Waltham School Committee approves new graduation requirements
After MCAS was removed as a statewide graduation requirement, changes to competency determination were approved by the Waltham School Committee.
Jewish Deis Bund holds vigil in Shapiro Campus Center for lives lost
Students and community members gathered to express their sentiments regarding the lives lost from military confrontations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Waltham Police Department hosts community workshops around the city
Community members are welcomed to free workshops with the police that cover topics such as trust building and procedural justice concepts, police ask for feedback and ideas for the future.
Brandeis’ social justice values stand up to recent Title IX policy shifts
Title IX policy shifts have undone federal protections against harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity, but the University’s anti-discrimination policies remain largely unchanged.
Waltham City Council considers cameras on school buses to improve safety
A new Massachusetts law allows cities and school districts to implement automated traffic enforcement cameras to deter drivers from passing stopped school buses.
New affordable housing units to be available in Waltham
Alexan Waltham is currently accepting applications for an affordable housing lottery.

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