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THE WEEK IN WALTHAM: MSBA Agrees to Work on District; Building Break-In; Trooper Test; Robbery at Shell
Did you miss it? Here's a recap of some of what's been running on Waltham Patch this past week.
http://patch.com/massachusetts/waltham/states-annual-police-officer-exam-announced-0Here’s the rundown:
- MSBA Invites Waltham High School into Eligibility Period: The MSBA will work with Waltham to determine the District’s financial and community readiness to enter the capital pipeline.
- The Dachshunds You Asked About Are Ready for New Homes: More than a week ago, 71 dachshund mixes were taken from a Massachusetts home by the MSPCA. They are now healthy enough to be adopted.
- Waltham Arrests for OUI, Breaking Into Building, Drugs, Assault With Dangerous Weapon: The following was supplied by the Waltham Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
- Wendy’s Pulling Soda Off Kids’ Meal Menu: Wendy’s will follow the lead of other fast food chains and remove soda as an option for its kids’ meals.
- State’s Annual Police Officer Exam Announced: The Human Resources Division has announced 2015’s date for the police officer examination.
- Alcohol-Related Car Accident Deaths on the Decline in Massachusetts: Massachusetts police remain committed to reducing the number of fatalities involving a drunk driver.
- Friends Raise Funds in Memory of Gloria Santiago: Friends and family are raising funds in memory of Gloria Santiago, a Waltham woman who died unexpectedly in December.
- Rep. Clark Named Assistant Whip for 114th Congress: Clark’s office announced the news Monday.
- Police Look for Two They Say Ripped Off Waltham Nonprofit: Two are wanted in connection with stealing from a nonprofit.
- What Sold Recently in Waltham? Take a look at what sold, and for how much, recently in Waltham.
- Student Hit By Car Trying to Catch School Bus: A student in Waltham was hit by a car this morning.
- Police Search for Man Who Robbed Shell at Gunpoint: A man wearing a ski mask allegedly pointed a gun at the cashier at the Shell station on Main Street.
- The Dachshunds You Asked About Are Ready for New Homes: More than a week ago, 71 dachshund mixes were taken from a Massachusetts home by the MSPCA. They are now healthy enough to be adopted.
- Waltham Woman Hopes to ‘Fly Sky Home’: A Waltham woman is trying to raise funds to fly a dog, who is on ‘death’s door,” from Thailand. Here’s Sky’s story.
- 10 Jobs for Computer Geeks Around Waltham: Good with the computer? Here are jobs within your field.
- This Guy Uses a Dashcam to Show How Bad Massachusetts Drivers Really Are: And it’s hilarious.
- Open Burning Season Starts This Week in Massachusetts: If your town allows it, you can burn a raspberry bush, but not a tire. Learn more about burning season from the DEP.
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