What’s Open, Closed On New Year’s Day 2021 In Waltham

Here’s a look at what’s open in Waltham on New Year’s Day.

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Hyundai To Buy Waltham-Based Boston Dynamics

Hyundai Motor Group is set to buy a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Group Corp in a $1.1 billion deal.

Google Acquires Waltham Tech Firm, Plans Layoffs

Google finalized its acquisition of a Waltham technology firm Monday, shortly after the firm announced it would be firing 54 employees.

Waltham Boston Sports Club Closes Abruptly

The Boston Sports Clubs website says the location is closed, but some members were not given notice.

Waltham Companies Received $273M In Federal Coronavirus Loans

The loans went to 1,246 companies in Waltham in an effort to save some 15,839 jobs.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Waltham

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

Moody Street Bar, The Gaff To Close Amid Pandemic

The Gaff is joining a growing number of restaurants in greater Boston as it plans to go into hibernation amid the pandemic.

BJs, Stop & Shop Thanksgiving 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Waltham

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from BJ's and Stop & Shop and other local spots.

Which Waltham Business Is Best Of 2020? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Waltham Businesses of the Year.

State Legislature Approves Waltham Field Station Purchase

If the governor approves the bill, the land will be preserved for agricultural, open space, and recreational purposes.

Lexington Vaccine Company To Move To Waltham

Boston Properties, which announced the lease said the move highlighted that Waltham is a "growing hub for life science."

Customer Leaves $700 Tip At Waltham Restaurant

"It really was just a selfless display of gratitude; it was really humbling," a Brewer's Tap and Table staff member said.

Waltham's Raytheon Eyes Further Downsizing: Report

Raytheon, which owns about 11 acres in Waltham, is considering reducing its footprint, according to a report.

Waltham Rolls Back Reopening Measures

Waltham has been high-risk for the coronavirus for three weeks and must move back to phase 3, step 1 of the state's reopening plan.

Waltham's French Club Faces Uncertainty, Hope Amid Pandemic

The 75-year-old social club known for its picnics, breakfast with Santa and sense of community is asking for help to keep the spirit alive.

Waltham Launches Grant Program To Help Small Businesses Recover

Small businesses can apply for small grants to cover a range of expenses including rent, staffing, utilities and inventory loss.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital To Close Urgent Care Center In Waltham

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is closing its urgent care center in Waltham after 17 years and expanding its primary care facility.

National Coffee Day 2020: Find Deals Across Waltham

Here's where you can get a free, discounted or otherwise deal-friendly cup of coffee Tuesday for National Coffee Day.

Waltham Extends Moody Street Closure For Restaurants

Moody Street will stay closed until Dec. 1, so restaurants can continue hosting people outside.

Best Waltham-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the many fall attractions Waltham-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Company Buys $330M Worth Of Property In Waltham

A California company acquired some Waltham buildings including the National Grid headquarters and Verizon Labs, BBJ reported.

FDA Issues Alert About Waltham-Based Company Coronavirus Tests

The FDA said there were two problems related to the testing kits produced by Waltham-based company Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Small Waltham Gym Adjusts Amid Coronavirus, Looks Ahead

What's happening at Blue Fusion Fitness is emblematic of what's going on at a number of small fitness studios around Waltham - and beyond.

Tony Ruan is Named a Project Onramp Intern for Xilio Therapeutics

Massachusetts Biotechnology Industry Diversifies Young Talent Pool in Life Sciences

3 Waltham Businesses Win Best Of Boston 2020

Boston Magazine recognized not one, but three Waltham businesses this year for its iconic Best of Boston awards.

Waltham Hairstylist Wins Best Of Boston 2020

Each year Boston magazine’s team of judges search the city, the 'burbs and the the Cape and the Islands to find top businesses.

Waltham Businesses Hit With Coronavirus Safety Complaints

More than a dozen businesses in Waltham have been targeted since the AG's office started collecting complaints in May.

How To Support Black Owned Businesses In Waltham

At Black Lives Matter rallies across Greater Boston area speakers are encouraging participants and allies to support Black-owned businesses.

Waltham Popcorn Shop To Close

"Unfortunately the drop in sales, as a result of the pandemic, has made it impossible to remain in operation," said Miriam Cohen Franzen​.

Waltham Company's Dog-Like Robots On Sale For $75K

There are conditions, if you want this mechanical Fido.

Waltham's Queen Screw And Manufacturer Adjusts Amid Coronavirus

"There hasn't been much work coming in the last month or so," said Michael DeJulio​. "​It was half of what we did in the past."

Waltham-Based Raytheon Furloughs Workers, Cuts Cost By $2 Billion

In early May the Waltham-based aerospace and defense company said the coronavirus pandemic had impacted business.

Waltham's Main Street Gulf To Donate Pump Sales

All three organizations have been involved in helping to ensure people in Waltham impacted by the virus have food on the table. ​​

Residents Grill Proposed Waltham Marijuana Retailer

More than 50 people called into an online Zoom community meeting ​about the shop and peppered Schmidt, a former Waltham resident.

Waltham Mayor Eyes Closing Moody Street To Help Restaurants

After some two months of takeout- or delivery-only business, Mayor Jeannette McCarthy said she is hoping this could help restaurants.

MA's Robot Dog Is Enforcing Social Distancing At A Shanghai Park

A robot dog patrolling parks to enforce human social distancing? The future sure is wild.

After 50 Years, Family Sells Ellison Park Sunoco In Waltham

The service station at the corner of Main and Linden streets just sold.

Waltham Local Business Guide: What’s Open or Closed

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Waltham Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We’re publishing a new simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Waltham Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.