Vegan MetroWest Network celebrates one-year anniversary Nov 12, 2009
Vegetarian-friendly On the menu: falafel wrap, sweet beets and feta salad, tempeh stir-fry Masao s Kitchen 581 Moody St., Waltham. Macrobiotic and vegan On the menu: vegan buffet, wheat noodles in shiitake broth, apple strudel Nourish Restaurant 1727 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington. (Boston Globe)
Daughters of the American Revolution to meet Nov 12, 2009
The Lexington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will meet Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Vynebrook Village on Waltham Street. The program will be Celebrating Abraham Lincoln. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Melrose tax bills will increase by at least $157 next year Nov 12, 2009
He said that only cities like Boston and Waltham, with numerous large businesses, typically use the commercial exemption. In all fairness, these exemptions [for residential and commercial] are not used in very many other communities, he said. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Fontbonne next for No. 1 seeded Bourne volleyball team Nov 11, 2009
The two others are Waltham and Longmeadow. After a tough season with flu-like viruses spreading through Bourne High and most of its athletic teams, the volleyball squad has almost fully recovered with some lingering coughs here and there. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Veterans Day Spotlight: Harwich veteran pays it forward Nov 11, 2009
In 1978, Cole jumped ship and went into the private sector to work for AT&T and later GTE, where he stayed until his retirement in 1997 from the company s Waltham offices. He said that, over the years, he s lost contact with many of the soldiers he served with in Korea. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Carroll School to aquire former Bartlett School Nov 11, 2009
The Carroll School will purchase the former Bartlett School in Waltham ... in Lincoln is in the process of purchasing the former Bartlett School in Waltham, and will close the $5 ... This summer, the school's Board of Trustees made an offer on the former Bartlett School property, which once housed a private day school serving about 100 students, at 1841 Trapelo Road in Waltham, close to the Lincoln line. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Stimulus job boost in stateexaggerated, review finds Nov 11, 2009
7 million in rental subsidies for its affordable housing developments in Waltham ... For example, the City of Waltham said a $630,500 solar panel installation on the roof of City Hall created 10 jobs - even though the work had yet to begin. (Boston Globe)
John R. Airale Nov 11, 2009
He worked as an electronic technician at Raytheon in their Waltham Plant for 30 years before his retirement back to Novinger. Mr. Airale was a WW II Army Veteran. (Weymouth News, MA)
Crash on Nonantum Road Nov 10, 2009
His passenger, 19-year-old Cynthia Cruz, of Waltham, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with minor injuries, the state police said ... Most recently, a 26-year-old Waltham woman died when she lost control of her SUV in December 2008 and crashed into the Charles River ... Peter Koutoujian, D-Waltham, and the Newton Corner Neighborhood Association to take measures to make the road and intersection safer for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Andrew Bayle, 90; engineer helped develop guidance systems Nov 10, 2009
Throughout the years, he worked on developments in gyroscopic instrumentation and servomechanisms at MIT, Waltham Precision Instrument Co., and Doelcam Corp.. For the last 20 years of his career, he worked at the Mitre Corp. on various command and control systems in projects for the US Air Force and Department of Defense. (Boston Globe)
Waltham 42, Newton South 27: Hawks stay in DCL playoff contention Nov 9, 2009
John Tarantino/Daily News correspondent Waltham running back Michael Nutile scampers for a few of the Hawks' nearly 400 yards on the ground Saturday at Newton South ... After last week's heartbreaking loss to Acton-Boxboro, the Waltham High football team faced a must-win matchup against Newton South on Saturday in order to keep its hopes of a Dual County League Large Division playoff berth ... We had to win this game to be in a position to play Westford Academy for a chance at a league... (Newton Tab, MA)
Look for help from federal sources Nov 8, 2009
Leo V. Sarkissian Executive director The Arc of Massachusetts Waltham. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
A day in the life of a pandemic Nov 8, 2009
General West Medical Group in Waltham. By 8:55 Thursday morning - just 40 minutes before the state officials in Boston would find out more vaccine was bound for Massachusetts - the phones were already trilling relentlessly. (Boston Globe)
Dorfman: Is it time to close the library? Nov 7, 2009
The neighboring communities of Watertown, Lexington and Waltham all keep their libraries open seven days a week ... But the good news is that Watertown, Waltham, Arlington and Lexington already provide excellent facilities that are hardly farther from many of our homes then is the Belmont Memorial Library. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Tale of tragedy, faith comes to museum Nov 7, 2009
The event is sponsored by Neighbors Who Care who offer volunteer services to homebound elders and chronically ill adults in the greater Waltham community. Tickets are limited, and are a donation of $20 for adults and $10 for students. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Brookline High names new hockey coaches Nov 7, 2009
Trundle, who lives in Watertown, was an assistant hockey coach at Waltham High School for the past 10 years, and is also the defensive coordinator on the Nashoba Regional High School football team in Bolton. I am very excited about becoming part of the rich tradition that is Brookline hockey and the challenges that await us, Trundle said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Volunteer of the Week: Beth Ries Nov 7, 2009
One endeavor that was both challenging and rewarding involved fighting a developer who wanted to construct a large office park in Waltham in the late 80s. The only access to the property was through Lincoln, which would have meant a huge increase in commuter traffic on our roads. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Letters to the editor: Nov. 5 edition Nov 6, 2009
Our town government is always looking for more money for maintenance, and this is an important way to stop the speeders who pay no attention to the signs posted, and who are generally using our roads as a cut through from the industrial parks in Waltham. The Garden Club and our town are doing everything they can to preserve our rural roads in spite of the multitude of hanging wires and double poles. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
It's now or never for Waltham, Newton South football teams in DCL playoff chase Nov 6, 2009
Shane Gerardi/Daily News correspondent Newton South senior running back Kwame Francis-John will pose a challenge for the Waltham rush defense tomorrow ... As draining as the 28-25 loss to Acton-Boxboro was last Friday for the Waltham High football team, however, the Hawks showed up at practice Monday afternoon knowing they still have two more Dual County League Large Division games to play this season ... It was a very emotional game,'' said Waltham coach Paul Mayberry of Friday's heartbreaker,... (Newton Tab, MA)
Commuter rail costs weigh on MBTA Nov 5, 2009
Along the agency's 480 miles of track, the capital plan says upgrades, including eliminating a signal tower in Waltham and improvements on the Framingham/Worcester line, have yet to be funded. "There's no question that the failure to address the capital needs of the commuter rail have an impact on its performance," Peisch said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Arlington Catholic Roundup: Cougar volleyball opens tourney in Reading Nov 5, 2009
The Arlington Catholic boys placed third with junior captain Joe Donlon (Stoneham) placing fifth, Kevin Connors (Belmont) sixth, Chris Laffey(Billerica) 15th, Andrew Cohen (Waltham) 26th, Jon Mancini (Arlington) 39th, Nolan Hart (Medford) 42nd and Alex Morella (Arlington) 49th. Loading commenting interface. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Environmental officials urge halving of phosphorous levels in Upper, Middle Charles River Nov 5, 2009
The proposed limits in the report pertain to five communities - Waltham, Wellesley, Needham, Medway, and Millis - in particular, and to a lesser degree to 28 others, including Arlington, Lexington, Brookline, and Newton. (Similar limits were placed on the lower Charles, from Watertown to Boston, in 2007. (Boston Globe)
Obituary: John Koumjian Nov 4, 2009
A Funeral Mass for John James Koumjian, 94, will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7, 2009, in the Church of Saint Jude, Waltham ... 20, Watertown, on Saturday at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 o'clock in the Church of Saint Jude, 147 Main St., Waltham. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Community Magazines founder joins CNC Nov 4, 2009
Brickman got his start in the local newspaper business in the Boston area, working at the Transcript papers in Dedham, the Waltham News Tribune and Newton TAB before they were all folded into one company in the 1990s. His Community Magazines publishing company grew to include three titles covering Newton, Brookline and MetroWest. (Newton Tab, MA)
Stevens wins a third term in Marlborough Nov 4, 2009
Broz, 24, worked on Stein's campaign and volunteered throughout Election Day, though she lives in Waltham and could not vote in Marlborough. "He's done a lot for the community," said Broz, as Elder held signs across the street. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Former Genzyme executive joins cancer diagnostic business Nov 3, 2009
The Waltham company, which is working to develop tests to help doctors select the best cancer treatment for patients, also plans to say today it has raised $21 million in venture capital. The round was led by Mohr Davidow Ventures and included Bessemer Ventures, Physic Ventures, and Northgate Capital. (Boston Globe)
Headaches and heartaches: Wife's persistance leads to relief Nov 3, 2009
following stops in Waltham and Newton. Although three years younger, Jason soon decided he would marry Lisa one day, and they sat by the pool at night talking about religion, family, and their roles in his brother's band, Forged Iron. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Westford Academy shuts out L-S football Nov 3, 2009
The Warriors needed to win the game after badly losing to Waltham last week. The Warriors lost again, 17-0. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Newton South 16, Boston Latin 6: Lions football team gets back to winning ways Nov 2, 2009
South has three games left - all against DCL Large opponents: Waltham, Acton-Boxboro and Lincoln-Sudbury ... On Saturday, South hosts Waltham (4-3 overall, 2-1 in DCL Large) ... Waltham is going to be a huge challenge for us,'' Dalicandro said. (Newton Tab, MA)
Acton-Boxboro 28, Waltham 25: Dramatic end to Hawks' winning streak on gridiron Nov 1, 2009
The Waltham High football team had a trio of golden of chances to finish off Acton-Boxboro Friday night at Leary Field. When the Hawks failed to do it, the Colonials took advantage and rallied for a dramatic, 28-25 victory that gave A-B a leg up in the race for the Dual County League Large Division playoff berth and ended Waltham's four-game winning streak ... Waltham fell to 4-3 (2-1 DCL Large) and now must likely hope to beat Westford Academy on Nov. 13, then hope for a Westford victory over... (Acton Beacon, MA)
Amesbury woman shines a light on lung cancer Oct 31, 2009
Dr. Morosini works at Astra Zeneca in its cancer drug discovery division, out of the company s Waltham office. She walks to and from work to her home in Weston. (Amesbury News, MA)
Swine flu getting a foothold in state Oct 31, 2009
General West Medical Group in Waltham, speculated that the high number of visits in the suburbs may say as much about the patients affluence and attitudes toward medical care as about the disease. I would think some other people who are a little more low-key and don t want to pay a copay and are not likely to rush into the doctor are more likely to stay home and just deal with the flu, McEvoy said. (Boston Globe)
Friday's scores, Saturday's schedule Oct 31, 2009
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 11:56 PM EDT. A-B 2, Newton South 1. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Concord COA turns 50 Oct 30, 2009
You don t want to go out to lunch during the day because you re active, going to the Beede Center so the dinner club at night goes to Waltham, to Worcester for dinner. I think once people reach these things we re offering, they realize we re not just a Bingo thing anymore. (Concord Journal, MA)
Waltham woman arrested for operating under the influence in Harvard Square Oct 30, 2009
A Waltham woman who was driving erratically and had banged into cars was stopped in Harvard Square on Oct. 22. Judith A. Zackman, 54, of 6203 Stearn Hill Road, Waltham, was arrested while driving for operating under the influence of drugs after failing several field sobriety tests and getting into an accident. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
State cuts: 'It could be so much worse' Oct 30, 2009
Area officials and advocates expressed both relief and anxiety yesterday after Gov. Deval Patrick detailed his proposal to cut $268 million from the faltering state budget without touching - as of yet - local aid or a program serving Waltham residents with mental disabilities. "It could be so much worse," said Reva Stein, executive director of the Waltham-based Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition, which provides day services to 8,000 clients with developmental issues statewide ... Waltham receives... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Volleyball team settles the score with Newton South Oct 30, 2009
Friday brought another DCL foe as L-S traveled to Waltham. L-S was missing two key players but the depth of the team was apparent as it never missed a beat. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Debate over hotel tax increases as Town Meeting draws near Oct 30, 2009
Waltham proposal tabled. Winchester no hotels. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Magic music night at BHS Oct 30, 2009
Special items on the silent auction include New England Patriots tickets, a relaxing cabin weekend get-away on Balch Lake in Wakefield, New Hampshire, tickets to a performance of renowned opera company Teatro Lirico D Europa at the Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College, BHS season tickets to the fall production of The Crucible and the spring production of Titanic, opening night tickets to the Reagle Players in Waltham, annual holiday extravaganza, It's ChristmasTime, and a host of other... (Burlington Union, MA)
Maynard Town Meeting results Oct 30, 2009
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or otherwise provide the sum of $10,000 or any other sum to pay for the services of a Registered Professional Engineering firm and related services for updating the monitoring program at the Waltham St. Landfill as required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. This article was withdrawn. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Playoff proposal scoring points Oct 30, 2009
Since 2005, the GBL has lost Peabody and Revere to the Northeastern Conference and Waltham and Arlington to the Dual County League. With the added schools, the NEC and DCL split into Large and Small divisions and earned an extra playoff berth. (Boston Globe)
Warriors show growth in victory Oct 30, 2009
After struggling past a host Newton South squad, 2-1 on Oct. 20, the Warriors went to Waltham last Friday and posted their seventh shutout of the season in a 2-0 win ... Last Friday against Waltham, Newman scored her team-best eighth goal of the year (to go along with eight assists), while Acton had a goal and an assist to give her four of each for the campaign ... We kept the ball moving and were able to escape (Waltham s) physical pressure. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Police log: Week of Oct. 28 Oct 29, 2009
8:06 p.m., Judith Zackman, 54, of 6203 Stearn Hill Road, Waltham, arrested while driving for OUI Drugs after failing several field sobriety tests and getting into an accident. Oct. 23, 2:48 a.m., Migueline Pierre, 31, homeless, arrested for trespassing. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Lexington temple's anniversary weekend to feature dinner, discussion Oct 29, 2009
Temple Emunah is an egalitarian, Conservative synagogue serving the Jewish communities of Lexington, Arlington, Bedford, Waltham, Burlington, Woburn, Belmont and more than 20 other towns in Boston s northwest suburbs. Located at 9 Piper Road in Lexington, Temple Emunah is handicapped accessible. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Northeastern men’s soccer surge has Western flavor Oct 29, 2009
The 11 a.m. ceremonies will be held at the Westin Hotel in Waltham ... Teammate Clark Leger of Waltham (Trinity Catholic) had a key fumble recovery, his team-best fourth of the season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Housing gloom in state lifts a bit more Oct 28, 2009
We are concerned that it will take longer and be more difficult for the market to stabilize without extending the federal tax credit for homebuyers, said Gary Rogers, president of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors and a broker with RE/MAX First Realty in Waltham. Nicolas Retsinas, director of Harvard University s Joint Center for Housing Studies, said stability in the housing market also is being spurred by the federal government s program to purchase mortgage-backed securities, which... (Boston Globe)
Appropriation Committee agenda, Oct. 28, 2009 Oct 28, 2009
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 08:57 AM EDT. Meeting of the Appropriation Committee. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Advocates make case to save 'clubhouses' from budget ax Oct 28, 2009
"I'm terrified," said Mark Maragnano, director of the Charles Webster Potter Place clubhouse in Waltham ... Statewide, clubhouses received about $19 million this fiscal year, said Kathy Smith, a staff member with the Waltham-based Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition ... "If this door closes in Waltham, I fear for the lives for our members (and) I fear for the city.". (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
C-C football runs over Arlington Oct 27, 2009
C-C used the same formula that Waltham and Acton-Boxborough had employed with great success in the prior two weeks. Arlington could not slow down Hargrove, Crann, Jibrail Coy, Anthony West, Ben Lesser or anyone else ran the ball for the Patriots. (Concord Journal, MA)
Dog park misgivings Oct 27, 2009
An Oct. 2 memo from Maynard Health Officer Kevin Sweet outlines a list of roadblocks to the creation of a dog park on the Waltham Street site of a formal landfill. The memo was written by Sweet to Town Administrator John Curran after a site visit and walkthrough of the site. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Fired coach's age bias case headed for trial Oct 25, 2009
But that was taken away abruptly when she was fired from her coaching and teaching jobs at Brandeis University in Waltham - positions she held for more than 30 years - in July 2006 ... She received the news of her termination from Brandeis athletic director Sheryl Sousa, who had been a two-sport captain for Sullivan as an undergraduate at the Waltham school. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Colonials blank Boston Latin Oct 24, 2009
We played well from the beginning and showed a little team speed, said A-B coach Bill Maver, whose team visits Waltham next Friday. From here on, it s not going to get any easier. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Lexington Place earns LEED designation Oct 24, 2009
The entrance to Lexington Place at the Center, off of Waltham Street. Lexington Place earns LEED designation. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Field hockey team still dominatating Oct 23, 2009
After trying to battle through Waltham s defense for most of Tuesday night s game, the Acton-Boxborough field hockey team put the ball in the net and prevailed over its Dual County League Large School foes, 1-0. Alexa Sikalis got her stick on a shot from Leddy Gallagher and directed it into the Hawks net for the game s only goal. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Warriors keep on winning Oct 23, 2009
L-S traveled to Newton South on Tuesday to revenge its only loss of the season and will face Concord-Carlisle and Waltham next week. Loading commenting interface. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Sports roundup Oct 23, 2009
Hayley Brock scored all four goals for the Acton-Boxborough girls soccer team in a 4-0 victory over Waltham on Tuesday. Claiming assists for the Colonials were Dani Cremmen, who picked up two, Marie Margolius and Alex Diorio, who notched one each. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Clinging to an unraveling safety net Oct 22, 2009
Now 74, Plouffe lives in Waltham, with his wife, Nancy, who also has developmental delays. They are as independent as they can be, and hope to stay that way, with assistance from Work Community Independence, a Waltham-based nonprofit, which relies on state funding ... Rhonda Lesanto s 36-year-old sister, Heather, lives in a group home in Waltham. (Boston Globe)
Arts: the week ahead Oct 22, 2009
Kniznick Gallery, Women s Studies Research Center, Brandeis University, 515 South St., Waltham. 781-736-8102. (Boston Globe)
Ex-trooper sentenced for conspiracy Oct 22, 2009
WALTHAM Worker s leg badly hurt in roof mishap A construction worker is in danger of losing his leg after large roof panels fell on him as they were being lifted at the Reservoir Woods office complex on Winter Street yesterday, said Fire Chief Richard Cardillo. He said that the worker s leg was partially severed and that the victim was airlifted to a Boston hospital. (Boston Globe)
Newton North alumnus Lucchetti named Waltham varsity boys lacrosse coach Oct 22, 2009
Waltham High has found itself a new varsity boys lacrosse coach ... The Springfield College alumnus has been named the new Waltham varsity coach after three years as a sub-varsity coach and three years as a Hawk varsity assistant ... He replaces 18-year Hawk coaching veteran Steve Duffy, the Boston Cannons assistant coach and Waltham High housemaster who announced he was leaving the varsity post shortly after the end of last season. (Newton Tab, MA)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Trinity rings bells for planet Oct 22, 2009
Alan Horvitz, an agent from the Boston general office of New York Life Insurance Company in Waltham, has become a registered representative of NYLIFE Securities LLC.. With this registration, Alan will be better able to serve both new and existing clients in our community, said Peter McAvinn, managing partner at the Boston office. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Water, sewer rates lowered in Lexington Oct 22, 2009
ARTICLE 12 Four selectmen support Article 12, which would appropriate $25,000 for the design and construction of a pedestrian crossing near 1010 Waltham St. The money for this project came from Watertown Saving Bank as part of its Traffic Mitigation Agreement. That appropriation would cover about $15,000 for the design of the crossing. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Tax, zoning proposals explained at hearing Oct 22, 2009
That [extra] 2 percent could reflect if [travelers] stay here or if they stay in Waltham or Burlington, he said. Hartzell told the members of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce and Center Committee at Cary Hall that 85 percent of his business is put to a bid. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Woman dies in head-on collision Oct 21, 2009
Helene M. Stril-Rever, of Waltham, was traveling southbound in a silver 2007 Toyota Yaris, just north of Cemetery Road, at 8:41 a.m., when she crossed over the center line, and collided with a 2003 Peterbuilt 18-wheeler truck. The Toyota was thrown into the underbrush beyond the southbound shoulder. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Easton's Beane is on a mission in mixed martial arts Oct 21, 2009
That ride sucks, said Beane, who works up to 60 hours a week at a marketing company in Waltham, but I know where I need to be to get where I want to go. I love to compete. (Easton Journal, MA)
