Waltham's Mid-Week Review: Hiker Dies After Fall in Mountains; New School Hires; Money for PD; New Jobs; Arrests

UPDATED: Newton Officer Injured in Cycle CrashA motorcyclist sustained injuries in the crash.

Services Planned for Steven Marshall, Waltham Man Who Died in Hiking AccidentMarshall died after a fall while hiking in the White Mountains this weekend. Services are Friday.Waltham Police: Arrests for Assault With Dangerous Weapon, Disorderly ConductThe following are excerpts from the Waltham police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.Herbert Ashness, Lifelong Waltham Resident, Dies at 79Ashness graduated from the Saint Charles School and attended Bentley.Find Rentals in WalthamCheck out the latest rental properties in Waltham.

Waltham’s Rite Aid to Begin Accepting Mobile Payments August 15

Additionally, stores will also accept Google’s forthcoming Android Pay ™, as well as tap and pay credit and debit cards.

Waltham PD Gets Piece of $1.9 Mil. Grant for Jail Diversion Program

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health awarded $1.9 in grants to expand mental health crisis intervention and jail diversion programs

Waltham Recreation Department Releases Fall Program Brochure

Online registration begins Monday, August 31st.

Waltham Police: Armed and Masked Robbery; OUI Arrest

The following are excerpts from the Waltham police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Waltham Schools Welcome New Administrator of Educational Technology Integration

This school season, Waltham schools welcome a new administrator.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peak: When, Where And How to View the Brightest Meteor Shower of the Year

The brightest meteor shower of the year is coming up. Where will you watch in Waltham?

Waltham Schools Welcome New Principal

Emma Herzog will be the new principal of Whittemore Elementary.

Car Crash on Linden Street in Waltham

The situation is unclear.

Waltham Youth Baseball Invites Families To End of Season Banquets

The banquets will be September 16th and 17th at the American Legion.

Plymouth School PTO Invites Families To Annual Back To School Breakfast

School is only three weeks away! Come to the back to school breakfast to catch up with old friends, and maybe even make a few new ones.LOCALSTREAM Aug 11, 20150SCHOOLS

When is The First Day of School in Waltham?

Believe it or not, the first day of school is just a few short weeks away!

Have You Noticed Grocery Prices Going Up in Waltham?

ConsumerWorld.Org shows the biggest increases over the past year have been at Market Basket.

Waltham Public Library Invites Families To Kidstock Theatre Performance

The Waltham Public Library will be putting on a presentation of “The Lying King” this Tuesday.

These Houses Sold Recently in Waltham

Check out what sold, and for how much, in Waltham.

School Committee Holds Special Meeting to Discuss Warrant Bills, IT in Schools, More

The Waltham School Committee announced a special meeting this week.

Kyle the Dog is Missing in Waltham

Have you seen this cockapoo around?

Waltham Hiker Dies After Fall in NH Mountains

A man from Waltham died after falling from a ledge in the White Mountains.

Mass. Considered Better State for Underprivileged Children

Massachusetts ranked favorably in a new national study comparing underprivileged children and their living situations. (Patch Staff) Aug 9, 20

20 New Jobs Within 20 Miles of Waltham

Check out some of the latest employment opportunities near you.

Patricia Wanberg, Waltham, Marlborough Resident, Dies at 80

Wanberg graduated in Waltham, moved to Marlborough, and worked for Raytheon in Sudbury. Services are Monday.

Best Tax-Free Holiday Weekend Shopping Strategies

7 Savvy Shopping Strategies plus the Top 10 Trends for Back-to-School.