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Monday, October 5, 2026

A Waltham resident was deported after spending 19 months in ICE detention, Patch reports.

From Waltham News

• September's top Waltham home sale revealed in deeds tally. Waltham News reviewed September's 17 recorded Waltham deeds, finding nine so far carry a sale price, with one condominium purchase emerging as the month's priciest transaction.Waltham News

Today in Waltham

• Waltham resident deported after 19 months in ICE detention. Waltham Patch reports a Waltham resident was deported after being held in ICE detention for 19 months.Waltham Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 11, 12 p.m.: Waltham Fire hosts open house for prevention week. Waltham Fire Department will hold an open house at the Moody Street Station on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 12 to 3 p.m., with visits planned for grades K through 2 for National Fire Prevention Week.Waltham Fire Department

Recent editions

• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Widow of Waltham police officer says nonprofit still hasn't paid promised death benefit
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 — New thrift shop opens in Waltham as weekend events roundup grows
• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — TScan Therapeutics layoffs of 96 workers could ripple through Waltham's biotech industry, Patch reports
• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Two Winter Street office deals worth $30 million anchor active August deed recording in Waltham