Category: Waltham Times
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‘We need more’: Waltham’s ICE policy draws praise, criticism
As federal immigration agents have arrested people across Massachusetts and rumors of more ICE sightings swirl, the Waltham Public Schools policy says it won’t allow agents onto school property without a warrant. Kate Perez, speaking in her capacity as acting…
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City Councilors debate hours of marijuana sales, hotel permit and parking on private ways
The Waltham City Council at its meeting last week unanimously approved zoning amendments for medical and recreational marijuana establishments, with the amendments allowing dispensaries to operate from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., including Sundays, aligning Waltham’s regulations with state rules.…
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Waltham’s new high school brings career training to life
It doesn’t feel like a high school. Walking through the kitchen, the salon, the auto body shop, the carpentry shop — all of it looks, feels and even smells professional. Which is exactly the point, said Waltham High School Principal…
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City Council accepts state grant money for firefighting and safety equipment
Fire Chief Andrew Mullin presents a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the council. Photo: Vivian Ainomugisha. The City Council accepted a $17,150 state grant Monday night for the purchase of firefighting and safety…
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Finalists for Waltham High School principal share visions for school’s future at parent forum
The finalists for the Waltham High School principal position answered questions about their visions and plans for the school Monday night at a forum for parents and guardians. The candidates, who were revealed by the school district Thursday, are Donavan…
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Waltham Public Schools announces finalists for high school principal job
A search committee has chosen three finalists for the position of principal at Waltham High School. The committee selected Donavan Tracey Jr., Courtney Gosselin and Mike Sabin, the school district announced Thursday. Darrell Braggs, the current principal, in December announced…
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Waltham man’s abduction in Uganda sparks demonstration at State House
Charles “Muvawala” Bukenya was found alive with signs of torture In a social media post by Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Party in Uganda, shares news about Charles “Muvawala” Bukenya’s abduction. About a dozen members of a Ugandan…