Waltham Lottery Player Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize

One California lottery player won the $1.08 billion jackpot, but a Waltham player also came away with a decent chunk of change.

Pick-Your-Own-Flowers At Waltham Fields Community Farm

Flower fields at the Waltham Fields Community Farm are now open, and locals can choose which flowers they want to take home themselves.

Eversource To Host 2nd Waltham Public Meeting After Power Surge

Eversource officials said the surge — which sparked fires — resulted in power outages for approximately 3,000 Waltham customers.

Waltham Police Upping Patrols On Charles River Paths

Four departments with walking paths along the Charles River plan to increase patrols this summer, hoping to heighten safety.

Eversource Schedules Waltham Public Meetings After Power Surge

Three city councilors will also host a public meeting this week for residents to share their concerns after the most recent surge.

Waltham Residents Impacted By Eversource Power Surge Can Submit Claims

The surge caused power outages and even sparked fires in Waltham on Monday. Residents can submit damage claims to the company.

Waltham Fire Lieutenant Earns 2023 Kevin Ritcey Public Service Award

Presented on Monday, the award was established in 2016 to honor Kevin Ritcey​. Lt. James "Jim" Perry earned the 2023 award.

Waltham Lions Club Carnival Returns For 2023

Carnival rides, games and food are set to return to Waltham in July. Here's what to know.

Waltham's Festa Italiana Returns For 2023

The annual Festa Italiana returns to Waltham Common this weekend. Here's what to know.

Waltham Farmers Market Opening Day: What To Know For Saturday

More than 25 vendors will descend on Moody Street for the first time this summer on Saturday as the market opens for the season.

MA Lotto Ticket Sold In Waltham Nets NY Man $25K A Year For Life

A winning "Lucky for Life" lottery ticket was recently sold at a Waltham supermarket, netting the winner $25,000 a year for life.

Waltham's Middlesex Youth Public Safety Academy Registration Opens

The Waltham session of the YPSA runs from July 10-14. Here's what else to know.

Waltham Animal Control Rescues Raccoon Trapped In Car Grill

Animal control officers made their second animal rescue of the week, this time in the form of one of the agency's "most unusual rescues."

Waltham Fire Department Starts Hydrant Inspections This Week

The annual hydrant inspections check all city hydrants for damage and take pressure readings across Waltham. Here's what to know.

Waltham Council On Aging Hosts 'Aging Well In Waltham' Series

The three-part series begins on Wednesday with an explainer on legal and insurance counseling. Here's what to know.

Outdoor Dining Returning To Waltham's Moody Street This Summer

The Waltham Traffic Commission made its final decision regarding scheduling for outdoor dining and road closures.

Waltham Prospect Hill Park Vehicle Access Road Opens For The Season

Getting to the picturesque views of Prospect Hill Park just got even easier this spring.

Patriot's Day Pushes Back Waltham Committee Meetings, Trash Pickup

Here's what the adjusted schedule looks like after Monday's holiday.

It Happens Here: Not Your Average Plants At Waltham's Historic Lyman Estate Greenhouses

The Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham is a slice of heaven.

W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project Announces Major Grants

The W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project of Great Barrington, Massachusetts has exceeded its fundraising goals for February!

Waltham Lotto Winner Claims $31 Million In Winnings

A trust was formed to claim the winnings from the Jan. 31 drawing. The group's trustee chose a one-time payment of over $16 million.

Waltham Police Patches Double As Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser

The department is selling St. Patrick's Day-themed patches in March, which will double as a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis.

Waltham Fields Community Farm Topic Of Thursday Input Session

With the farm looking at an uncertain future, three city councilors are hosting a public input session on Thursday. Here's what to know.

Waltham Organization Schedules 1st Housing Summit For February

Politicians and other city officials will join the Waltham Community Leadership Group to discuss housing and homelessness at the summit.

Waltham Hosts Public Skating At Veterans Memorial Rink

The skating rink is now open to the public during the week. Here's when you can get on the ice.

Waltham's Lowell Field Closed For Renovations Starting This Week

The park will be renovated as part of the Recreation Department's Capital Improvement Plan, and will be closed until construction is done.

Waltham's Most Read Stories Of 2022

Bentley University fired an adjunct professor following charges against here, and more. Here are the biggest stories from Waltham.

Latinos In Action Donates Thanksgiving Meals For 100 Waltham Families

Latinos in Action is an organization working to bridge the graduation and opportunity gap for Latino students.

The Sullivan's Real Care Story

FCP Live-In Caregiver Brings Caring & Insight During Hard Time.

Waltham Police Department Lit Green For Veterans Day

The green lights came on Monday night and will last through Nov. 11, the department said.

Waltham Student Serves Over 2,000 Meals, Awarded Activism Scholarship

Out of over 100 students, Diaz is one of only 10 students to be awarded this $1,000 scholarship.

Healthy Waltham To Host Free Food Pantries This November

The pantries will be held on Thursdays, Nov. 10 and 17 from 3-6 p.m. at Government Center.

Waltham Police Join 'No Shave November’ Fundraiser For Home Base

Officers have individually pledged to donate and/or fundraise $100 for the cause.

Photos: Waltham’s Annual Jeeps & Cones Event A Success

Participants collected hundreds of donations for The Animal Rescue League of Boston, Dedham Branch.

Jeeps & Cones Event Returns To Waltham’s Pizzi Farm Oct. 15

The event will benefit the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Dedham Branch.

Waltham Police Department Lit Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The department is also selling pink patches, with all the proceeds going to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for breast cancer research.

Healthy Waltham To Host Free Food Pantries This October

The pantries will be held on Thursdays, Oct. 13 and 27 from 3-6 p.m. at Government Center.

Waltham’s 12th Annual Farm Day Scheduled For Oct. 15

Farm Day is a free festival celebrating locally grown food and agriculture in the community.

Waltham Police Selling Patches For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Patches go on sale Saturday, Oct. 1 and will be available through Monday, Oct. 31, or while supplies last.

Phantom Gourmet Food Festival Returns To Waltham This Weekend

The event will take place Saturday, September 24 from 12 to 3 p.m. on Moody Street.