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, 50+ min ago   (584+ words) Starting this fall, Waltham High School will be led by a new face: William Conard, an educator and principal with 30 years of experience. He is the fifth person to lead the high school since 2018. “It’s obviously a big school, very…...

12+ hour, 48+ min ago   (301+ words) Waltham’s public library just saw the highest year of circulation in its history — and its numbers continue to grow. Director Kelly Linehan presented preliminary statistics at the library’s Board of Trustees meeting this week. She announced a record growth year…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (230+ words) Calling all artists and community leaders: As of Sept. 1, the Waltham Cultural Council has been accepting applications for arts and culture projects planned in Waltham for the upcoming year. Last year, the WCC distributed over $50,000 in grants to 51 projects including…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (151+ words) The Parks-Recreation Board named a new recreation supervisor at its meeting on Sept. 9. Jessica Herwick, from Somerville, was selected after two rounds of candidate interviews. Herwick is a recreation, community engagement and education leader with more than 20 years of experience…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (638+ words) Waltham High School’s brand new preschool program welcomes its first cohort of 3- and 4-year olds this week, doubling as a childcare training site within WHS’s career and technical education program. Tucked behind the school, across from the CTE program’s cosmetology…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (305+ words) Healthy Waltham is looking for an original mural design to adorn its new Community Market, and the nonprofit is inviting artists of all kinds to submit ideas. The competition is open to local artists, students, community members and creatives. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (216+ words) Engineering met creativity in the ring Saturday as the sixth MassDestruction robot combat event drew nearly 400 builders and spectators — including 122 children and youth — to the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham. Competitors faced off in one-on-one matches that…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (66+ words) A community where people step up to help Waltham Times A community where people step up to help There are no comments on this article. - Common sense civility: we’re all neighbors, but we can disagree. Save my name and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (183+ words) American Legion band closes out summer concert series Waltham Times American Legion band closes out summer concert series For nearly 80 years the American Legion Band has been a fixture in Waltham, performing at parades, concerts and veterans’ events while welcoming…...