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Veterans Remains Sent Home, New School, Puppy Mill Dog Healing: The Week in Waltham
Plus, police logs, real estate, jobs, weather and more. A look back at the week on Waltham Patch.
McDevitt School Recommended as Site for New Waltham SchoolThe School Committee recommended the McDevitt School site over two other options.
Waltham Man Arrested for Disturbing the Peace, Disorderly Conduct: PoliceThe following are excerpts from the Waltham police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
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Waltham’s Holiday Prelude: Events and Deals Through Christmas EveDon’t miss these special holiday deals and events in Waltham.
Find out what's happening in Walthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Single Best Holiday Gift For Dog Lovers -- Paws DownThe Patch Deal Hound sniffed out this pawfect gift for dog lovers — and got Patch readers a special deal along the way. Woof Woof! 
Yearbook Flag Pic Controversy, Local Survivor Winner, and More: Nearby News
Plus: ‘Puppy Mill’ Dog on the Mend and Ready for a Home / Kitty Litter Thief in Salem / Pipeline Surveyors Starting Prep Work
Family Reacts After Murder Conviction, Principal Resigns: Nearby News
Plus, Officer-involved Shooting Not a Crime / Driver Pinned Under Car / Chism Back in Court / Thefts, Car Breaks on the Rise
Nelson’s On the Mend and Ready for a Home
Nelson was brought to MCPCA’s vets in terrible shape, from a ‘puppy mill’ down south. Now, he’s healing and almost ready to go to a home.
Teen Guilty of Murder, Rape; Anti-Semitic Slurs in High School: Patch PM
Plus, drugs are smuggled into jail in a sensitive part of the body / Runaway train operator suspended / Two injured in building collapse
The Top 10 Diners in Massachusetts
Big omelets, home fries, meatball grinders, Yankee pot roasts. Where’s the best place to belly up to a diner counter in the Bay State?
Why Was the SWAT Team on Hall Street on Monday?Waltham residents are concerned about seeing police and SWAT team activity on Hall Street Monday.
Waltham’s Holiday Prelude: Events and Deals Through Christmas EveDon’t miss these special holiday deals and events in Waltham.
Patch’s 16 Most Popular Amazon Holiday DealsDoes your Significant Other follow the Patch Deal Hound? If so, chances are pretty good you’re getting one of these goodies from Santa.
Looking for a Rental in Waltham?Start with this latest list of properties on Zillow.
The Top 10 Diners in MassachusettsBig omelets, home fries, meatball grinders, Yankee pot roasts. Where’s the best place to belly up to a diner counter in the Bay State?
Teen Guilty of Murder, Rape; Anti-Semitic Slurs in High School: Patch PM
Plus, drugs are smuggled into jail in a sensitive part of the body / Runaway train operator suspended / Two injured in building collapse
Power Out on Main Street: Waltham PD
Police report that power is out on Main Street in Waltham.
Louise Dakin: ‘For More Than 50 Years She Waited for Sgt. Robert Dakin to Come Home’
Joyce Funeral Home posted a fitting tribute to Louise Dakin, a mother who lost her son in the Korean War.
Gas Prices Lowest Since 2009 in MA: Find the Lowest in Waltham
Gas prices are down another two cents, making them the lowest since spring of 2009. Where are the lowest in Waltham?
$6 Million Roast Beef Heist, Train Hits Pedestrian: Patch PM
Also: Should school nurses carry Narcan? / Accused child rapist / Turkeys attack a mailman / Drugs in a sensitive spot
3-Bedroom on Forest Goes for $829,900: Waltham Home Sales
Look at what sold, and for how much, recently in Waltham real estate.
Dense Fog Advisory Until 7 p.m. Monday Night
With this advisory, drivers should be aware visibilities will be one quarter mile or less at times making for dangerous driving conditions.
Can Your Waltham Family Host a Fresh Air Kid?
The Fresh Air Fund is looking for host families next summer.
What If Winter Never Comes to Waltham?
Winter weather has (so far) been historically warm. Will it ever get cold?
What Waltham Spends on Snow and Ice, A Veteran Comes Home, More:The Week in Waltham
Plus, arrests, jobs, real estate and more. A look back at the week on Waltham Patch.
Mini Pet Horse Shot, Bomb Threat, Muslims Threatened, and More: OMGPD
Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.
20 Hot New Jobs Near Waltham
Charles River Center, Olympus Surgical Technologies and Constant Contact are among those hiring.
Critically Ill ‘Puppy Mill’ Dog Saved by MSPCA Docs
Nelson’s former owner purchased a puppy online, and he was shipped in a 20-hour trip in a cage to Massachusetts. Nelson was very sick.
Flag Pic Banned, Tragic Fire, Chipotle Sick List, and More: MA Patch This Week
Plus, A man who allegedly stole human skeletons heads to court, and a teenager accused of killing his teacher to learn his fate.
Why Are Flags Half-Staff on Saturday?
The governor ordered flags to be flown at half staff at all state buildings on Saturday.
PD Looking for ID of Woman, Sgt. Dakin Comes Home, Tedy’s Team for Marathon: The Best in Waltham Local Streams
Check out some of the recent posts in Waltham-related social media.
Photo Credit: Peter Lobo
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