The page you are looking for no longer exists Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting a defense technology startup that has raised more than $4 billion since its founding in 2017 is leasing a large office in Waltham as it continues its quick growth and cofounded by Oculus Rift inventor Palmer Luckey will take 162,000 square feet at 1050 Winter St That’s roughly four times the size of the space it currently occupies for Greater Boston operations which includes locations on Hartwell Avenue in Lexington and on Howard Street in Quincy “Waltham is centrally located for talent,” an Anduril spokesperson told the Globe in an email on Wednesday “The building is ideal for both production and commercial needs.” had been previously slated for conversion to life-science space executives with the Boston-based landlord said in a call with analysts Wednesday an unnamed “defense technology company” — later confirmed to be Anduril — was interested in taking the entire building in a 15-year lease “We made the decision to pivot back to office,” BXP president Doug Lindesaid They expect the building will be up and running later this year The deal is a bright spot in what’s been a gloomy run for the office market along Route 128 where office vacancy rates in the first quarter reached “a new historic high of 22.2 percent,” according to Newmark research “lets us deploy millions of weapons without risking millions of lives.” “We will save taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars a year by making tens of billions of dollars a year,” Luckey said “Now the ethical implications of AI in warfare are serious but here’s the truth: If the United States doesn’t lead in this space “And they won’t be concerned with our ethical norms.” Reuters in April reported Anduril is partnering with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Palantir a software company cofounded by Peter Thiel on a bid to develop part of President Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile shield Thiel‘s Founders Fund was an early investor in Anduril Continued growth in the defense and technology space could ultimately lead to future growth for Anduril in the Washington Catherine Carlock can be reached at catherine.carlock@globe.com. 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Lexington Human Services will be holding an Aging in Place Resource Fair on Tuesday, May 6 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lexington Community Center This event is designed to help seniors and their families access valuable resources and .. The Town of Lexington was awarded a $10,000 Community Endowment of Lexington (CEL) grant to purchase reusable dishware for Harrington Elementary School This will allow the school to transition away from single-use dishware in the cafeteria for t.. While we strive to live by an "Every Day is Earth Day" philosophy here in Lexington Earth Day is still a great occasion to appreciate all that our planet has to offer and commit to ways you can make the planet a better place for generations to .. Community Choice ProgramLexington’s Community Choice Program is the Town's electricity aggregation program It uses bulk purchasing power to provide cleaner electricity and long-term stable electricity supply costs to Lexington's residents and businesses.. Lexington resident Ben Soule spent three and a half years recreating the historic Second Meeting House which stood tall on the Battle Green during the Battle of Lexington.  The model is available for public viewing between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM in.. This is a reminder that to ensure the safety of all student-athletes and track users the Center Track will be closed to the public during Lexington High School track practices this spring This includes weekday afternoons from 3:00-5:30pm and Saturday mo.. Why Rain Barrels?The Lexington Department of Public Works is working to encourage residents to purchase rain barrels as part of an ongoing conservation program As climate change leads to more extreme weather conditions and Patriots' Day is right around the corner That means warmer weather is on the horizon and visitors alike to enjoy all that Lexington's expansive and ecologically diver.. Legislation signed by Governor Maura Healey signed an extension to a pandemic-era rule allowing state and local public bodies to conduct public meetings in a hybrid or remote format This rule also allows participants at town meetings to participate remot.. The Lexington Health Department/Board of Health is closely monitoring the current measles outbreaks in the US The Health Department is in direct communications with its public health partners in the Epidemiology Divisio.. The Lexington PTOs and PTAs have partnered with Black Earth Compost on a fundraiser that will bring the school compost programs full circle.  There are two ways to raise money for your PTO/PTA: The fire road on the Takeda property out to Shade Street is presently closed due to construction A detour route has been marked with ACROSS Lexington arrow markers with the abbreviation TEMP in black magic marker Dog Licensing Reminder: Wednesday was the deadline to purchase a dog license renewal without incurring an additional fee All of the below information is also posted on the Town Clerk’s Licensing ... in cooperation with the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will soon conduct alcohol compliance checks at local establishments licensed to sell alcohol.  Photo of Artists Melissa Pandina and Gabriela Sepulveda in front of a completed mural Vibrant Public Art Installation Planned for East Lexington  MA – Hand-painted murals will soon adorn the exterior facades.. As part of a water main replacement project on Lexington Street in Waltham the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) will need to create detours to direct all non-local traffic away from the construction area Lexington residents can now schedule the collection of a bulky item online.  residents needed to call Capitol Waste to schedule a bulky item pick-up That process can now be completed through the online scheduling portal.  The Town of Lexington's FY2024 Annual Report (PDF) is now available online The report contains financial data and highlights the accomplishments of Town staff OverviewThe Town of Lexington has taken the next step in curbing the use of gas-powered leaf blowers commercial landscapers will be prohibited from using gas-powered leaf blowers escalating the current rules that limit their use.. 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The planned renovation of Cary Memorial Library's lower level This means the bottom floor of the building is closed to the public until the project is completed Coping with Change is a support group for those 60+ dealing with difficult changes older adults face This group meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Lexington Community Center The group discusses a variety of topics,.. Looking for a place to vent and share ideas with others in a similar situation?  Caregivers from all communities welcome.&nbs.. Lexington Town Office Building1625 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington Phone: 781-862-0500 Thursday8:30 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday8:30 AM - 7:00 PMFriday8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away peacefully at his home on Monday Charlie was the son of the late John and Mary (Burgess) Ryan He was raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School Charlie married his high school sweetheart They cherished the fifty-five years of marriage they shared traveling on cruises with friends and spending the last several winters at their home in Sarasota where they would share many games on the bocce court together Charlie was a skilled golfer and a member of Marlborough Country Club for thirty-three years where he made many friends and even more memories where he earned his license and eventually became a Master Plumber he joined Raytheon and enjoyed a long and successful career as a facilities manager dedicating over three decades of service to the company before retiring Family and friends will honor and remember Charlie’s life by gathering for an Evening Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home on Monday morning before leaving in procession to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Thanks for visiting Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A southeast Minnesota man has admitted to a felony assault charge stemming from a stabbing.  The victim in the case was a juvenile at the time of the December 2023 stabbing.  Court records show the Waltham man charged in the case entered a guilty plea in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday The case was set to go to trial next week.  25-year-old Benjamin Randel Pater was charged last April with second-degree assault and fifth-degree assault.  The criminal complaint says he went to the victim’s home in southwest Rochester on the night of Dec 2023 to fight the victim after the two had exchanged text messages.  Pater allegedly stabbed the juvenile after the juvenile put him in a headlock Three people who traveled to the victim’s home with Pater said they broke up the altercation after the stabbing and rendered aid to the victim.  Pater turned himself in on the night of the stabbing The charges say the boy received stitches to treat stab wounds to his leg and neck.  Court records indicate Pater’s plea deal calls for him to admit to the second-degree assault charge.  The plea agreement says Pater’s defense will argue for a downward sentencing departure Pater’s sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled Gallery Credit: Carly Ross The criminal complaint says he went to the victim’s home in southwest Rochester on the night of Dec. 7, 2023 to fight the victim after the two had exchanged text messages.\nRead More Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A southeast Minnesota man has admitted to a felony assault charge stemming from a stabbing.  The victim in the case was a juvenile at the time of the December 2023 stabbing.  Court records show the Waltham man charged in the case entered a guilty plea in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday Court records indicate Pater’s plea deal calls for him to admit to the second-degree assault charge.  You can search using the name of your loved one or any family name for current or past services entrusted to our firm Ordering flowers from our site ensures that your order will reach us or the family in a timely manner and your gesture of support will remain acknowledged in the Book of Memories for future generations We only work with local florists so we can maintain the sense of urgency and quality of your selections We thank you for helping to support the family during their time of need and will 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The reproduction of any copyrighted images is forbidden without express written permission from the copyright holder any image in violation of any copyright laws you will receive two daily updates containing all new stories one week prior to the anniversary of death The email will only serve as a reminder should you choose to connect with the family at what will no doubt be a difficult time Please select your relationship to the deceased and add your email address before submitting Waltham is celebrating a new affordable housing development for older adults with low and moderate incomes Local leaders and residents held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday Lynn Goldstein-Garguilo moved into the new development her housing options were limited after her husband was placed in a nursing home “I think your longevity becomes more apparent when you’re in your 70s and you don’t want to feel alone,” she said Her new home has played a major role in her happiness “You have the feeling of emotional security “You know that you’ll always be taken care of in an emergency which is when you’re in your seventies is one of your prime worries.” the developer that is also an affordable housing advocate in Massachusetts says Leland House is a 68-unit complex for people 62 and older who meet specific income parameters prospective individual residents must make 60% or less of the region’s median income of $114,000 The three-story development is adjacent to the Waltham Council on Aging located at William F allowing residents to access the full breadth of services from both organizations The 1.5-acre site also provides outdoor space for residents The project stands at the site of the former Leland Home which was founded in 1879 to provide personalized residential and nursing care to seniors in Waltham for nearly 140 years Cissy Spear and her husband were struggling to find housing they could pay for after she retired from her job as a math teacher They applied to live at Leland House and got approved say they’ve found community at the complex There is public transportation — but it is the great people who make the building.” Leland House is subsidized through a mix of local and federal funding Your essential daily newsletter delivering trusted news and can't miss programs from Boston and beyond Bentley University has partnered with the City of Waltham to launch the Bentley Social Innovation Incubator an accelerator program for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Greater Waltham community who seek to leverage the power of business to benefit society Housed in the historic Waltham Water Works Shop a two-story brick building on Felton Street the Bentley Social Innovation Incubator was established via a one-year Small Business Administration grant championed by Massachusetts senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren the incubator will provide hands-on guidance and support to five aspiring social entrepreneurs pitch and raise funds for their social business ventures “At Bentley University, we believe good business can impact more than just the bottom line — it can change the world,” says President E. LaBrent Chrite who has worked previously with the World Bank Department of State and international nonprofits to pioneer fresh approaches to poverty alleviation and economic development across Africa “Waltham has been our home for more than 50 years and we are excited to partner with the City to help grow small businesses and address pressing social and environmental challenges in the Greater Waltham community.”   Beginning December 9, the Bentley Social Innovation Incubator will accept applications from individuals seeking to launch a social enterprise and will choose five promising projects to support Successful applicants will receive comprehensive and personalized assistance to transform their ideas into sustainable businesses They’ll receive hands-on guidance and support with building out a business plan implementing effective branding and marketing strategies “Starting a small business or social enterprise can seem a herculean task for anyone with limited access to financial and social capital,” says Jonathan White, associate professor of Sociology and executive director of the Bentley Service Learning and Civic Engagement Center (BSLCE) along with newly hired staff with extensive experience in the social innovation sector “The Social Innovation Incubator allows Bentley to share our business expertise with the Greater Waltham community expanding access to resources and opportunities while fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration for the greater good.” Beyond helping to launch five new ventures White notes that the incubator will serve as a gathering space for community members who want to use business to foster social change the incubator will host a series of events with established entrepreneurs for-profit and nonprofit business leaders and community innovators that he hopes will engage both aspiring and established small business owners Sorrentino of Waltham passed away peacefully on April 9 Gina was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Tretola) Ferraro She was raised in Lynn and graduated from Lynn English High School Gina and Michael exchanged vows on October 18 starting the happiest chapter of their lives together They started their family while living in Everett and a few years later moved to Lynn they moved to the Warrendale neighborhood of Waltham the job that gave her the most fulfillment and joy was that of a Mother She was a devoted wife and an amazing mother She was also a skilled baker and a great cook always looking forward to hosting family gatherings during the holidays and when the grandchildren came along nothing made her happier than getting the entire family together Mike and Gina also made many happy memories traveling to their favorite spot in Aruba and she loved summer vacations with the whole family down the Cape will be remembered for the unwavering love Michelle Graceffa (Christopher) of Chicago and Brianna Fanning (Patrick) of Stoughton; her grandchildren and her aunt Bella Durbano (Anthony) of Saugus Family and friends will honor and remember Gina’s life by gathering for an Evening Wake on Monday on Tuesday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Jude Church Waltham where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m a son of the late Nancy (Lupo) and Benedetto Presti Joe joined the Air Force looking to see the world While stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Colorado and on a night off at the USO lounge Joe also discovered one of the first of his many callings in photography as an Airman taking aerial photographs of bases and military schools Colorado and lived there for one year before moving back to Waltham and having their beloved only son Joe had worked as a master welder for BTU Engineering in Billerica for many years before his retirement He had a multitude of interests and hobbies.  Joe found great peace and solace in his garden where he loved growing his delicious tomatoes and many other vegetables He never was one to turn down a round of golf or a game of bowling and was so proud when he earned the title of third-degree black belt in Gōjū-ryū As a sensei he enjoyed the art of karate and wanted to pass his skills and knowledge to the next generation.  His photography skills carried over into his civilian life and he never lost interest in capturing moments from behind the lens In addition to his artistry in the field of photography he was a talented comic book style artist and impressed friends and family with welded sculptures traveling and culture (especially of Europe) and long bike ride adventures with his two grandchildren.  Of all the things that kept his hands and mind busy He loved them more than anything in the world He touched the lives of so many and will be greatly missed by those who loved him.  Gerald Presti of Waltham; his grandchildren Shayla Presti of Waltham and Derek Presti (Isamar) of Rialto Benedetto Presti and Sofia Mazzella; his sister-in-law Joe was the brother of the late Jean Brouillard (late Rene) Joanne Bibbo (late Donald) and Ronald Presti.  Family and friends will honor in remember Joe’s life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home on Tuesday morning before leaving and procession to Saint Mary's Church Waltham where his funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital Janet was the daughter of the late Robert F She was raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School Janet was a dedicated mother and exceptionally hard worker skillfully balancing her career while raising and supporting her four children She worked as a waitress for many years at local restaurants such as Fantasia and the Red Coach Grill and spent the majority of her career with Marriott She began at their Boston Harborside location before transferring to the newly opening Newton site where her role expanded beyond waitressing to include traveling for the hotel to conduct training seminars Janet also worked as a house cleaner in Newton a job she enjoyed and where she made many friends Janet's affiliation with Marriott allowed her to explore destinations around the globe Despite her worldly travels favorite place remained Bar Harbor and nearby Acadia National Park in Maine She also enjoyed gardening and tending to her yard and Robert McCarter of Tennessee; her nine grandchildren; her sister Joyce Howes of South Carolina; her two brothers Fred Murphy of Mexico and Ted Murphy of Leominster She is also survived by many nieces and nephews She was also a sister of the late Judy Murphy Family and friends will honor and remember Janet's life by gathering for an Evening Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home and will conclude with her funeral service at 7 p.m and Brian Bowler announced the sale of Gardencrest Apartment Homes 100% market rate workforce housing apartment community in Waltham an affiliate of Harbor Group International Virginia -based real estate investment firm an affiliate of San Francisco-based Fowler Property Acquisition (FPA Multifamily) The buyer has renamed the community ReNew Waltham Gardencrest Apartment Homes is comprised of a mix of apartments and direct-entry townhomes in the dynamic Metro West market The community offers easy access to downtown Boston Cambridge as well as Waltham and Watertown The property is spread over 34-acres and is comprised of 64 residential buildings The property has a clubhouse which was built in 2012 The residential community has a combination of classic and fully renovated units with an average home size of 906 square feet The new owner plans to implement their own renovation program and further enhance common area and amenity spaces MA – Hobbs Brook Real Estate has revealed plans for major renovations at its 404 Wyman property in Waltham aiming to enhance the building’s appeal and functionality for current and future tenants The extensive upgrades will modernize the facility while maintaining its reputation as a key office location within the region “These upgrades are a critical part of our larger strategy to elevate the workplace experience and create exceptional tenant-first environments across our campuses,” said Peter Gottlieb and our ongoing investments reflect our commitment to providing outstanding workplaces for our current tenant partners while attracting leading firms to join our growing roster.” This initiative will include a new state-of the-art fitness center HBRE will develop expansive outdoor spaces that will provide comfortable seating areas These improvements will benefit tenants operating across all 11 buildings underscoring HBRE’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and collaborative work environment for the entire campus 404 Wyman is a 384,841 square-foot office building on HBRE’s flagship campus and corporate headquarters The expansive campus is situated just 12 miles from Boston and features 11 office buildings spanning over 2 million square feet Designed with a focus on community and connectivity the campus provides immediate access to Route 128 and I-95 Additional property amenities include multiple on-site cafés and tenant engagement programming including a campus app and year-round events The Waltham Campus is home to HBRE’s corporate headquarters along with a diverse roster of notable tenants Commonwealth Financial Network signed a 152K square-foot lease followed by ZoomInfo with a 101K square-foot lease last year marking the two largest lease signings in suburban Boston for 2024 2025 at 11:00 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Trump administration announced it would allow federal immigration agencies to make arrests at schools ending a policy that had been in effect since 2011 MA — President Donald Trump's immediate ramping up of Immigration and Customs Enforcement action since taking office has surfaced concerns in the Waltham Public School District Officials with the district issued a letter to the community recently offering an explainer to those concerned about what ICE officials can and can't do in Waltham schools The Trump administration announced it would allow federal immigration agencies to make arrests at schools It's part of a campaign platform made by Trump who vowed — and has now begun — to launch a nationwide deportation campaign noted that ICE is limited in their scope within schools "ICE agents will not be allowed access to our schools without proper judicial warrants and will not be allowed to disrupt our educational programming in any way," acting Superintendent Kate Peretz said Peretz noted that Mayor Jeanette McCarthy and Waltham police officials are not only in support of the edict but it isn't the latter's policy to enforce civil warrants like the ones ICE presents Peretz said ICE agents won't be admitted into school buildings without judicial warrants and school principals have been directed to notify district officials should they show up at all ICE arrests have been ongoing in Massachusetts A Lynn teenager, Zeneyda Barrera, 18, was arrested and held for days in a Maine jail after a recent court appearance for what reports have called a "domestic dispute," but what Barrera's lawyer said was "two siblings getting into an argument over a telephone and pushing each other." from Nicaragua two years ago and has an asylum application in review Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 10:01 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Police discovered evidence of gunshots in a parking lot at the location Waltham police responded to the Hyatt House at 54 Fourth Ave that morning after receiving reports that shots were fired there overnight Police discovered evidence of gunshots in a parking lot at the location Officials believe the shooting happened around 3:40 a.m nor have police received reports of damaged property we belive the incident was isolated," police said 2025 at 1:30 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Yum Bunnies is officially open at 977 Main St MA — Massachusetts lost a beloved place for cakes cupcakes and other sweets in 2024 when Yum Bunnies Cakery closed in Belmont Jessa Sahakian had made cakes for film productions created a community of dessert lovers locally over 16 years of operation she was forced out of the space when the building's landlord decided to move in a new direction Belmont's unfortunate loss has now become Waltham's gain as Yum Bunnies is officially open at 977 Main St innovative decorating and laughter are the rule," business officials said Cake options range from the playful — neon marble — to the classics — red velvet The gold cake takes the idea of "death by chocolate" and flips it on its head using vanilla instead to create the cakery's most popular flavor has the year-long hiatus put a damper on the desire for cake Yum Bunnies has already had a sell-out day and future of neighborhoods in Greater Boston WALTHAM — There aren’t many places around here quite like Moody Street This six-block shopping strip just south of the Charles River has a little bit of everything It’s where you can get a Guatemalan choncha pastry at Chepe’s or an ice cream at Lizzy’s buy flooring at Elfman’s or a saree at Raj Collections feast on at least a half-dozen different cuisines “This is the most welcoming place I’ve ever known,” said Jonathan Paz a 31-year-old son of Bolivian immigrants who grew up on Waltham’s south side But ever since a COVID-era experiment in outdoor dining, when the city closed the street for months at a time to help the restaurants expand capacity and weather the pandemic there has been a roiling debate over how Moody Street should best be used at the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th when Moody Street was unquestionably for everyone It was the second-largest business district in Massachusetts the spine of a neighborhood filled with people who worked in the textile and other factories that lined the Charles River and who came to Moody Street for their everyday needs “You had thousands of people working in downtown Waltham they’re spending their money down there,” he said “It was just a really vibrant area of Waltham for many But the arrival of suburban malls gutted the street and its retail anchor “It became pretty shady,” said Peter Richard who grew up in Waltham in the ‘80s and ‘90s and today works in sales at Elfman’s Flooring ‘Don’t let me catch you on Moody Street.’” That was around the time city officials started trying to bring it back from the brink with a wave of revitalization and rezoning efforts and a move to block fast food restaurants and chains “One of the things that we emphasized was that if you’re going to have a successful downtown you need to have something that other downtowns don’t have,” he said and a restaurant scene began to flourish alongside independent nail salons and an array of immigrant-owned businesses that catered to the neighborhood’s diverse population Then came COVID. In a bid to help small businesses, and draw customers from their homes, city officials closed Moody Street to vehicular traffic and allowed patios to sprawl out onto the pavement. The thoroughfare became a destination, a model quickly copied by other cities throughout the region and we couldn’t have been happier,” said Caroline Mahoney an assistant manager at the Italian restaurant Sweet Basil which saw its business double with an additional 20 patio tables Waltham has continued to experiment with the al fresco concept shutting down the street for several months or on varied nights of the week the city’s studying a more permanent approach making Moody Street one-way — either north or south — or closing it to cars entirely and creating a pedestrian mall a number of residents said they’d support widening sidewalks and converting Moody to one-way in order to make it more pedestrian friendly Longtime resident Gary Morrison noted that the city used to shut Moody Street for “Crazy Days,” when the stores would bring their wares out on the street to sell and has experimented with shutdowns for years “Every year we kick the can down the road,” Morrison said at last month’s meeting who owns the ChicMed Laser & Esthetic Center along the block loved the street closures during the summer but said a move to fully pedestrianize the street year-round doesn’t make sense during New England’s winters and might eventually force some businesses to close “It’s the businesses that make Moody Street popping,” Balian said there’s nothing to walk around and enjoy.” who’s run the Patel Brothers grocery shop on the block for two decades said he’s still trying to recoup business lost during the pandemic sales dipped precipitously during the extended street closures and one key way customers know his store exists is by driving by While Patel understands that people across Waltham have opinions on what to do with Moody Street he argues it’s the business owners whose opinions should carry the most weight He wonders why restaurants should get priority over other non-restaurant businesses some 50 businesses along Moody Street responded saying they didn’t want a pedestrian street “Each of them knows what they need for their business to be successful,” he said who says he became “the face of pedestrianization,” during his unsuccessful mayoral run counters that a citywide survey of over 500 residents last year showed about 90 percent wanted to shut down the street “We stumbled across a gold mine of an idea,” he said even ones who routinely walk to Moody Street an urban planner who lives just a few blocks away not at the impact on Moody Street’s delicate commercial ecosystem “And making a pedestrian street is a big deal.” of the economic impact of closing Moody Street Officials want to make sure they strike the right balance an ice cream-scooping institution on Moody Street going back decades Closing down the street for outdoor service was a lifesaver during the depths of the pandemic enabling customers to enjoy a treat in the relative safety of the open air But lately the endless uncertainty is wearing on her The margins on ice cream aren’t big enough to justify a major investment in outdoor seating if it’s only going to last for one year And the divisions the broader debate has opened up among neighboring businesses are disappointing she’d like the city to decide once and for all what it wants to do with Moody Street “I like the idea of having [the street closed] but I don’t like the fact that it affects negatively the other businesses I feel like we should look out for each other,” she said I believe that people still will eat ice cream.” More from On the Street: The On the Street series looks at the past With its bustling office parks that line Route 128 Waltham has added a lot of jobs in recent years But what it hasn’t added is anywhere near enough housing for all of those workers to live in Now — with its last-minute approval to advance a state-mandated housing plan — that may start to change The Waltham City Council is poised to approve an MBTA Communities zoning plan that would enable thousands of new units of multifamily housing near two commuter rail stations on either side of the city It’s just zoning allowing for potential construction they’d represent the biggest expansion of housing this city of 65,000 has seen in decades Indeed, from 2018 through 2022, Waltham permitted just 192 new units, according to data tracked by the state, a number that amounts to less than 1 percent of its existing housing stock. Earlier in the 2010s, it didn’t build much faster The MBTA Communities law, passed in 2021, aims to require cities and towns served by the T to accelerate housing development. While more than 100 communities have passed plans over the last year setting up a showdown with state officials who’ve signaled they’ll enforce the law aggressively with the City Council taking a key vote on Monday — its last meeting of the year — to advance a plan making room for 4,002 units Debra Herman described her “cute little two-bedroom condo one bedroom for the grandkids,” except despite having four children in their 20s and 30s “People that age are moving out of this area in droves.” some city councilors were skeptical the plan would do much to alleviate the urgent crisis those residents described Much of the land in the zoning already holds other buildings — which owners would need to decide to replace with housing — and most of the units would be market rent “This might take 10 or 20 years to build,” said Councilor Sean Durkee the councilors ultimately voted to approve a plan one that would zone for new housing in spots on either side of town: around the Brandeis/Riverside commuter rail station in the southwest corner of Waltham and near the Waverly stop on the Belmont town line That neither zone is in the core of Waltham feels like something of a missed opportunity said Tom Benavides of housing advocacy group Waltham Inclusive Neighborhoods There’s still plenty of room in that part of town to build small multifamily buildings at a scale that has always been part of Waltham’s fabric at least until zoning changes in the ‘50s made it illegal to build anymore “Waltham isn’t even ready to allow its existing neighborhoods to be built today,” he said “I was hoping we’d at least meet the moment of legalizing the housing that already exists.” whose group organized most of the supporters who urged the council to pass the plan And the two city councilors who represent Waltham’s south side note that most of the new housing that’s gone up over the last decade has been built downtown and nearby in a zoning district the city created in the early ‘90s to redevelop old factories that hug the Charles Several new apartment buildings have opened over the last decade “We were already doing transit-oriented development long before the state came in,” said City Councilor Robert Logan much of the rest of the neighborhood consists of older small buildings with rents that are relatively affordable housing immigrants and working-class residents who’d otherwise be priced out of Waltham “My big fear was that they’d rezone that and basically in the name of affordable housing tear down actually affordable housing and build condos that would sell for $1 million each,” he said to maintain some level of affordability in a city that has long been more accessible than many of its neighbors create enough new housing to make that happen “I used to think of Waltham as the affordable place in Greater Boston and nothing’s affordable anymore,” Waltham resident Tad Blake-Weber told the City Council this is a great opportunity for us to evolve as a city.” Tim Logan can be reached at timothy.logan@globe.com. 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An official website of the United States government Watch Live at 11:30 a.m. ET: Results of Nationwide Law Enforcement Effort Press Conference View the latest ICE guidance on COVID-19 Get information about how to check in with your local ICE Office here Reportándose con ICE: Obtenga información sobre cómo reportarse a su oficina local de ICE aquí View in other languages Call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activityReport Crime Learn More About ICE ICE's ERO officers uphold United States immigration laws by focusing on individuals who present the greatest risk to national security View the annual report Media Inquiries Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Gedion Masunsu an illegal Ugandan alien charged in Massachusetts with two counts of assault and battery on a pregnant victim and destruction of property Jan “Not only is Gedion Masunsu in this country illegally he savagely assaulted a pregnant Massachusetts resident endangering the victim and her unborn child,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H “We will not tolerate such acts of violence against the members of our New England communities ICE stands firm in our commitment to prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing alien offenders from our streets.” Masunsu attempted to enter the United States at Boston Logan International Airport April 14 Customs and Border Protection issued Masunsu an order of expedited removal and paroled him into the U.S The Waltham Police Department arrested Masunsu Jan 6 for two counts of assault and battery on a pregnant victim and destruction of property ICE lodged an immigration detainer later that day against Masunsu with the Waltham District Court which failed to honor the detainer and released Masunsu from custody Masunsu remains in ICE custody following his arrest Members of the public can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in our communities on X: @EROBoston For media inquiries about ICE activities, operations, or policies, contact the ICE Office of Public Affairs at ICEMedia@ice.dhs.gov 2025 at 12:48 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Heavy snow is possible with 5 to 8 inches expected by Sunday afternoon MA — Waltham will institute a snow emergency parking ban ahead of the forecasted snowstorm Saturday night On-street parking is banned starting at 10 p.m "Cars may park in municipal and public-school parking lots but please be advised that they must be removed from school parking lots within two hours of the parking ban being lifted or your cars will be towed," officials said "You will have 24 hours to remove cars from municipal lots." Heavy snow is possible with 5 to 8 inches expected by Sunday afternoon The Winter Storm Watch is in effect for all of Massachusetts as well as portions of Connecticut and Rhode Island Snow is expected to start late Saturday night shortly before midnight and become heavy in the early morning hours of Sunday Travel could be very difficult at that time The good news about this storm is that it will be mostly snow with little ice and freezing rain mixing in the far south There is also not expected to be significant wind tidal damage or wind associated with the storm A widespread 5 to 8 inches are expected with higher amounts in southern New England and the chance for lesser amounts across northern Massachusetts into southern New Hampshire The Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 7 p.m A Polish video game company plans to quadruple its local headcount after receiving state tax breaks CD Projekt Red plans to hire 141 employees in Massachusetts over the next three years and make its Waltham office its North American hub, the Boston Business Journal reported The company, the creator of the Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 games, currently has 42 full-time employees in the state after acquiring Massachusetts-based video game developer The Molasses Flood in 2021 it plans to add another 9,100 SF of office space to its existing 14K SF location at 51 Sawyer Road in Waltham That 152K SF building is part of the University Office Park It also includes tenants Epoch Senior Living Janitronics Building Services and Apex Wealth Group The expansion comes after CD Projekt Red received $2.1M in state incentives in return for job creation Most of the expansion would be to help develop new games You are subscribed to the Bisnow Boston Newsletter or click here to copy link to clipboard We will email you a link to reset your password Upcoming regulations in the European Union require us to show this pop-up and ask you to agree to keep using Bisnow.com We want to take 15 seconds to tell you what's going on: 2025 at 1:01 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}NWS forecasters said more snow could be in the forecast this week with the south coast in the potential path of light snow Tuesday night into Wednesday MA — A winter storm brought as much as 8 inches of snow in some parts of Massachusetts difficult travel and other logistical problems for some the timing of the storm didn't alter the school schedule The highest snow totals were seen in Essex County and at least seven inches were recorded in eight other communities Middlesex and Worcester Counties also saw at least seven inches of snow in some communities while Cape Cod and the islands saw over 5 inches of snow no official snow total was recorded by the NWS but 4 inches inches of snow were recorded in nearby Watertown during the weekend storm NWS forecasters said more snow could be in the forecast this week A stronger storm Wednesday night into Thursday could bring snow and mixed precipitation I’m always planning my next culinary adventure Brandeis University is a great place to be a foodie Whether it’s a quick bagel on campus chicken and waffles on Moody Street or a fresh lobster roll in downtown Boston Brandeis is surrounded by delicious dining spots Variety is the spice of life, and you’ll also find plenty of it here in Waltham — a diverse city with an equally diverse array of ethnic restaurants. The primary hotspots can be found along Main Street and Moody Street, which is known as the city’s trendy restaurant row No matter what flavors you’re craving you’ll probably be able to find it not too far from campus Here are my personal dining recommendations on campus Brandeis students have access to diverse on-campus dining options that cater to various tastes Sherman Dining Hall serves as the primary dining venue offering a broad selection of dishes to meet different dietary requirements For those looking for a quick bite or a comfortable spot to catch up on work Wakuwaku Ramen (located inside the business school!) stands out for its Japanese-inspired menu Their simple yet delicious breakfast sandwiches are a hit and I particularly enjoy their beef rice bowl and curry bao for a flavorful lunch option Dunkin’ is the perfect spot for students on the go providing an iconic range of doughnuts and drinks — ideal for a quick breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up between classes Moody Street is Waltham’s restaurant row a vibrant culinary hub with options to suit just about any preference Amuleto Mexican Table delivers a true taste of Mexican cuisine featuring colorful drinks and authentic dishes known for its creative chicken-and-waffle dishes (try the Oreo Crunch!) as well as tasty paninis Tempo offers a welcoming atmosphere with delicious fried oysters and scallops a visit to Lizzy’s Ice Cream is a must — their mocha almond latte flavor is amazing Bistro781 is an excellent place to relax with friends good music and a wide drink selection — perfect for celebrating any occasion Masao’s Kitchen provides a wholesome vegan buffet that focuses on fresh and minimally processed ingredients Other honorable mentions include Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar and Margaritas Mexican Restaurant The dining scene in Waltham is as varied as its community Café on the Common offers a comfortable space for studying complete with rustic tables and cozy couches — it’s where you might find me on weekends working on a project Peppino’s Dosa shines with its vegetarian-friendly menu and their affordable weekday buffets are a personal favorite head to Mu Lan for superb dumplings and smoked duck known for its flavorful lahmacun and Turkish teas — a true delight for anyone who enjoys good Turkish cuisine The city of Boston offers diverse dining options for every palate Vaisakhi Indian Kitchen stands out as my favorite for Indian cuisine featuring staple dishes such as samosa chaat For those looking to enjoy a meal with friends in a lively atmosphere Bartaco in the Seaport District offers creative tacos and refreshing cocktails Seafood enthusiasts will appreciate Yankee Lobster Company which is known for delicious lobster rolls and clam chowder If you’re in the mood for a unique dining experience Q Restaurant in Chinatown invites you to try their engaging hotpot with a variety of broths and fresh ingredients head over to Modern Pastry in the North End a beloved bakery celebrated for its traditional Italian pastries and desserts Student Insights features blog posts produced by current students and recent graduates of Brandeis International Business School and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author Brandeis Intl. Business School (@brandeisbusiness) • Instagram photos and videos © Brandeis International Business School 2025 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453 (781) 736-7600 globaladmissions@brandeis.edu WALTHAM — Roubina Tziavas used to order her three daughters' birthday cakes from Yum Bunnies Cakery She would tell Yum Bunnies owner Jessa Sahakian what the theme of the party was But for the past year, Tziavas has had to take her business elsewhere. That's because Sahakian was forced to vacate her building on Belmont Street in Belmont, where her business had been for 16 years Her landlord had other plans for the space “It was really awful,” Sahakian told Wicked Local I opened that shop at a very young age and I grew up there and made a lot of friends there When Sahakian announced the bakery would close she received an outpouring of support from loyal customers over the years and immediately knew it couldn’t be the end You’ve been a part of every special occasion,’” she said Her mother, Beth, and best friend, Michelle Logiudice, both of whom worked for Sahakian, set out to find a new location. And in April 2024, a lease at 977 Main St. in Waltham was signed for the new Yum Bunnies The shop officially opened on Valentine’s Day I know she went through a lot of bumps in the road Sahakian overcame many challenges to get the space ready, including a flood in the basement where she stores all of her supplies. But despite the setbacks, she kept quiet on her otherwise very vocal Instagram account which people love to visit whenever they need a laugh 'Got to do my own thing': Yum Bunnies Cakery in Belmont marks 10 years in business Sahakian said the Waltham location will have more foot traffic than she got in Belmont “I’m really excited about the way it looks and for everyone to see it,” she said During COVID-19 Yum Bunnies created cake jars — mason jars layered with cake and frosting in a variety of flavors such as cookie dough Yum Bunnies also competed on “Cupcake Wars,” in 2011 the Waltham boys’ hockey team did not have a goaltender A number of scenarios danced in the head of coach John Maguire It was a first in his 40 years behind the bench Maguire had heard of a high school team in Minnesota that played with six skaters — would he be forced to bring that tactic to the Commonwealth “How are we going to do this?,” wondered Maguire are we going to play a varsity schedule with six skaters Senior assistant captain Shant Gebeyan had an idea — what about his brother a sophomore who played defense on the junior varsity a freshman He was slated to be the fifth defenseman on varsity Shant texted Maguire saying that Garo could man the crease He didn’t tell Garo about it until after he sent the text “I didn’t believe him when he sent the text,” said Garo “I’m actually going to have to start playing goalie,” he recalled thinking “As much as I was mad that I was switching positions before my sophomore season Thanks to Gebeyan’s rapid improvement and a selfless group in front of him with the first-year goalie compiling a 2.14 goals against average “I honestly didn’t have high hopes coming into the preseason,” said Shant Gebeyan Waltham hockey alumni pooled together to donate old equipment for Garo he found himself watching a YouTube tutorial while facedown on the locker room floor struggling with the straps He attended a goalie camp over Thanksgiving weekend He honed his skills during at the end of the fall hockey season would drive by the Gebeyan’s house and see Shant and Arman shooting on Garo in the driveway and honk the horn in approval “He’s willing to put the group ahead of him as an individual,” said Maguire “Not a lot of kids would think about doing it.” a 2022 Waltham graduate who plays on the Boston University club team drives from campus to hone the finer points of the position with Gebeyan Assistant coach Danny Doyle works closely to help Gebeyan improve his angles and slides across the crease Garo’s best save thus far was a sprawling right-pad stop diving post to post to keep the Hawks in front against North Andover before holding on for a 5-3 win Every time that Gebeyan makes a breakaway save “I impress myself sometimes when I have these crazy saves,” said Gebeyan Maguire, a 2014 inductee into the Massachusetts State Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame with over 400 career wins has the Hawks playing faster and more inspired “He’s the real captain behind all of this,” said Shant Gebeyan The crowd inside Veterans Memorial Rink goes bananas with each Gebeyan save Garo has found a purpose between the pipes “The fact that he allowed us to have a season is special,” said Maguire ▪ Two coaches reached impressive milestones over the last week with Essex Tech’s Mark Leonard recording the 300th win of his career Wednesday vs Pentucket and Norwood’s Chuck Allen reaching 100 with the Mustangs on Saturday vs Leonard is up to 72 wins in six seasons with the Hawks after securing 228 with Peabody over 26 seasons “I’ve been lucky to have some awesome coaches and unbelievable players and teams over the years,” Leonard said became the program’s all-time leading scorer just last week with his 56th goal has 216 wins over 21 seasons between Medford Kyle Hart became the 17th player at Marblehead to reach 100 career points Hart was the leading scorer for the Headers last season when they captured the Division 3 state title Winthrop’s Phil Boncore also reached 100 career points scoring a goal for the Vikings in a 4-2 win over Gloucester on Saturday ▪ The MIAA’s initial power rankings for the winter will be release Friday morning Division 1 teams remain unbeaten following Arlington’s 2-1 win over Hingham on Monday Two teams remain unbeaten in Division 2 between Billerica (8-0) and Tewksbury (7-0-1); Division 3 boasts three teams without a loss including last season’s runner-up Nauset (6-0-1) was the last Division 4 EMass team without a loss — Winners of two straight since starting 2-3 the defending-champion Eagles bring their defensive prowess west to take on the high-octane Pioneers at the New England Sports Center noon — One of the only games on a quiet Sunday the Hawks and Eagles will look to steady their ships at the Clark Athletic Center — An intriguing nonleague matchup should provide a good measuring stick for the Bishops and Rams at The Bog in Kingston — The Middlesex League remains one of the most competitive in the state with both the Spy Ponders and Rockets among the heavyweights hoping to lay claim to a Liberty Division title — Was nearly a matchup of unbeatens before the Vineyarders fell to Barnstable on Thursday but the Cape & Islands Atlantic will be on the line when they collide off Vineyard Sound Cam Kerry can be reached at cam.kerry@globe.com. 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