Is This Waltham House Haunted?

WALTHAM, MA — New England will forever be one of the creepiest parts of the country, and there is no shortage of "haunted" places in Massachusetts.

The New England Center for the Advancement of Paranormal Science (NECAPS), a group dedicated to testing of paranormal claims throughout the state through investigation and research, has compiled a database of alleged reports paranormal activity throughout the state. Research Scientist Mike Baker told Patch that he uses the data to see if he can detect correlations and patterns for further understanding.

Baker told Patch that he has scoured all forms of books, TV, and media and includes it in his databases. The reports of paranormal activity come from various sources such as legends, personal accounts, reports on the internet and more.

NECAPS' database shows one alleged report of paranormal activity in Waltham near Fiske Estate. It is very important to keep in that these are claims and are not validated by hard data. NECAPS also offers tips on how to try and avoid misinterpreting what you see.

• House was built in 1850 as servants squatters for the nearby Fiske Estate. Previous owner died in the kitchen and was found later. Footsteps and other noises in one of the three bedrooms, doors slamming, some of which have been recorded. Have heard someone call my name. Sensitives have seen Civil War soldier in upper hallway, gallery maid and old man in basement

If you chose to go investigate these claims yourself, make sure to do thorough research and follow all applicable laws. Look for no trespassing signs and do not go on private property. You can see more ghost hunting tips on GhostHunting101.com.

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