WATCH’s Back to Work Grant/ WATCH subvención para volver al trabajo

Posted on: August 13, 2021

For more information visit our employment resources page  WATCH Work Grant Through generous donations, WATCH is able to provide grants for up to $500 for one-time expense that will enable applicant to better access work opportunities.  Examples:  bus pass, car repair, uniform, equipment. Grants are for Waltham residents who have lost income or job access due…

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COVID-19 Testing + Vaccination Clinics /COVID-19 Pruebas y Vacunación

Posted on: August 12, 2021

Waltham is now a high risk community for COVID-19 transmission. Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting regularly tested and getting vaccinated! The Pfizer vaccine is now FDA approved! COVID Testing:  Click here to see where to get testing.  You can search by location, free, MassHealth and no referral required among other options. COVID…

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MA Extends Eviction Protection/MA Extiende la Protección Contra el Desalojo

Posted on: August 2, 2021

The federal eviction moratorium has been extended until October 3rd for areas with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission rates, this includes Waltham. In addition, Massachusetts residents who apply for rental assistance due to COVID-19 related income loss, are protected under a state eviction moratorium until April 2022.Notices to quit for nonpayment must continue to show…

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WATCH Forum on Eviction Prevention programs in Somerville and Boston

Posted on: July 9, 2021

Our guest speakers: Mark Alston-Follansbee, Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) Katie Forde, Office of Housing Stability, Department of Neighborhood Development, Boston share information on how their municipalities passed ordinances requiring landlords to notify tenants of legal and financial resources when they are facing eviction. Nuestros hablantes invitados: Mark Alston-Follansbee, Agencia de Acción Comunitaria de…

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