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Looking to buy your first home? Register for WATCH CDC & Cambridge Savings Bank's June 2019 First Time Home Buyer course!

This class is certified by CHAPA’s Massachusetts Homeownership Collaborative. Graduates may be eligible for low cost mortgages and/or down... more ››

The Waltham School Committee invites parents, students, faculty members & community residents to join in the search for a Superintendent of Schools!

Please see the attached Focus Group Schedule for the Superintendent Search. The Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) will... more ››

Minimize storm-water runoff and start saving money by purchasing a discounted rain barrel! Deadline to order is May 28th!

Waltham is joining among the many communities in Massachusetts  that are advocating smart water practices by offering discounted rain... more ››

PLAN AHEAD - The Paving of Lexington Street (School St – Main St), Moody Street (RR Tracks – Bridge) and School Street (Hammond St – Exchange St) is scheduled to begin this Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

Paving of Lexington Street will begin first, followed by Moody Street, and ending on School Street. This work is weather dependent and rain... more ››

Heads up! The Woerd Ave bridge will be shut down near the end of May through December 2020, while MassDOT replaces the bridge. See detour plan that will be in place during construction attached:

** UPDATE: The State has just informed us that preliminary work on the bridge will begin just after Memorial Day, but the full bridge... more ››

Leland Home Senior Housing Lottery Announcement! Up to 5 studio rooms with 1/2 bath will be available to qualified applicants! Application deadline is May 24th:

The voucher Program is funded by the City of Waltham Community Preservation funds and administered by ... more ››

Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Collaborative for Healthy Families and Communities is inviting local nonprofit organizations to submit proposals to address disparities in high school graduation and dropout rates among Waltham students

Waltham community organizations, see attached press release inviting proposals for innovative community programming to address disparities... more ››

Waltham Council on Aging now has a shuttle van in addition to their medical van! The shuttle can bring you to the senior center, to the pharmacy, to visit friends, and other errands!

It will be available from 9 AM - 3 PM. These trips need to be scheduled just like the medical van by calling 781-314-3499.

FYI - Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC will be performing maintenance work at the Waltham Meter Station site off Trapelo Rd in Waltham from 5/20-5/24, which requires small amounts of odorized natural gas to be released intermittently

Please be aware that Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC will be intermittently releasing a minor quantity of odorized natural gas from its... more ››

Waltham Teens! In need of a summer job? Employment opportunities are still available for Waltham's Summerworks Program!

The City of Waltham is also accepting applications for their 2019 SummerWorks program. The program is a citywide effort to provide... more ››

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ivy Watts, Founder of "Beautifully Simply You", and Waltham Partnership for Youth are excited to announce Waltham's 1st annual Mental Health Awareness Event on May 25th!

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ivy Watts, Founder of "Beautifully Simply You", and Waltham Partnership for Youth are... more ››

On Memorial Day, Waltham Lions Club will be honoring veterans with a circle of flags surrounding the Circle of Remembrance on Waltham Common

All proceeds will benefit Waltham Veterans organizations. To purchase a flag, detach and return this form no late

Waltham Public Schools has set up THREE Community Conversations this month to discuss equity recommendations and priorities. All welcome to attend on 5/21, 5/23 & 5/29!

ATTN. Waltham Public School families, students, faculty, staff and community members! WPS has set up THREE Community Conversations this... more ››

Waltham City Council recognizes May 5th-May 11th as Public Service Recognition Week & awards Deborah Flanagan as recipient of the 2019 Kevin M Ritcey Award for outstanding public service!

In connection with "Public Service Recognition Week", Waltham City Council awarded Deborah Flanagan of the Waltham Housing Division as... more ››

The 3rd annual Waltham Lion’s Family Carnival, Hosted by Waltham Lions Club and Fiesta Shows, will be held THIS WEEK, Wednesday, May 8th – Sunday, May 12th, at Cornelia Warren Field in Waltham (140 Beaver St)!

Come join us for rides, raffles, food and fun! All proceeds support local Waltham charities and organizations that align with the Lions... more ››

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