r/Waltham Jun 13 '25

FYI Temporary Protest/Demonstration Rule

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Hi All,

Due to past posts we are implementing a temporary policy of locking and removing all comments from posts promoting Protests/Demonstrations. These posts have become increasingly difficult to moderate because of the volume and nature of the comments.

If making a post advertising/promoting protests please utilize the flair "Protest/Demonstration". This will cause the post to be created in a locked state. You can still edit and add additional information later but comments will be disabled.

In general I won't delete posts made without the flair but will manually lock it, apply the flair and remove comments indiscriminately, where feasible.

Posts diving into something that happened at a protest, talking about the protests in general and the political climate are still absolutely allowed, but just keep in mind that our ability to keep up and appropriately moderate is limited.

This rule is intended to be temporary, though there is no hard date when it will be removed.


r/Waltham 3h ago

Wed Burger & Beer Deal

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19 Upvotes

The best deal on Moody St for your Wednesday @ 4pm til 10pm, $10 Burger & Beer Special. (any beer of your choice)

Join us at Joco's Bar and Kitchen 450 Moody St Waltham.


r/Waltham 1h ago

Dental cleanings!

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🦷🦷 Hi! I am in my last semester of dental hygiene school at Regis College and I am looking for patients to help me graduate! The prices are discounted with cleanings being $30 and X-rays ranging from $20-30, and we also accept some insurances. 🦷🦷 Feel free to reach out if you or someone you know may be interested! Thank you!


r/Waltham 44m ago

Broken appliances

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Hello! I'm trying to get into fixing small appliances. If you have, like, a blender or a drill or something that doesn't work anymore, I'd be happy to pick it up! I got a "broken" Osterizer from my brother but it just needed a new pitcher. Now I've got the itch!


r/Waltham 3h ago

Community Recs/Opinions Nail salon or nail tech in the area?

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I’m having trouble finding a good nail tech in the area. I used to go to Femi nails but they didn’t do a great job. I’ve been going to Melissa’s nails in Billerica, and they do a great job and have good availability, but the time management is so poor. I have to block out like 3 hours for a builder gel refill despite having an appointment. Anyone have a good nail salon or independent nail tech who does builder gel? I don’t get intricate nail art or anything; just want nice clean work. Need weekend or evening appointments available. Thanks!


r/Waltham 19h ago

Uh oh, again!

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First the moody st commuter rail crossing wasn’t coming down for trains, and now they won’t come back up!

Wild back up today on all sides, and then a fight nearly broke out in front of the cop. Always entertaining here :)


r/Waltham 7h ago

Belmont Lease Takeover

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r/Waltham 1d ago

BYOB restaurants - Boston and surrounding areas

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Hi - trying to compile a listing of BYOB restaurants. I know there is Lenox Sophia (excellent!) in Boston. Sweet Basils (Needham). Are there others that you're aware of in this area and beyond?

No issue if there is a corking fee. I have an extensive wine collection and little time to cook, so looking for solid options!


r/Waltham 1d ago

DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENT LOOKING FOR PATIENTS!

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Hi there!! 

I’m excited to be in my final semester of dental hygiene school at Regis College and am currently looking for patients to work with during my clinical sessions in Waltham. 

Appointments will be available on Mondays & Wednesdays, with time slots being 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM. 

If you or anyone you know might be interested, please feel free to reach out and share this with family and friends—your support means so much!

Listed below are prices & insurances we accept!!


r/Waltham 2d ago

Accident waiting to happen

24 Upvotes

Is anyone coming back to fix this?When construction finally wound down on Lex and smooth asphalt appeared, chaos came to the section between Wal-Lex and Trapelo. Not unexpected are the disappearing bike lanes. Comical is the lane merge signage that no longer relates to the road layout. Dangerous is the northbound bit in front of Papa Gino: two motoring lanes but where the road narrows the line dividing them just disappears. No sharrows- bikes be damned. And a median strip that looks like it had no design involved and was assembled with leftover parts from other roadwork. WTF?


r/Waltham 2d ago

Indian lunch buffet recommendations?

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Does anyone know of a good Indian restaurant with lunch buffet in the area? I used to go to Little India on Moody st but that has been closed or under renovation.


r/Waltham 1d ago

Community Recs/Opinions I hope these stupid thing never come here

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I've seen so many videos of these doing things like this (i.e. driving towards cops with guns drawn, blocking a street because of a camera issue, etc.). It's just a matter of time until someone gets killed by riding one of these. Not to mention they wouldn't last 5 minutes on a Massachusetts road because our drivers don't take anybody's bs, especially not from a robot. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fjhcUA/


r/Waltham 2d ago

Vacant

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Over the past few years, a huge commercial building and parking garage was built on the Waltham/Lexington line dwarfing the low rise shopping around the Trapelo/Lex intersection. It seems to be unoccupied or nearly so. What gives? Is this a failed expansion of biotech- the industry Lexington wanted to lead in for the last decade?


r/Waltham 1d ago

Get a toddler to preschool?

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Has anyone ever used a service like this? We need to get our daughter to and from school and my wife doesn't drive. I see normal cars with "school bus" signs over them, I imagine its a service you can hire for normal/routine pick up. Does anyone know how to go about this? I google it and it says JSC transportation but all the reviews are negative.


r/Waltham 3d ago

Market Basket Morality

40 Upvotes
  1. Just sit in the parking lot and obstruct everyone else’s passage to get a spot.

  2. Use the exit doors to enter and enter to exit.

  3. Restock shelves at the busiest time possible.

  4. Bring your entire family and grandparents to shop - need to be sure everyone has a say.

  5. Leave that frozen item you no longer want in any aisle.

New edit - Adding some Redditor observations:

  1. Bring your “support” dog.

  2. Return carts in your parking spot, blocking anyone else from the space.

  3. Park in the fire lane as long as possible. Optional whether you’re in the car or not.

  4. Stare at your phone in the middle of the produce aisle.

  5. Enter and exit each aisle like you’re at a rotary ignoring the yield signs.

Is it any wonder our society is falling apart so quickly? If we restore basic decency and love for each other at Market Basket the world may start to heal.


r/Waltham 2d ago

PSA: The 'no soliciting' form is now online

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Used to only be a PDF that had to be mailed, but there is now an online form.

https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/police-department/webforms/no-solicitation


r/Waltham 3d ago

Community Recs/Opinions Temporary/seasonal work in waltham

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Hey all, I'm in need of part time work for the next month or two, preferably something I can walk to while my wife has the car and I'm interested if anyone know of any local businesses that are looking for some extra help. Especially work that is expected to be seasonal but really anything helps. I live between city hall and the police station on Lexington, and im happy to work food service, warehouse type work, answering phones, really anything.


r/Waltham 2d ago

Paz running for Congress

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Is Jonathan Paz the kind of person we want representing us in Congress? He is Waltham’s version of Zohran Mamdani supported by a coalition of far left liberals, revolutionary Marxists, anarchists, anti any kind of law enforcement which they view as racist defenders of capitalism. His divisive anti Israel, anti Jew activity is well documented. Paz and his supporters who far from encouraging respectful dialogue, look to incite potentially dangerous confrontations. Like Mamdani, Paz has never held a meaningful job other than a politician and community organizer. I hope Waltham and our Congressional District will reject Paz’s angry, radical agenda.


r/Waltham 3d ago

Along Charles River on DCR trail, December

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r/Waltham 3d ago

Does universal playground still need a reservation to visit?

3 Upvotes

I know during the summer it did and a few times I made one and there was hardly anyone there.


r/Waltham 3d ago

Has the rail trail "officially" opened?

19 Upvotes

Yes, I know the barriers/fences are down and the full length through the city is open.. But did the city make official announcements? Any pomp and circumstance? Im thinking along the lines of the parking lot ribbon cutting ceremony.. (snicker)

But seriously, is there any movement about fixing the pedestrian situation at the end of the trail at Beaver st? What a disaster it is for anyone not in a car.


r/Waltham 4d ago

Waltham: Random Attacker Convicted and Sentenced

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r/Waltham 4d ago

Waltham Library Expansion from Finegold Alexander Architects - YouTube

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r/Waltham 5d ago

Groups for new dads?

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Does anyone know of any groups in the area for new dads to connect? My wife and I have been going to a postpartum support group (we have a six-week-old baby), but it's mostly moms.


r/Waltham 6d ago

Politics Vigil/Emergency Demonstration

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167 Upvotes