Waltham voters get one final weekend to cast early ballots before Election Day. Also in today's brief (3 items): One more weekend left for early voting; Waltham JV football hosts Acton-Boxborough Saturday; Lions Club hosts Halloween parade on Main Street.
Waltham's Conservation Commission unanimously approved removing a problem-prone trench drain at 590 Lincoln Street and let an Algonquin Gas project absorb pipe-size changes without a new filing.
The Town of Waltham announced its annual leaf vacuum program starts Oct. 26, with curbside pickup scheduled once during each street's assigned week based on trash pickup day.
Waltham will begin leaf vacuuming next week for residents with Monday trash pickup. From our own coverage: Conservation board continues two development reviews; Council acts on licenses, grant and permit hearings.
The Waltham School Committee voted 4-3 to create a new strategy and communications lead position over Mayor McCarthy's objections. Superintendent Dr. Marissa Mendonza said the $140,000 to $160,000 role, funded from a repurposed vacancy, could start January 1.
Waltham's Long Term Debt Committee reviews a redesigned plan to relocate fire administration at the police station. From our own coverage: Debt panel reviews police station fire wing redesign; Debt committee reviews three historic preservation funding requests.
The Town of Waltham announced a water main shut-down near the Main Street and Grant Street intersection on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Residents in the affected area should run only cold water afterward until it runs clear.
Water main shutdown will close the Main and Grant streets intersection Thursday morning.
Long Term Debt Committee approved $462,755 for redesigned Police Station fire administration relocation plans.
Waltham City Council approves CAVA permit, continues Sweetgreen hearing to Nov. 23. From our own coverage: Council approves CAVA fast-food permit.