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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 ››

The Waltham Public Works Department has Composters available to Waltham Residents for just $25!

You can schedule an appointment for pick-up with Sarah Kelley by calling 781-314-3390 or emailing... more ››

Plan ahead! Water will be turned off on Lowell Street & Ash Street, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, this Wednesday June 9th for water improvements

This will occur from the intersection of Myrtle Street to Ash Street and on Ash Street from Newton Street to Lowell Street. See the... more ››

Join us Saturday, June 5th (9:30am-2pm), for the opening weekend of Waltham Farmer's Market!

The riverside location is near the Moody St pedestrian zone, and has plenty of parking (see attached map).

GOOD NEWS! The Woerd Ave Bridge Project is now complete and the bridge is now OPEN!

THIS FRIDAY, 6/4/21: A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 4pm with Mayor McCarthy, City Officials, and neighbors to officially... more ››

Please make note - construction is starting today on the Mary Early Foot bridge

The bridge will be closed during construction, which is anticipated to take 2 - 3 weeks. Apologies for the inconvenience. 

FYI - The Mary Early Footbridge did not start this week as scheduled (May 24th thru 28th)...

The contractor has informed us there is a delay in the delivery of the material. They anticipate delivery next week. We will update when we... more ››

Plans for the long weekend? Moody St Marketplace is OPEN for outside dining & retail! 

A reminder that portions of Moody St are now CLOSED & open to pedestrian traffic only to help support outside dining and retail. These... more ››

Here are all the places you can get free meals to go and groceries in Waltham from WATCH CDC this week, May 24-May 30th

Please remember to wear your mask and practice social distancing! 

fyi - The city gets its drinking water from the MWRA, which has tested the water and reported it's safe to drink

You may have read an article in today’s Boston Globe about PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) in some Massachusetts drinking water supplies... more ››

Please be advised the construction repairs to the Mary Early Footbridge is scheduled to begin on Mon, 5/24, through 5/28

The footbridge will be closed to the public during construction. The repairs should take approximately 2-3 weeks. “Bridge Closed” signs... more ››

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