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Stadium Sports Bar is now Playmakers Bar and Grill after recent ownership change

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:10:42 GMT

Owners of the Stadium Sports Bar and Grill chain have sold their Waltham location on Moody Street to a Boston-based real estate businessman -- but the new owner is planning to keep everything about the location basically the same except for the name and beer list, according to a Waltham branch manager.

Nearly 500 attend 'Open Arts Day' in Watertown, show support for local police

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:06 GMT

Nearly 500 people attended "Open Arts Day," a free open house at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown earlier this month, showing a strong display of community following the events of the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent manhunt occurring locally, according to organization officials.

MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:43:41 GMT

The MBTA says riders will soon be able to receive faster, more reliable, and more informative alerts, via text and e-mail, about sudden service delays and disruptions and planned changes.

Waltham councilor Thomas Curtin resigns with eye on asst. city clerk position

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:20:57 GMT

Waltham City Councilor Thomas Curtin resigned from his council seat this week to better position himself as a candidate for a job as assistant clerk at Waltham City Hall.

Steampunk Festival in Waltham drew 12,000 people despite rainy weather

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:22:29 GMT

The fourth annual Watch City Festival in Waltham, which celebrates all things steampunk, brought in 12,000 visitors this past weekend over the three-day event - a number far from a record high, but still impressive considering the weather and the quasi-underground nature of the movement.

2013 Steampunk fest in Waltham slated to draw thousands this weekend

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:40:32 GMT

The fourth annual Watch City Festival, which celebrates all things steampunk and raises money for the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, will take over the city this weekend.

Eating disorder clinic may move from Waltham to Framingham

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:40:25 GMT

An eating disorder treatment center may open at the site of a former Catholic retreat center in Framingham, if the town's zoning board gives its approval.

Federal agents arrest 15 in alleged Natick-based pain pill drug ring

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:05:53 GMT

A four-month federal wiretap felled an alleged illegal prescription drug ring today as 15 men - including one who used the Natick-based shipping company he owned as a front to distribute thousands of the pain pills - were arrested this morning and charged with conspiracy to distribute Oxycodone, according to US Attorney Carmen Ortiz's office.

Waltham police say they have found missing mother-daughter pair

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:20:21 GMT

Waltham police said they have found Lena Doung, 25, and her two-year-old daughter, Chloe, although police could not release information about how, when, or where the pair was located.

YMCA of Greater Boston offers free memberships to Marathon bombing victims, first responders

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:37:25 GMT

Each of the 13 branches of the YMCA of Greater Boston are offering free 2013 memberships to victims of the Marathon bombings and free one-month memberships to local first responders.

Waltham police searching for missing local woman and her 2-year-old daughter

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:48:41 GMT

Waltham police are seeking to locate a local mother and her two-year-old daughter that have been missing since last week. Waltham resident Lena Doung, 25, and her daughter, Chloe, were last seen in downtown Boston on Thursday, May 2, said Waltham Police Det. Sgt. Tim King.

Four held hostage in alleged home invasion in Allston; 2 men arrested, charged after lengthy standoff

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:26:33 GMT

Four men were held hostage including two who were ordered to lay on the kitchen floor for about two hours when two armed men broke into an Allston home early Thursday morning, first identifying themselves as police officers and then demanding money and drugs, authorities said.

Local mothers invited to "Mom's Nite Out" event at Arsenal Mall in Watertown

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:43:08 GMT

Locals who want to celebrate Mother's Day next week are invited to the Arsenal Mall in Watertown's national "Mom's Nite Out" event on Thursday, which features an evening of free pampering, food, and giveaways, according to organizers.

Weekend service suspension of Fitchburg line postponed to begin on June 1, not May 4

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:41:54 GMT

The weekend service suspension of the Fitchburg commuter rail line scheduled for May 4 has been postponed to begin on Saturday June 1, according to the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company.

May Day celebrated around the world

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:55:53 GMT

May 1 or May Day, is Labor (spelled Labour in India) Day in India.

National Grid summer-long project starts today in center of Waltham

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:54:02 GMT

A summer-long project to replace a natural gas main near the center of Waltham will begin this week, resulting in some traffic blocks and service interruption, according to National Grid representatives.

Earth Day Charles River cleanup postponed

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:31:22 GMT

The Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup was postponed from Saturday, April 20, to Saturday, April 27, as authorities continued their manhunt Friday for the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings.

A celebration of Poila Baisakh for Indians becomes a day of terror in Boston

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:43:15 GMT

Monday was the celebration of the Bengali New Year. But the Boston Marathon bombings changed everything, says columnist Rajashree Ghosh.

Waltham City Council vice-president crossed marathon finish line moments before blasts

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:31:45 GMT

Ken Doucette, vice-president of the Waltham City Council, said he ran Monday's Boston Marathon and had crossed the finish line mere moments before two blasts erupted in Copley Square, killing three people and injuring 176 people at last count.

Tickets on sale for Waltham Community Farm 'Sprout' fundraising event

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:26:25 GMT

To celebrate the kick-off of this year's agricultural growing season, the Waltham Fields Community Farms will hold their 12th annual "Sprout" silent auction event that features food, an open bar, live jazz music, and a live and online silent auction to help raise funds for the farm.

Free fitness workshops, membership specials at YMCA of Greater Boston locations

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:14:09 GMT

The YMCA of Greater Boston is helping the community kick start a healthy lifestyle. All branches offer free fitness courses, nutritional seminars, shoe fittings and more April 15 through the end of May

Waltham officials hope potential marijuana moratorium would buy time to look at zoning

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:35:39 GMT

A temporary moratorium that would prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries from opening in Waltham until mid-2014 will be investigated by the Waltham City Councils rules and ordinance committee in early May.

Waltham city clerk Rosario 'Russ' Malone re-elected by city council

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:57 GMT

Waltham city clerk Rosario "Russ" Malone was re-elected for another three-year term as the city's primary record keeper by a unanimous City Council vote Monday night.

State Rep. Tom Stanley intends to vie for Waltham mayorship in 2015

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:30:39 GMT

Thomas Stanley, a local legislator and Waltham city councilor, said he is planning on running for the Waltham mayorship in 2015 when the current mayor, Jeannette McCarthy, steps down.

Waltham city councilors to discuss medical marijuana, Banks School zoning tonight

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:10:56 GMT

City Council's agenda tonight features zoning amendments for medical marijuana facilities, and to allow the Banks School to be re-zoned for residential use.