3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (503+ words) The Waltham Housing Authority approved new Section 8 payment standards after federal Fair Market Rents rose more modestly than in recent years, keeping its subsidy benchmark at 110% of those rents. On Sept. 1, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (581+ words) After Labor Day, boards across the city are kicking into gear for the fall. On Tuesday, both the Waltham Housing Authority — an organization that manages state and federal affordable housing properties and programs located in Waltham — and the Municipal Affordable…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (217+ words) Waltham voters backed incumbents in the Sept. 1 primary. Waltham City Clerk Joe Vizard announced the city’s unofficial results about two hours after polls closed. Turnout was 25%, up from 20% in the 2024 state primary. Official results for the full county, district or…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (304+ words) Jake E. Marcus joins Davis Malm Waltham Times Jake E. Marcus joins Davis Malm Boston law firm Davis Malm announced that Jake E. Marcus of Waltham has joined the firm as Of Counsel. An experienced real estate attorney with a focus on condominium…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (303+ words) In the September 1st primary election this year, the biggest showdown isn’t on a ballot — it’s on two ballots. With 2/3rds of registered voters in Massachusetts now “unenrolled” (the technical term in MA for independent voters), the vast majority of the voters…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (466+ words) Waltham’s police department is trying a new hiring strategy: This year, new recruits can apply even without prior police training. New hires will still have to go through police academy training before starting on the force.. According to Police Chief…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (633+ words) Waltham republicans gathered at Pizzi Farm Ice Cream for free scoops and political conversation with candidates for state and federal office, including U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton. The event gives Waltham Republicans a chance to meet one another and, during election…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (234+ words) I recently read Alison Leary’s response to a Ballotpedia question asking, “What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?” Her answer was: “Honesty, Accountability, Empathy, and Commitment.” I wholeheartedly agree. Those are precisely the qualities I have…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (299+ words) U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton swung by Moody Street bars Tempo and Joco’s Bar & Kitchen on Friday as part of a campaign bar crawl. Moulton, who represents the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District, used the stops to promote his campaign to unseat longtime Senator…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (580+ words) Diana DiZoglio centered her first term as state auditor on her push to audit the State Legislature and expand oversight across state government. She’s seeking a second term to continue that work, with a goal of securing additional resources to…...