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Waltham Firefighters Local 866 were joined Friday by Waltham Police officers to receive a Thin Blue Line Flag honoring the memory of Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and all police officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
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After months of discussion, Waltham Traffic Commission voted to repeat last year’s shutdown of Moody Street from High to Pine Streets from May 1 to October 31.
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Traffic commission voted Thursday to repeat last year’s shutdown of Moody St from High to Pine Streets from May 1 to Oct 31.
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"He was a compassionate police officer who always looked out for the underdog," said WPD Chief Kevin O'Connell.
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Congrats to WPD Officer Ann Frassica, just named 2018 Massachusetts School Resource Officer of the Year by
@MJPOA
! Via
@JohnFrassica
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Congrats to 25 yr veteran WPD officer Chuck DiChiara, recently appointed Statewide Coordinator of Defensive Tactics & Police Use of Force for 358 LEAs and 19,000 officers across the state. 📸 Peter Lobo
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WHS senior Tammi Wang named the Waltham Boys & Girls Club's 2020 Youth of the Year. This Keystone Club president has been accepted to Tufts to study economics. Congrats!
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With an arraignment pending, Waltham District courtroom and lot packed with Waltham Police and National Grid workers mourning two men killed while doing their jobs.
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After 32 years Dwight “Dewey” Anderson retired from WFD.
In 2007, during the Sal’s Restaurant fire, Dewey rescued 2 firefighters who fell into a bsmt when a floor collapsed. 📸Peter Lobo
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Plympton school librarian Judi Paradis will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from MA School Library Assoc in late March. Photo via Principal Steve Duffy.
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The two other Waltham police headed to Puerto Rico: Officer Patrick Dean (left) and Detective Jorge Orta. All 3 fluent in Spanish.
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Congrats to Sgt John Brooks who retired from Waltham Police Friday after 32 years. Peter Lobo photos.
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After Poulin was sentenced, Tyler's mom Deanne made a statement.
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Mayor interrupts Wednesday's school committee meeting with tragic announcement. “I have been notified that one member of our family, a police officer, has passed away. So I ask you to keep that officer and his family in your prayers,” she said.
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WHS teachers and others cruised around town Sat, honking and congratulating seniors headed to college this fall. Outstanding spirit! Peter Lobo pics.
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Joey LaCava dominates in Ward 5, earning re-election with nearly twice as many votes (610) as first-time candidate Chris Gamble (317).
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While vacationing on a Cape Cod beach, Waltham police officer Paul Tracey performed CPR on an unresponsive female overdose victim, saving her life. Great job!
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Wow. In 2 days, 250 donors raise $12,500 to fund nursing tuition for "incredibly friendly" Nigerian WHS senior with a harrowing story of loss and hope.
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400 wins for WHS boys hockey coach John Maguire. Congrats!
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After 16 yrs at WPS, WHS senior housemaster Tim McMahon leaving June 30 to become principal of North Middlesex Regional High School. He will be missed!
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Retired Chateau owner Lou Nocera died on Wed at age 91. Remembered as a great man who grew a family business into a successful chain, helped countless Waltham residents and preserved Waltham history through philanthropy.
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Congrats to 2018 Stroum Family Waltham Scholarship winners: Ashley Kamal (orange top), Sean Martinos (light gray top), Priya Patel and Nathan Vega (both absent). Full tuition to Brandeis. Congrats!
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Friday's Waltham Black Lives Matter Protest on Waltham Common drew more than a hundred, including many WHS students amplifying a movement for justice that has swept the nation. Photos: Peter Lobo
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Crazy sequence as lightning strikes a Trapelo Road utility pole, then interior lights strobe bizarrely at the Star Market nearby not long after. Developing...
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Sharline Nabulime (384 votes) beat Sean Durkee (299) to win the Ward 6 special election. Originally from Uganda, she becomes the first African-American to earn a Waltham city council seat.
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Hawks parade and ceremony at city hall. 2018 state champs! Photos: Peter Lobo
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Waltham police salute a hearse carrying slain Auburn police officer Ronald Tarentino, 42. Peter Lobo pic
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After closing over COVID in 2020, Embassy Cinema off Moody reopening Friday, Sept 10.
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Led by fired-up Waltham youth, hundreds rallied, marched and demanded change at Saturday's BLM event, which started at WHS and ended at Leary Field.
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Spotted Saturday around 2 pm on 128 in Waltham, a long procession of pickup trucks with patriotic flags, many honoring police.
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Procession Thursday through Waltham carried the remains WPD Officer Paul Tracey to Brasco funeral home on Moody Street. 📸 Peter Lobo
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Waltham fire chief Paul Ciccone retiring after 33 years with WFD. Thank you for your service to the city! Photo: Peter Lobo
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BREAKING: Waltham bomb threat suspect, 24-year-old Ryan S. Lin of Newton, caught.
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Over the last week, Main Street Gulf customers and owner George Michael raised roughly $37K for 3 Waltham non-profits that have served youth during the pandemic.
@HealthyWaltham
@Walthambgc
@Waltham4Youth
Great job!
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Waltham firefighter Dan Steede retired after 26 years. Colleagues gave him a lift to his Waltham home, where his wife and daughter were waiting.
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After 37 years, WPD Detective Jimmy Auld is retiring. For many years, he investigated sex crimes and kept Waltham residents safe from sex offenders. All the best!
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The true of meaning of Christmas? Someone left a box full of free knitted winter hats in the gazebo on the common! "Take one and keep warm..."
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Our freelance photog Peter Lobo celebrated 50 years of marriage to wife Sally at La Campania. Congrats!
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Assistant Principal Steve Duffy served turkey dinners to students at Whittemore Thursday. Yum!
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New Waltham firefighters were sworn in and current firefighters were promoted during a ceremony at Moody Fire Station Thursday. Congrats! 📸 Peter Lobo
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Congrats to Waltham Police Chief Keith MacPherson who retired Wednesday after 41 years with WPD. 📸 Peter Lobo
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4 new Waltham firefighters will graduate from the state academy on Friday. Congrats (L to R): Frank Dalo, Andrew Bennett, Benjamin MacEwen and Daniel Segreve.
@MassDFS
photo
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Congrats to MacArthur PTO (Shannon Juliano, Katie Laughman) and Principal Jane Gately on awesome new play structure! Incredible community effort to get it done. Peter Lobo pics
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Viral effort underway to help family of Waltham police officer and father of 3 Charlie Gryska, 33, who is battling rare and aggressive brain tumor.
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Congrats to WHS senior Priya Patel, a 2018 Coca-Cola Scholar! 1 of only 150 nationwide (and 1 of 3 in MA), she will receive a $20K scholarship at banquet in April. Excelsior!
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Congrats to Waltham Police Captain Donnie Russo, who just retired after 37 years on the force. Thanks for your service!
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Another mighty moment!
@MightySqrl
issued pouring permit this wk. Dec. 7 tentative open date for sweet new brewery/taproom at 411 Wav Oaks Rd
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“Like the Oscars of the culinary world.” Gustazo chef and Waltham resident Patricia Estorino nominated for prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northeast. Winner announced in June. Congrats!
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Longtime WHS athletic trainer Deb Riggot recognized earlier this week during Hawks game at Bentley. Deb is retiring after 32 years. Congrats! Peter Lobo pic.
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For the second time, Gustazo Chef (and Waltham mom and wife) Patricia Estorino named James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef in the Northeast. Winners announcement in June. Congrats!
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800+ runners and walkers participated in the
@MoodyStreet5K
Sunday. All money to programs for Waltham schools.
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WHS associate principal Brenda Peña (WHS Class of '98) selected Monday as the new principal of Waltham High School. Starts on July 1. Congrats!
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Congrats to new Plympton interim principal Steve Duffy! Effective July 1. Shown last year with wife Marianne, also a WPS administrator.
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Congrats to Kaitlyn MacPherson of WPD, recently promoted to Sgt! She is one of three headed to Puerto Rico to assist with security.
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WFD unveiled Rescue 1 on Tuesday to replace Rescue 6. Larger truck took nearly 1 yr to assemble, incl room for more equip. Peter Lobo pics
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Wow. Sunday's Pizzi Farm fundraiser raised $15K for Waltham cop Charlie Gryska & his family (left) as he battles a brain tumor. Photos via Rick Pizzi (Titleist cap).
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On Saturday, a small group of white demonstrators on Waltham Common held signs decrying hate and racism in an expression of solidarity with the black community. Peter Lobo pics.
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Serious cake game at Kairo's Cake & Bakery, a new Guatemalan bakery at 136 Prospect St.
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At long last, Gustazo gets its grand opening at fmr Garcia Brogan's. On Wed, inviting new 10-table patio opened in Embassy Park. Está volao
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Congrats to Alia Touadjine, named the Waltham Boys & Girls Club 2019 Youth of the Year Wednesday! Wins $1,000 scholarship, wants to be a doctor.
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After a minivan nearly knocked down the first-ever veteran square dedicated to a female Waltham vet, public works supervisor Bernie McDonald rushed in to set it upright.
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WPD Detective Jorge Orta 1 of 3 Waltham cops headed to Puerto Rico as part of a MEMA effort to assist with security. More on Monday
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Waltham small businessman Bob Marcou spotted at Saturday's women's march in Boston. Photo Maureen King
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Retired city clerk Russ Malone passed away over the weekend. Served Waltham for decades as city councilor and city clerk. Will miss his warm smile.
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Congrats to new WPS Dual Language school principal Rochelle Nwosu. Initially an elementary ESL teacher, this rising administrator has impressive DL credentials. First in her family to graduate college. Starts in July.
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Peter Lobo pics of 2-alarm blaze at 97 Chestnut Street Fri morning.
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To honor victims of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team bus crash,
@WalthamHawks
coach asking WHS staff and students to wear game jerseys to school on Thursday (any sport).
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Braggs has been an WHS associate principal since 2017 and was a finalist for the principal job last year.
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Incredible turnout at Mighty Squirrel for Super Sunday Run to Remember fundraiser for families of Paul Tracey and Roderick Jackson. 📸 Peter Lobo
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Free book trailer spotted recently on the corner of Charles and Moody Streets. 📸 Peter Lobo
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After near-fatal Dec scooter crash, Matthew (Matheus) De Oliveira, 18, has made remarkable progress. Moving to rehab, still dreams of enlisting in US Army after WHS grad.
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Congrats to new
@WalthamMAPolice
Deputy Chief Kevin O'Connell! Promoted from Captain last week.
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Congrats to Rick Pizzi of Pizzi Farm for winning the
@WalthamChamber
's 2018 Community Achievement Award!
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Congrats to the school committee's Kaytie Dowcett, new executive director of the Waltham Partnership for Youth!
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Mayor has requested $9.3M to build the Waltham portion of the Wayside Rail Trail. 2.74 mile project from 1265 Main to Beaver St, projected completion mid-2023.
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Cold schmold. WHS students organized a fun Day of Unity on the common Sunday to celebrate diversity.
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Waltham Boys & Girls Club hosted its 2nd annual Juneteenth event on Monday on Waltham Common, attended by Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5).
📸 Oscar Escobar
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SHOCKER. Colleen Bradley-MacArthur, a motivated 2nd-time candidate, knocks out longtime city councilor Paul Brasco by 18 votes to earn sixth at-large seat.
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Sweet and savory pastry place Indulgenza now open at 346 Moody. Try the bombolini, says Waltham owner Paula De La Torre.
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Wonderful memorabilia on display for Jerry Remy's public wake at Brasco & Sons Memorial 2 to 8 pm Thurs Nov 4. Brasco family "honored and humbled" to host it.
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Former Waltham Police deputy chief Kevin O’Connell appointed acting chief on Thursday after former chief retired. 📸 Peter Lobo
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Bartender at Brewer’s Tap & Table cried after $700 tip from a Waltham regular last Sat. “This gave me hope. We can get through this.” Split with all the staff.
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3rd-generation Waltham firefighter and Navy aviation mechanic John Babstock retired from WFD Engine 3 after 28 years of service. Congrats! 📸 Peter Lobo
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Congrats to Chief Tom MacInnis who retired Saturday after 34 years with Waltham Fire and four as chief. 📸 Peter Lobo
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Hawks state championship parade Sat March 24. Starts at 11 am at WHS, follows Lexington St to ceremony at city hall around noon. Mayor to preside.
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Ward 9 city councilor Jonathan Paz plans to run for mayor of Waltham this fall.
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Before ALCS Game 6, “Kyle from Waltham” Schwarber sent Shoppers pizzas to Waltham first responders. WFD returned the favor, sending free pizzas to Kyle's actual hometown in Ohio. Go Sox! Police photo: Don Hopkins
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Longtime Kennedy MS Principal Jack Cawley has passed away unexpectedly. “He treated us like family,” said one teacher through tears. “He was all about the students.”
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Gustazo renovating fmr Garcia Brogan's for late Nov open. Big move for Waltham owners Patricia and Adolfo.
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Standout WHS cross country runner Brendan Wilder signed a letter of intent this week to run track at Stonehill College. 📸 Peter Lobo
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WFD assisted Weston Tues to put out fire at the Meadowbrook School in Weston. 📸 Peter Lobo
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On Wed, teachers across Waltham will express their grief over the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. At WHS 21 empty chairs set up to recognize the victims.
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