Waltham's Mid-Week Review: Waltham Great City for Small Biz; Numerous Arrests; Mutt Day; Traffic Alerts

It’s a Heat Wave: Several Days of Hot Temperatures in Waltham’s ForecastA look at the forecast, as well as ways to stay safe on hot summer days ahead.

Scott Raines, 60, of WalthamScott was an appointed member of Waltham Auxiliary Fire Department for 42 years.POLITICS & GOVERNMENTRep. Clark Introduces Bill to Combat Postpartum DepressionClark helped introduce legislation that looks to increase and improve treatment for women with postpartum depression.COMMUNITY CORNERNational Mutt Day is Friday, July 31; Tell Us Your Dog StoryShare your stories, and pictures, too, and we’ll feature them on Waltham Patch. Also, visit local shelters and rescues in the area.KIDS & FAMILYWaltham Public Library To Host “Kidstock Summer Theatre”Waltham Public Library is hosting the Kidstock Summer Theatre event for small children tomorrow.POLICE & FIREWaltham Police: 2 OUIs; Assault at Dunkin Donuts; Building FireThe following are excerpts from the Waltham Police Department’s log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

RiteAid, Hannaford Among Stores to Put Blinders Over Cosmo

A campaign to shield shoppers from the covers of Cosmopolitan magazine has worked. Ultimately, the group wants the magazine wrapped.

State Extends Beach, Pool, Waterfront Hours in Response to Heat Wave

The Baker-Polito administration announced longer hours at pools, beaches and waterfronts.

Looking to Rent in Waltham?

Start with this list from Zillow.

Waltham Youth Baseball Shows Off Active Teams

Waltham Youth Baseball had an exciting evening on all three WYB fields.

Waltham Named One of Best Small Cities to Start a Business in the Country

Consumer finance site NerdWallet just published its report of the best cities in which to start a business.

If Approved, Mass. Shoppers Will Enjoy Tax Holiday Weekend in August

Shoppers take advantage of the weekend (if passed), sometimes waiting to buy some big ticket items when tax is suspended on retail sales.

Middlesex DA Issues County-Wide Alert on Water Safety

After recent drownings have occurred in Massachusetts, the Middlesex County district attorney is responding with an alert.

Massachusetts Schools Ranked Tops in Nation

WalletHub study broke down the best and worst school systems in the country.

22 Bay State Games Tournament To Be Hosted at Nipper

The 22 Bay State Games tournament will be held this weekend at Nipper.

Heat Wave Conditions in Waltham

Ninety-degree weather is here to stay.Staff) Jul 27, 2015COMMUNITY CO

Waltham Public Library Changes Item Request Limit

As of July 1st, the Waltham Public Library has changed the number of items you can request in the Minuteman Library Network.

Dog Food Distributed In MA Recalled For Salmonella Risk

Nature’s Variety says some of its Instinct Raw Chicken Formula may be contaminated with salmonella and present a risk to pets and humans.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Work on Grant Street

Use caution, say authorities.

These Houses Recently Sold in Waltham

These properties sold, and for this much, recently in Waltham.

Waltham Arrests: Heroin Trafficking; Assault

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

15 New Jobs Wicked Close to Waltham

Here are the latest jobs posted in the area on Jobs on Patch.ge renter’s salary.

Search Foreclosures in Waltham

Start your search with this list from Zillow.

Waltham Arrests: Heroin Possession, Breaking Into Bank Depository

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