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Have any hazardous waste to get rid of, such as such as paint, cleaning chemicals, fertilizers, etc? Join us for our next Minuteman Hazardous Waste Collection date THIS SATURDAY, July 17th!

Waltham residents can take their hazardous products to the Minuteman Facility in Lexington, MA, one weekend day per month (April - Nov).... more ››

See attached for the 2021 Municipal Election Candidate List!

See attached for the candidates list. There will be no Preliminary Election this year, as there are not enough candidates to warrant one.... more ››

Did you know Waltham has a curbside recycling program for clothing and a variety of household goods?

This free program is run by Simple Recycling in cooperation with Waltham’s Recycling Department. It is not run by the Consolidated Public... more ››

FYI - The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be using a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to reduce mosquito populations in Waltham on Thursday, July 8th!

Spraying will be done between dusk and 11:30 PM and is scheduled for areas of Waltham that are located west of Bacon St. between Plympton... more ››

Join us for this year's 4th of July Celebration at Leary Field!

The City of Waltham and Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy are pleased to announce this year’s 4th of July Celebration! Here’s everything you need... more ››

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is inviting local nonprofit organizations to submit proposals seeking to address housing insecurity and housing inequities in the communities surrounding the hospital, including Waltham

NWH identified housing insecurity as the focus of this Community-Based Health Initiative following a comprehensive review of critical needs... more ››

Registration for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway will begin on July 1st!!

The Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts State Lottery reminded the public that registration for the Massachusetts... more ››

Heads up! Tomorrow, the Water Department will be detouring Crescent St @ Moody Street and Chestnut Street @ Adams Street for water repairs

Repairs will take place at 369-370 Crescent St. Traffic will be sent down Chester Avenue & residents living on Norumbega Terrace will... more ››

The Waltham Police Department was awarded a record 8th Accreditation on May 20th, 2021!

Chief Kevin O’Connell and Accreditation Manager Danelle Hart are proud to announce that the Waltham Police Department was awarded a record... more ››

** HEADS UP! The Lowell Field Community Input Meeting that was scheduled for tonight has been POSTPONED due to the weather

It will be rescheduled to a later date this summer. Stay tuned...

Sending a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our residents, businesses, visitors, and of course, front line workers!

The COVID-19 Pandemic unfolded quickly, and drastically shifted every aspect of our daily lives. You ALL have been such an integral part of... more ››

The water main along Main St between Eddy St and Border Rd (Market Basket entrance) will be SHUT DOWN this Wednesday, June 16th, from 8:00am – 3:00pm

See the attached flyer that went out to affected residents last Friday for additional info. Please be advised that residents in the... more ››

Applications are now available for the free Waltham Police summer youth academy, which runs from July 6th - 16th! Open to Waltham youths grades 6th, 7th, & 8th

Completed applications can be turned in to address provided on the attached forms. Questions can be directed to SROs at your child's school... more ››

An update from Mayor McCarthy regarding the train horn / quiet zone compliance at railroad crossings in Waltham:

On behalf of the City of Waltham Traffic Commission’s vote and working in conjunction with Ward 4 Councillor John McLaughlin, Ward 5... more ››

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