15+ hour, 52+ min ago   (733+ words) Seventh-generation cobbler John Elhilow has spent nearly 40 years repairing worn shoes with the kindness and care that have defined his work at Superior Shoe Repair in Waltham and Holliston. Growing up in Holliston, Elhilow learned the trade from his father....

16+ hour, 9+ min ago   (749+ words) For decades, the Waltham Clothing Exchange opened for new seasons in September and February. However, its reopening this fall was not certain. Long-time co-directors Joel and Susan Weddig worried they would have to shut down the Clothing Exchange — located at…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago   (301+ words) Waltham’s public library just saw the highest year of circulation in its history — and its numbers continue to grow. Director Kelly Linehan presented preliminary statistics at the library’s Board of Trustees meeting this week. She announced a record growth year…...

17+ hour, 5+ min ago   (329+ words) The Main Street intersection where a Shell station, John Brewer’s Tavern and Gore Place meet is “one of the most confusing” in the city, according to City Traffic Engineer J. Michael Garvin. The city is finally going to do something…...

17+ hour, 18+ min ago   (239+ words) Waltham man indicted on charges in connection with fatal altercation Waltham Times Waltham man indicted on charges in connection with fatal altercation A Waltham man involved in a fatal road rage incident in May was arraigned Friday in Middlesex Superior…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago   (331+ words) Historic New England has appointed Jennifer Mueller as greenhouse manager at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses, one of the oldest surviving greenhouse complexes in the United States. Mueller will oversee daily operations and public activities at the Waltham site, including care…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (175+ words) Flock cameras covered with bags per order of the mayor Waltham Times Flock cameras covered with bags per order of the mayor Flock Safety cameras around Waltham have been covered with black plastic bags per order of Mayor Jeanette McCarthy,…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (262+ words) Four lucky households chosen by lottery may soon move into city-owned affordable housing. Two of the units are three-bedroom single-family homes on Mount Walley Road, bordering the Jericho Hill farm formerly owned by the Arrigo family. The other two are…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (151+ words) The Parks-Recreation Board named a new recreation supervisor at its meeting on Sept. 9. Jessica Herwick, from Somerville, was selected after two rounds of candidate interviews. Herwick is a recreation, community engagement and education leader with more than 20 years of experience…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1230+ words) One of Waltham’s strengths — often unseen — is the extraordinary breadth of help the community provides to neighbors in need. Today, many Waltham residents feel the strain of rising costs or face personal challenges from illness, aging or being new in…...