12+ hour, 27+ min ago   (594+ words) It’s that time of year again — temperatures are falling, trees are turning glorious autumnal colors and the City Council is back for its fall session. There’s a lot to discuss as the council comes back from summer break. This week,…...

13+ hour, 1+ min ago   (366+ words) A day of remembrance turned into a celebration of music and community when retired Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Daniel M. Clark brought his “Singing Trooper” performance to a packed Stanley Senior Center on Sept. 11. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Sgt. Clark…...

11+ hour, 41+ 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, 52+ 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…...

11+ hour, 58+ 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…...

12+ hour, 37+ min ago   (656+ words) A firearm was pulled from the Charles River by a citizen magnet fishing last week. On Sept. 7 at 1:02 p.m., police responded to the Prospect Street Bridge. A man who had been magnet fishing off of the bridge had pulled a firearm…...

12+ hour, 50+ 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…...

12+ hour, 54+ min ago   (329+ words) The Main Street intersection where a Shell station, John Brewer’s Tavern and Gore Place meet is “one of the most confusing” in the city, according to City Traffic Engineer J. Michael Garvin. The city is finally going to do something…...

13+ hour, 7+ min ago   (239+ words) Waltham man indicted on charges in connection with fatal altercation Waltham Times Waltham man indicted on charges in connection with fatal altercation A Waltham man involved in a fatal road rage incident in May was arraigned Friday in Middlesex Superior…...

20+ hour, 26+ min ago   (196+ words) Waltham commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a morning remembrance on the Waltham Common, honoring those who lost their lives and the heroes who responded. A crowd of more than 100 joined city leaders at the Circle of Remembrance…...