Woman Jailed for Medicare Fraud, 'Solicitor' Burglar, Nelson Goes Home: The Week in Waltham

Plus, arrests, real estate, weather, jobs and more. A look back at the week on Waltham Patch.

Posted Sun, Dec 27, 2015 at 9:23 pm ET

Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain Monday Night through TuesdayThe season’s first Winter Weather Advisory has been issued, snow is in the forecast and Tuesday’s commute is going to be treacherous.

Plus, a car slams into a home and the driver flees, a Massachusetts Chipotle racked with controversy prepares to reopen, and more.

Last week Lamacchia Realty sold a house in 38 days - receiving no commission under their Sold in 32 Days Program.

This pup was purchased online, he was severely ill, and MSPCA-Angell docs saved him. Now, he’s got a new home and best friend.

Plus, another arrest is made after a robbery at a Massachusetts armory, and check out some of the strangest animal stories of the year.

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Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain Monday Night through TuesdayThe season’s first Winter Weather Advisory has been issued, snow is in the forecast and Tuesday’s commute is going to be treacherous.

Search Foreclosures in WalthamLooking in the Waltham area? Start with this list of foreclosures, courtesy of Zillow.

Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain Coming for WalthamA wintry mix is on the way for Waltham and will produce the first measurable snowfall of the winter.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Robert Half, Tetra Tech and Verizon are among the many companies hiring in the area.

The attorney general awarded $250,000 in grant funding to five domestic violence and sexual assault prevention organizations.

Plus, after record-setting warmth, winter returns with a vengeance this week, and strangers help reunite a Marine with his family.

K-9 Mik is one of 12 dogs featured in 2016 Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog calendar.

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

The unseasonably warm temperatures aren’t sticking around for long. Plus rain - and snow - is likely on the way.

Neighbors commented that they had seen solicitors in the neighborhood prior to a break-in.

Director of Waltham Health Agency Sentenced for Medicare FraudA Revere woman was sentenced in connection with her role in a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme.

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