The Waltham Fire Department will be conducting hydrant inspections throughout the city beginning on » Inspections will continue Monday - Friday, 9AM to 3PM until .

The Waltham Public Library is a fully-funded community hub, fostering a healthy democratic society by providing a wealth of current informational, educational, and recreational resources free of charge to all members of the community. Waltham's Prospect Hill Park is the 3rd highest point in the region after two of the Blue Hills.

About Waltham Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy Waltham, located in eastern Massachusetts, is a western suburb of Boston. Founded in 1636, incorporated into a town in 1738 and then into a city in 1884, Waltham is now a diverse community with various opportunities for living, education, work, and leisure.

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The Waltham Fire Department responded to reports of a building fire at 19 Weir Road at 7:57 am on Wednesday morning 29 April 2026. Engine 7, Engine 8, Tower 1, Rescue 1, Engine 2 and Car 2 along with Armstrong Medic 4 responded on the first alarm.

Here you will find a synopsis of our real estate tax roll with descriptions of each single family, two family and three family house in Waltham. There is also a less detailed description of all other parcels of real estate in Waltham.

The Waltham Fire Department responded to a 500 LB propane tank gas leak at 200 Trapelo Road on Friday afternoon 17 April 2026. Waltham... more ››