Waltham Year In Review: 2018 Top Stories

WALTHAM, MA — This year just didn't stop in Waltham. From all the closing restaurants and news of new ones like the new Ramen and Sushi Bar and then Mighty Squirrel Craft Brewery opening to movement on renovating the police station to the sad news that retired Waltham City clerk passed away suddenly, there was plenty to talk about in the Watch City.

But the story that got the most attention was the polarizing question of what Waltham should do when it comes to the Stigmatine property and the new high school. It split the city and ended with some passionate speeches in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. In the end Waltham City Council Voted To Take Stigmatine Property by eminent domain.

Another major conversation that kicked up concern was the fate of Waltham Fields Community Farm.

What follows are 10 other most read stories across the city for 2018:

1. Gay Couple Sues Vistaprint For 'Anti-Gay' Flyers Before Wedding
2. 3 Deer Fall Through Waltham Ice; Workers Unable To Save Them
3. Waltham Mom Asks Community For Help Finding Son's Lost 'Talker'
4. New Restaurant: Balani Just Opened On Moody Street In Waltham
5. Waltham Magician On America's Got Talent Wins $1 Million
6. Waltham Steak House Set To Open On Main Street
7. New Restaurant Headed To Waltham Soon
8. Man Dies In 2-Alarm Waltham Fire
9. Retired Waltham City Clerk Russ Malone Dies
10. Man Sentenced To 17 Years For Cyberstalking, Waltham Bomb Threats

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