Waltham's News Week: Gardens, Crime Notes, Safe Pets, and More

This Week’s Weather: Lots of Rain to Start

Sun and clouds return midweek after the area gets another 2 inches of rain Monday and Tuesday.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 31, 2015

Nearby News: Girls Found Safe and Sound

Plus, heroin and prostitution busts, deadly accidents and snarling traffic, canine flu, an op-ed, and searching for an SUV.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 30, 2015

Chapel Hill Wins Varsity Softball Tournament

The girls varsity team won the Independent Girls’ Conference Co-Championship.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 30, 2015

In the Water: 6 Important Safety Tips for Swimming Season

Amica Insurance shared important tips to make sure your swimming season is a safe one.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 30, 2015

MA Patch Daily: Bomb Threat, Powerless Commute, Ready for the Weekend?

Plus, town says “No” to Boston Olympics, dam closes Route 2, man allegedly steals, burns boat, and ducklings saved after being hit by car.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 29, 2015

Boston Children’s Gets a Cool Check from Dunkin’ Donuts

After a successful Iced Coffee Day to benefit the hospital earlier this month, the chain offers up a huge donation.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 29, 2015

Waltham Channel Station Upgrade Nears Completion

WCAC-TV and the MAC Channel will not air any programming starting on Monday, June 1. They hope to resume programming on Friday, June 5.LOCALSTREAMMay 29, 2015

Waltham HS Students Receive Scholarships at Rotary Club Meeting

Three students received academic scholarships and three received vocational scholarships.LOCALSTREAMMay 29, 2015

Find Open Houses in Waltham This Weekend

Looking in the Waltham area? Start with this list from Zillow.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 29, 2015

These Houses Are For Sale in Waltham

Check out these houses for sale in Waltham. Check Patch tomorrow for open houses this weekend in the area.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

MA Patch Daily: After an Embarrassing Arrest, An Apology

Plus, white-only tribute to Prince pulled, counterfeiters, bouncy house vandalized, Waltham arrests, rapists convicted, and a crazy videBy CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect

The storm could bring damaging winds and destructive hail. The warning is in effect for Central Middlesex and Worcester counties.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

Northeast Book Fair Open on May 28th

The fair will be open until 7pm.LOCALSTREAMMay 28, 2015

Massachusetts Among Least Fattest States

A Gallup and Healthways report reveals the states with the highest and lowest obesity rates. Massachusetts is among the lowest.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

Farm Corps for Kids at Waltham Fields Community Farm

This program was for teens ages 13 - 18.LOCALSTREAMMay 28, 2015

Severe Thunderstorms in the Forecast for Thursday

Heavy rainfall, cloud-to-ground lightning, damaging wind gusts and hail are also possible.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

Waltham Police: Arrests for Assault on Senior, Breaking and Entering

The following are excepts from the Waltham police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

Some Good News: 3 Missing Kids Found, MA Patch Daily

Plus, teacher defends work-to-rule, runner finishes race with one sneaker, a boat in flames, FoxTV is coming to Waltham and more.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 27, 2015

Opportunity to Join Waltham Fields Ride for Food Team

Registration ends on May 31st.LOCALSTREAMMay 27, 2015

Annual Ceremony Honors Military Moms On Memorial Day

Every year, Mary Murphy honors her fallen brother Michael B. Murphy, a Waltham marine killed in Vietnam.LOCALSTREAMMay 27, 2015

Keep Your Pet Safe in the Hot Weather

The MSPCA’s Angell Memorial veterinarians remind pet owners how to keep your pets safe this summer.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 27, 2015

Mid-Week Review: Waltham’s on TV; Canine Flu Concerns; College Grads; Bullet in Classroom

Take a look at what’s run so far this week on Waltham Patch.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 27, 2015

7 Graduate Lasell College From Waltham

Seven students from Waltham were among the graduates this weekend.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 27, 2015

Get On TV! Fox’s Zip Trip Comes to Waltham

Fox25 is broadcasting live from Waltham this week.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 26, 2015

Find Rentals in Waltham

If you’re looking to rent in Waltham, start with this list from Zillow.

3 From Waltham Graduate from Mt. Ida College

Three Waltham students earned their degrees from Mount Ida College.

Sheriff, Rep. Arciero File Bill Targeting Assets of Child Predators

The bill would allow the seizure of assets used in committing the crimes.

Plympton School to Host Movie Night

Movie night will be on June 12th.

Waltham Arrests: OUI; Distributing Drugs; Carrying Deadly Weapon;

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

Team GPS Comes in 4th Place at FC Bayern Youth Cup

Take a look at the photos shared by GPS-Massachusetts!

Your Newton Weather: Thunderstorms With a Small Chance of Sunny

The forecast looks rainy and not that hot.

These Houses Recently Sold in Waltham

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

Hilde Ricciato, Born in Germany, Lived Most of Her Life in Waltham

Ricciato died on Thursday. She was a secretary at the UMass Field Station on Beaver Street in Waltham.

Waltham Arrests: 2 Arrested for Drugs; Larceny

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

Waltham Middle School in ‘Soft Lockdown’ After Live Round Found

A teacher found an unspent shotgun shell on the floor of a classroom.

New Jobs In (Or Near) Waltham

Quest Diagnostics, National Grid and Longfellow Children’s Center are among those hiring.

Waltham Arrests: Cocaine Trafficking; Assault and Battery; 4 for Drinking in Public

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

2015 Waltham Youth Baseball Fundraiser Coming Soon

The fundraiser will be on June 20th at Shoppers Cafe.

Angell Animal Medical Center Warns of Canine Flu Coming to Massachusetts

One case has arrived in Massachusetts with a strain of the canine flu.

Why’s There a Helicopter Flying Over My Neighborhood?

National Grid’s doing some work over the next week or so, and it involves flying. Don’t be alarmed by the helicopter.