Position Regarding Waltham High School a white paper published in May, 2018 A large number of land trust members and city officials have sought an opinion from the Waltham Land Trust about the proposed sites for the Waltham High School. Our core responsibility at the Waltham Land Trust is to protect the City’s open space.…
Preservation Alert: The Waltham Field Station – May, 2018 The Waltham Land Trust (WLT) is extremely concerned about the future of the Waltham Field Station at 240 Beaver Street, currently known as the UMass Waltham Center, and seeks the public’s support in protecting this legacy agricultural property in our city. The Waltham Field Station is…
By Melissa Russell Waltham Wicked Local Posted at 12:00 PM Updated at 12:00 PM The Waltham City Council’s Committee of the Whole, on Monday, approved a friendly taking of Arrigo Farm, the last undeveloped family farm in Waltham. The issue will go before the City Council next Monday for full approval. Councilor Kathleen McMenimen called the land the “last…
Celebrate Waltham’s last operating farm while enjoying fun activities, agricultural demos, games for all ages, and live music!
13 people joined us for a walk along the Mass Central Rail Trail to Not Your Average Joe's in the Market Basket complex. We admired nature, some broken tree stakes, a mural of native wildlife, and a pet memorial. A few people didn't stay for lunch, but a few others who didn't do the walk took their place at the table. Thanks to all 16 folks who participated!
Unfortunately, the Charles River Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, September 26 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Another group, Keep Massachusetts Beautiful, is having a cleanup at the exact same place on next Saturday, October 3, 10 am to noon. If you’d like to do that, please sign up HERE The Waltham Land Trust is planning to host a Charles River cleanup on Saturday, November 7, with Waltham Pride and probably the other groups who were to join us on Saturday. Stay tuned!
Enjoy food at or from NYAJ’s any Tuesday in September, indicate you are part of Not Your Average Joe's Cause #1 by showing this certificate , and the WLT gets 15% of your food sale. Valid for lunch, dinner, snacks, dine in, and phone-in take-out orders (not on online orders nor delivery). They have a lovely outdoor patio!
*Our MCRT History Walk is being postponed to September 27, 2026. Same time and meeting spot for those who registered. Sorry for the last-minute change, but due to the unexpected heavy rain, we had no choice but to postpone. Thank you for your understanding. Learn about the history of the railway on which the Mass Central Rail Trail now sits!