Politics & Government

ALERT: Emergency Shelter Open in Waltham Overnight

Waltham is opening up the emergency shelter at the Bright School.

WALTHAM, MA -- The temporary emergency shelter at the former Bright Elementary School is open on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 8 p.m. until Friday, Jan. 15, at 8 a.m.

The shelter is located at the old Bright School at the corner of Grove St and Bright St. in Waltham.

The Shelter will be staffed by a Building Custodian and a required Police Officer.

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Building Maintenance will set up cots and blankets as needed.

The Clark Street side should only be for emergency exit only, not used as an entrance.

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The entrance is on Grove Street.

Everyone is reminded that this is a non-smoking facility and premises.

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