11+ hour, 40+ min ago   (733+ words) Seventh-generation cobbler John Elhilow has spent nearly 40 years repairing worn shoes with the kindness and care that have defined his work at Superior Shoe Repair in Waltham and Holliston. Growing up in Holliston, Elhilow learned the trade from his father....

11+ hour, 57+ min ago   (749+ words) For decades, the Waltham Clothing Exchange opened for new seasons in September and February. However, its reopening this fall was not certain. Long-time co-directors Joel and Susan Weddig worried they would have to shut down the Clothing Exchange — located at…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (503+ words) The Waltham Housing Authority approved new Section 8 payment standards after federal Fair Market Rents rose more modestly than in recent years, keeping its subsidy benchmark at 110% of those rents. On Sept. 1, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (262+ words) Four lucky households chosen by lottery may soon move into city-owned affordable housing. Two of the units are three-bedroom single-family homes on Mount Walley Road, bordering the Jericho Hill farm formerly owned by the Arrigo family. The other two are…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (675+ words) Waltham resident Anthony Wilson is promising a solutions-based approach to regulating the cannabis industry in Massachusetts, three months into his new role as one of three commissioners appointed by Gov. Maura Healey to the Cannabis Control Commission. In 2016, Wilson returned…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (581+ words) After Labor Day, boards across the city are kicking into gear for the fall. On Tuesday, both the Waltham Housing Authority — an organization that manages state and federal affordable housing properties and programs located in Waltham — and the Municipal Affordable…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (304+ words) Jake E. Marcus joins Davis Malm Waltham Times Jake E. Marcus joins Davis Malm Boston law firm Davis Malm announced that Jake E. Marcus of Waltham has joined the firm as Of Counsel. An experienced real estate attorney with a focus on condominium…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (401+ words) It takes a lot of corn to make more than 300,000 tortilla chips a day. At El Nacho’s Waltham factory, it also takes stone grinding, avocado oil, bold flavors and what co-founder Joe Cassinelli calls a little bit of magic. El…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (466+ words) Waltham’s police department is trying a new hiring strategy: This year, new recruits can apply even without prior police training. New hires will still have to go through police academy training before starting on the force.. According to Police Chief…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (148+ words) Tuesday, Aug. 25, dawned to blue skies and perfect late-summer weather, sunny but with a touch of cool breezes, foreshadowing the arrival of autumn. Dozens of families took the opportunity for a pleasant outing to visit the Family Health Fair hosted…...