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ATTN. PARENTS! All Waltham Public Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 27th

There will also be no afternoon activities. Keep checking our... more ››

ban lift

The Waltham Snow Emergency / Parking will be LIFTED as of 2:00pm on Monday, January 26th! Please make note of car removal rules!

Any cars parked in School parking lots must be removed within 2 HOURS of ban lifting (or by 4:00pm on... more ››

parking ban

PLAN AHEAD! A Waltham Snow Emergency / Parking Ban will begin at 1:00pm on Sunday, January 25th for all streets.

Absolutely NO on street parking is permitted while the parking ban is in effect.

winter storm prep

A significant Winter storm is set to his Massachusetts this weekend - Here's how you can prepare!

A major winter storm is set to hit MA Sunday afternoon into early Monday. Even if the forecast is uncertain, you will never regret being... more ››

Waltham Common Events

Please see an attached note from the Mayor’s office regarding updated policy for use of the Waltham Common by organizations for events, etc.

Effective January 2026

All organized activities on the Waltham Common require a permit. Said permit must be issued in writing by the Mayor's Office in advance of... more ››

The Treasurer’s Office would like to announce that the 2026 City of Waltham Scholarship applications are now available and due b

The Treasurer’s Office would like to announce that the 2026 City of Waltham Scholarship applications are now available and due back by February 13, 2026!

The City of Waltham established a scholarship fund in 1987 to provide financial assistance to eligible Waltham residents for the pursuit of... more ››

National grid

National Grid is hosting a few upcoming, in-person customer assistance events in Waltham

National Grid is hosting a series of in-person and virtual customer assistance events to help residents manage their energy bills and... more ››

holiday lighting + parade

Save the date for our annual Waltham Santa Parade & Holiday Lighting on the Common!

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 29th

Santa Parade:

Notice of FY2026 Revaluation: Public Disclosure

*Notice of FY2026 Revaluation: Public Disclosure

Following state statutes and Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations, the Board of Assessors is completing the FY2026 Revaluation of all... more ››

Vets day

Veterans Day is next Tuesday! Here's an early heads up on the schedule next week

All Waltham City Offices. the Waltham Public Library, and Waltham Public Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11thParking will be... more ››

National Grid

FYI - National Grid is replacing the natural gas main in the area of Seminole Ave, Mokema Ave, and Lake Street

Here's everything you need to know:

Replacement of the natural gas main will take place in the following locations:

MWRA

Plan ahead! Overnight milling and paving operations along Lexington Street from Jack’s Way to the Waltham / Lexington municipal line begins Sunday, 10/26

As part of the MWRA’s Section 101 Extension Project, Contractors will commence overnight milling and paving operations along Lexington... more ››

pumpkins

It's that time of year again and free pumpkins will be available from 3:30-6:30pm on Tuesday, October 7th at MacArthur Elementary School on a first come, first serve basis

These pumpkins are free for residents to take and bring home! They will be located in the front area for easy pick up and monitoring.

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