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Waltham, MA
Joined November 2013
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New McDonald's now open at 789 Main.
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WHS Cheer won titles at DCL and D1 North Regionals. Headed to states in Worcester on Saturday. Go Hawks! 📸 Nicole Siciliano
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Cause of 2-alarm fire Monday morning at 895 Main “undetermined,” per WFD.
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New McDonald’s at 789 Main Street will open in December, not on Friday, Nov. 21, per company official. Stay tuned for an update.
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Hawks varsity field hockey (#18) beat Lexington (#15) 3–1 for first MIAA D1 state tournament victory in 17 years. Next up #2 Franklin on 11/6. 📸 Peter Lobo
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Dodge Charger driver arrested on suspected OUI after crash Friday night at Vernon and South Sts. Female Nissan operator to NWH w/ unknown injuries. 📸 Peter Lobo
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Zachary Bourque, who created Hydrate Our Heroes earlier this year to assist CPW workers and Waltham Police and Fire, recognized this week at the city council.
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Congratulations to FF. Marty Lennon on his 30+ years of service to the City of Waltham and its citizens. Good luck in your retirement Marty a true “ Jake’s Jake!”
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James Vanaria Jr. one of 31 new firefighters to graduate from state firefighting academy in Stow on Friday. Congrats! 📸 DFS
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Salvation Army backpack giveaway Monday morning at Myrtle Street HQ.
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Eccentric Waltham artist Shawn Laswell passed away on July 24 at 52. Known for drip art LPs hung on utility poles and murals. Condolences to parents William and Donna, brother Glenn and son Michael.
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Lost bird spotted near 114 School Street around 1:00 p.m. Monday. Call 781-899-8834. 📸 Emily Szczypek
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License Commission voted Wed to transfer all-alcohol license to Monarca Taqueria. Owners Ramiro and Raquel Marin, who lived in Waltham for 25 years, plan to open in long-vacant fmr Gustazo bay at 663 Main.
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Candidates will introduce themselves, then mingle one-on-one or in small groups. Open to the public and free.
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John Barnes, most recently an assistant principal in Boston Public Schools, has been hired as the principal in residence for WHS. Congrats!
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Congratulations to firefighter Bryan Lafort on 30 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Waltham.
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Reagle’s critically acclaimed production of Evita wraps up on July 20. reaglemusictheatre.org/shows…
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