Historical News

Healthy Waltham has organized a pantry this Saturday to support families experiencing hardship as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

**UPDATE: The mayor’s proposal passed! It will now move to the City Council for a final vote. Thank you all for joining the meeting, asking key questions, and voicing your support for Waltham tenants!** The Mayor of Waltham has proposed a $1,000,000 CPC allocation for rental assistance. See the Mayor’s application here. Thanks to everyone…

Action is needed on the local, state, and federal level to support low-income families during this crisis! You can help by contacting your legislators and letting them know you support clear, specific measures to sustain our communities.

The Waltham Boys and Girls Club lunch service has moved to a later time, 12:00 – 12:30pm.

There are lots of places to get food for free in Waltham during this difficult time. Here is a guide! weekly food guide April 6 to 13 2020 Monday, April 6 8am-12pm  YMCA 725 Lexington St., Waltham.  Meals to go for children under 18 9-10am breakfast to go for anyone, Salvation Army, 33 Myrtle Street…

It’s National Census Day – get counted!

The Waltham City Council approved $150,000 for an Emergency Fund for Tenant Assistance.  The Waltham Housing Division is taking applications until April 30, 2020.

Great News!  The Mayor of Waltham is requesting the City Council approve $150,000 for an Emergency Fund for Tenant Assistance to be managed by Waltham’s Housing Division. WATCH will be requesting an additional $100,000 in funds from the Community Preservation Committee to ensure those in need can get rental assistance. See the Mayor’s Request Here…

The Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Housing Court issued an order prohibiting evictions until April 21.