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⚠️ A 24-hour detour is 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 on Trapelo Road at the Belmont / Waltham line, in order to replace a culvert & flood wall under the roadway.
See more & a note on traffic:
@Jared_Carrabis
So incredibly proud of our own hometown hero. Check out an early unveiling of our new street sign for the former "Moody Street" in Waltham:
Last night, a bus transporting students from a hockey game was involved in a horrible roll over accident. 27 people were transported and sadly, one student was killed.
Our thoughts & prayers are with our Brandeis community as they work to recover from this horrible accident 🤍
On Wednesday afternoon December 6, 2023, Waltham Police Officer, Paul Tracey tragically lost his life while doing what he loved most, protecting and serving the citizens of Waltham. Paul is a lifelong Waltham resident who served our city for 28 years. Beyond his duties, Paul was
Our city is absolutely heartbroken over the loss of two wonderful men who tragically lost their lives while serving our community on Wednesday evening. There are no words to express the sadness many are experiencing for these senseless losses, but last night’s sunset was powerful
SUPPORT DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES – MOODY ST OUTDOOR DINING ANNOUNCED JUNE 8TH - NOV 1ST! On Tues, the Traffic Commission approved a temp closure of Moody St (Pine–High St) to assist restaurants in serving customers while they're not able to occupy indoor space!
⚠️📢🗣️ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The decision to close Moody St for another yr of outdoor dining has yet to be made. All Moody St businesses & area residents are invited to attend a meeting 3/30 @ 6pm in Gov Center, where you will have the opportunity to voice your opinions:
A reminder for all who are able to pay their respects that services for Roderick Jackson will be held tomorrow, beginning at 9 a.m. at the St. Paul AME church in Cambridge. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
We send our continued love & condolences to Roderick’s family,
To show our support for our State Champion Boy's Hockey team, we will be hosting a parade THIS SAT, 3/24 at 11am, followed by a ceremony at City Hall w Mayor McCarthy to honor
@walthamhockey1
& acknowledge the Girls & Boys hockey teams for earning the Good Sportsmanship award!
We understand the extra safety measures to prevent COVID-19 can be overwhelming, but please do not dispose of used gloves, masks, wipes, etc. on city streets, sidewalks, or grocery carts. Let's work together to keep our city clean & free of liter!
Per Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy:
It is with sadness that I announce our first tragedy in Waltham from this insidious novel virus. Our thoughts and our prayers are for this kind, gentle man and his loving wife, children and extended family ❤️
Congratulations to
@WalthamMAPolice
's newest officers! Officer Sean Donlon, Officer Jason Genece, & Officer Alex Torres were officially sworn in today. All 3 were born and raised in
#Waltham
. Your city is very proud of you - Good luck & stay safe! 🚓 More:
Here we go Waltham Hawks!!! Come join us at the TD Garden TONIGHT, March 18th at 7:45pm to watch the Hawks play for the Division 1 State title! Tickets are $11.50 (plus fees):
Waltham, Mass? Oh, we’ve heard of it 😏
Somebody needs to fill in
@hitRECordJoe
about the hidden gem that is Waltham! 💎😆😍
#LoveWhereYouLive
#OneWaltham
📺: Scene from “Mr. Corman” on Apple TV
It's a gloomy Monday morning here in Waltham, so here's a little throwback from this weekend to remind us how beautiful our city truly is 😍
#LoveWhereYouLive
#Falltham
📸: Waltham resident, Peter Lelievre
“WE’VE ALWAYS KNOWN WALTHAM IS A HIDDEN TREASURE” – Mayor McCarthy
Thank you to everyone who joined us at
@BrandeisU
today to celebrate
#Waltham
being named by
@MONEY
as the “Best Place to Live in Massachusetts”!
Congratulations to our very own, Councillor
@Joey_LaCava
on having the largest team (130) and raising over $45K for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society in this past weekend's Muckfest!
What better way to celebrate former
@plympton_school
Principal, Maureen Taddeo's 35yrs of dedicated service to students, than the dedication of the newly named "Taddeo Way"?! A bench has also been placed @ Plympton in her honor, which reads "to teach is to touch a life forever"❤
𝗔 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺 & 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀!
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning at the newly constructed Waltham High School at 554 Lexington Street. After decades of planning,
🚨Heads up
@WalthamSchools
parents/students! As a precaution, all Waltham Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, 3/13. A call will be sent out shortly & there'll be further instruction thereafter.
Keep checking this pg for all other related alerts/info:
GOOD NEWS - OUR NEW CITY WEBSITE IS NOW UP & RUNNING! We’re excited for this transition as we believe this upgrade will not only be easier to navigate/use, but it will also be accessible on any device & improve overall communication w our residents.
WPD officer and father Charlie Gryska passed away Friday. During his battle with a rare brain tumor, the Waltham community gave generously to support his young family. Condolences to all affected by his passing.
A beautiful sight this morning as the fully restored cupola has been replaced to the top of Waltham City Hall! 🤩
As part of exterior improvements at City Hall, structural analysis and repairs were completed on the cupola & it has been restored it to its original beauty!
EXCITING NEWS!
@WalthamSchools
have received a $70,000 grant to offer high-quality science, technology, engineering & math (STEM) programs from PLTW! Courses in these areas will start next school yr & will extend into new/exciting pathways over nxt few yrs
SUPPORT DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES – MOODY ST OUTDOOR DINING ANNOUNCED JUNE 8TH - NOV 1ST! The Traffic Commission approved a temp closure of Moody St (Pine–High St) to assist restaurants in serving customers while they're not able to occupy indoor space! See More
🎃 FREE PUMPKINS are currently avail. at Leary Field by the baseball diamond for residents to take and bring home! They were donated to the city by Charlie Mantenuto from Casella/Mantenuto/Arrigo Farm. Thank you Charlie for the donation & happy pumpkin hunting to all!
In an effort to help our local small businesses during this very challenging and unprecedented time, we've compiled a list as a resource for residents of all the small businesses that are OPEN during this COVID-19 pandemic:
🚨 $5,000 REWARD now being offered for any info. regarding the unprovoked, random assaults at various locations in our city since Nov. 10th.
@WalthamMAPolice
have increased downtown patrols of officers in uniform & plain clothes/on foot & in cars:
City of Waltham - This is a message from a primary care nurse practitioner from Waltham that I have permission to share which everyone needs to heed. I cannot say it better than that – Mayor McCarthy:
In recognition of Pride month this June, City Council passed a resolution to promote pride & visibility in Waltham🏳️🌈
The City of Waltham stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and welcomes people of all walks of life. See resolution & more here:
Thank you to Natasha & all our Waltham residents working on the front lines and putting their own safety at risk to help flatten the curve of COVID-19! We're all in this together ❤
#OneWaltham
A quick THANK YOU to all of those working on the front lines to keep us all safe & healthy. Thank you nurses, doctors, hospital employees, firefighters, police officers, first responders, grocery store workers, waste collectors & many more ❤
#OneWaltham
#ThankEssentialWorkers
FYI: Due to the memorial services for fallen Officer Paul Tracey, all
@WalthamPSchools
will have an early release day Thursday, 12/14 & will also be closed Friday, 12/15:
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!
Waltham received a $300,000 MassTrails grant award for the Waltham Wayside Rail Trail! With 71 state awards, we tied Lynn for the 2nd highest grant award. Thank you to City Planner Catherine Cagle & our Planning Dept employees! See more:
Thank you to all of our local heroes continuing to work on the front lines of this Pandemic to keep us all healthy & safe!
To our Nurses, Doctors, Policemen, Fire Fighters, Paramedics, Grocery Store employees, Restaurants, and many more - This one’s for you! ❤️
#OneWaltham
🎃🎃 There's currently 3 large cardboard containers of FREE PUMPKINS in the parking lot of the baseball field at Leary Field! The pumpkins were donated by Charlie Mantenuto of Mantenuto Farm to give to the children of Waltham at no cost. TY Charlie & happy pumpkin hunting to all!
.
@VBikesTech
, a dockless bikeshare operator, will be conducting a pilot through November 30th in Waltham! This short pilot will allow both the City & interested community members to learn more about ‘dockless’ bikeshare. Public feedback is welcomed:
Have you checked out Waltham's new and improved Cornelia Warren Park off Beaver Street yet? The new park features a playground, “ninja warrior” training apparatus, a putting green, a quarter mile walking path, & a new grass softball field. Pics by Waltham residents Peter Lelievre
GOOD NEWS! The Moody Street Fire Station is now OPEN and fully operational! 🚒
All trucks (E1, Squad 5, Ladder 2, Car 2 and the Moody St. Boat) have returned. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to follow with a date TBD.
Congratulations Waltham Hawks!!! Come join us on Sunday as they face Marshfield at the TD Garden in their first state championship game since 2002!
#WalthamPride
SUPPORT DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES – MOODY ST OUTDOOR DINING ANNOUNCED JUNE 8TH - NOV 1ST! The Traffic Commission approved a temp closure of Moody St (Pine–High St) to assist restaurants in serving customers while they're not able to occupy indoor space! See More
SUPPORT OUR DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES – MOODY ST OUTDOOR DINING NOW AVAIL THRU NOV 1ST!
Starting TODAY, June 8th, Moody Street (Pine St – High St) will be CLOSED 24/7 until Nov 1st, 2020, to assist our downtown restaurants/businesses! See full overview/details
⚠😷 Effective immediately, the City of Waltham Public Health mask mandate has been lifted! Face coverings will now be OPTIONAL in all indoor public spaces within Waltham. Per the State of MA, mask requirements will remain in certain Locations. More:
"Jack Cawley was a man of great integrity, honesty, and was deeply committed to Waltham and the Kennedy Middle School,” Echelson wrote in an email to the News Tribune. “He has touched so many lives and has left an indelible mark on our system."
Rest in peace Jack Cawley ❤️
Some pics of yesterday's ribbon cutting ceremony of
@WhittemoreBuzz
's newly renovated playground! Playground offers more options for students & features soccer, basketball, new slides, monkey bars, & climbing nets. Another great addition to our South Side. TY to all involved!
Waltham residents are urged to remain vigilant & aware of their surroundings, especially when out after dark. Limit distractions, walk in well lit areas w a buddy, & if you see something - say something! $5k reward being offered for any info. on assaults:
A quick congratulations to Waltham’s very own, Mackenzy Bernadeau who was recognized by Waltham City Council on Monday night. Mackenzy was inducted into the 2016 NE-10 Hall of Fame and this past Feb was inducted into the Bentley U Athletics Hall of Fame:
Moody Street Marketplace Working Group is planning to create a Car-Free Fall Marketplace between Pine & Taylor St from 7am-3pm on Saturdays in October! The Marketplace will include sidewalk merchant displays, Waltham Farmer's Market, Music, Food & more! More details to come:
Due to the incoming weather tonight into tomorrow, all
@WalthamSchools
will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3rd. Stay warm & have a happy Snow Day!
⚠ REMINDER! Waltham Against Racism will be holding a Black Lives Matter march & rally TODAY. From 4pm-4:30pm Lexington st (WHS-Beaver St) & Bacon St (Totten Pond Rd-Leary Field) will be closed to all non-emergency vehicles. Plan ahead & see full details:
GET READY WALTHAMITES - Moody St will be open for outdoor dining & retail beginning May 1st until Oct 31st! Let's all do our best to continue supporting our local small businesses during what was a very difficult & unprecedented past year+ for many. More:
Steve Larade, a lifelong Waltham resident & dedicated City of Waltham employee, is currently battling Stage IV Kidney Cancer. Join us for the 10th JB Blastoff 5K Walk/Run on 4/7 in his honor:
Please keep the Larade family in your thoughts & prayers 🧡
This past August, Waltham launched a new curbside recycling program for clothing & a variety of household goods! This recycling initiative is part of the City’s attempt to reduce Waltham’s trash tonnage & reduce the amount of trash going to landfills ♻
A great shot of the progress on Waltham’s Wayside Trail project from resident
@MarthaCreedon
! TY for your continued support & patience while construction is underway. It will reopen with a ribbon cutting at a later date.
See more:
TY to Councillor LaFauci for working with Manager Peter MacGlashing & Operations Manager Donna Rapley of Waltham
@HomeDepot
to have 32 N95 Masks and 232 3M Performance Respirators donated and handed out to our
@WalthamFireDept
&
@WalthamMAPolice
Departments!
#OneWaltham
⚠HEADS UP! Tomorrow, Sat, June 13th, Waltham Against Racism will be holding a Black Lives Matter march & rally. From 4pm-4:30pm Lexington st (WHS-Beaver St) & Bacon St (Totten Pond Rd-Leary Field) will be closed to all non-emergency vehicles. See more:
See the attached proclamation from Mayor McCarthy proclaiming Friday, June 19th, 2020 as "Juneteenth Day" in the City of Waltham. We urge all citizens to become more aware of the significance of this celebration in African-American history and in the heritage of our nation/city:
This past Friday & Saturday, members of the Waltham City Council, as well as various city employees attended the
@massmunicipal
Annual Meeting & Tradeshow in Boston! Waltham's very own, Councillor John McLaughlin was also elected to serve as the next MMA President for 2024.
🎃 GRAB YOUR FREE PUMPKIN! There are currently large cardboard containers of FREE PUMPKINS in the parking lot of the baseball field at Leary Field (off Athletic Field Rd) for residents to take & bring home! Donated by Charlie Mantenuto - TY Charlie & happy pumpkin hunting to all!