $100 gift becomes $200 — doubling your investment in the Waltham Times and the work we do.

If you’ve been on the fence about giving, there’s never been a better time. It will only take a minute of your time. Will you join in this collective effort to strengthen independent news in Waltham?

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The Waltham Lions Club will hold its annual Roadblock fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 7, from noon to 8 p.m. on Moody, Cresce...
11/08/2025

The Waltham Lions Club will hold its annual Roadblock fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 7, from noon to 8 p.m. on Moody, Crescent and Pine streets.

With local families facing rising hardship this holiday season, Lions Club members, city officials and volunteers will collect donations throughout the day to support food assistance programs at the Salvation Army of Waltham. Lions Club members will be posted along Moody Street, accepting contributions from motorists and pedestrians to help neighbors in need.

https://walthamtimes.org/2025/11/06/waltham-lions-club-roadblock-fundraiser-to-raise-funds-for-salvation-army-on-nov-7/

Fuerza Waltham will march from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 8, to protest ICE’s presence in the city. The march...
11/07/2025

Fuerza Waltham will march from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 8, to protest ICE’s presence in the city.

The march will start at the Waltham District Court at 38 Linden St., a site where immigrants who are complying with court orders have been arrested by ICE agents. The march will culminate at Waltham Common, where a candlelight vigil will take place for Waltham residents who have been arrested by ICE. Immigrants impacted by ICE will share their stories as well.

https://walthamtimes.org/2025/11/06/fuerza-to-hold-march-from-district-court-to-waltham-common/

As an independent, locally run, nonprofit organization, our loyalty is to the people of Waltham. That’s why we need you ...
11/06/2025

As an independent, locally run, nonprofit organization, our loyalty is to the people of Waltham. That’s why we need you to join us.

Right now we’re in the midst of our NewsMatch campaign, and it’s the best time for you to give. Why? Every new monthly donation is matched 12 times, and every one-time gift is doubled — up to $1,000 per donor. That means your support today could go twice as far toward funding the next story that needs to be told.

We need your support to keep bringing you the timely, trusted reporting that keeps people informed and connected. If our work has helped you stay informed and connected to our community, we hope you’ll give now. Can we count on you?

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