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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Waltham man indicted on charges in connection with fatal altercation (walthamtimes.org) — A 31-year-old Waltham man has been indicted on manslaughter charges stemming from a May 27 altercation at Woodside's Gas Station in Waltham that preceded another Waltham man's death. He's being held on $10,000 bail, must remain in Massachusetts, and is barred from contacting the victim's family or witnesses ahead of a November court date.
2. Large brush fire subdued by responders from Waltham and beyond (walthamtimes.org) — A large overnight brush fire near River and Farwell streets on the Waltham–Watertown line drew firefighters and police from Waltham and neighboring cities early Sunday. Crews battled 10–15 foot flames in wooded areas off River Street, and while bystanders blamed illegal fireworks, officials have not yet confirmed a cause. No injuries were reported.
3. These 8 Massachusetts schools named among best small colleges in US (milforddailynews.com) — Brandeis University in Waltham made Forbes' list of the nation's top small colleges, ranking 32nd nationally and joining seven other Massachusetts schools on the Top 50 list. The ranking emphasizes outcomes like graduation rates, alumni earnings, and student debt, underscoring that Waltham hosts a highly regarded, small private university with strong academic and career results for undergraduates.
4. 74-year-old injured in Cape Cod road rage attack. Flock cameras may have helped investigation, police say. (cbsnews.com) — A violent road rage assault on a 74-year-old man in Barnstable has renewed debate over police use of Flock license plate cameras, just as Waltham's mayor recently ordered the city's cameras covered with trash bags. For Waltham residents, the case highlights how other towns see investigative value in the technology that's now paused locally, raising questions about balancing privacy and public safety.
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