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Save the Waltham Field Station
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…
Read MoreCity of Waltham Public Hearing on Mass Central Rail Trail, June 4, 2018
The City of Waltham will hold a public meeting regarding the design of the Wayside Rail Trail. It will take place at Government Center Auditorium, 119 School St, Waltham MA, 0n June 4th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Government Center is wheelchair accessible. The Wayside Rail Trail is part of the Mass Central Rail Trail project…
Read MoreWaltham looking to buy city’s last undeveloped farm
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…
Read MoreCity of Waltham Wayside Rail Trail Meeting Feb 13th
The City of Waltham will hold a public meeting regarding the Wayside Rail Trail. It will take place at Government Center Auditorium, 119 School St, Waltham MA, 0n Feb 13th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Government Center is wheelchair accessible. The Wayside Rail Trail is part of the Mass Central Rail Trail project shown on this…
Read MoreWaltham School Committee And Waltham City Council Joint Meeting Jan 30th
The Waltham School Committee And the Waltham City Council will hold a joint meeting to discuss the Waltham Public Schools current and future building needs. Possible locations include Chesterbrook Woods, a 25.5-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Robert Treat Paine Estate. The meeting is on Tuesday, January 30th, 7:00 pm at the Cannon Lecture Hall, Waltham High School,…
Read MoreNeighborhood Meeting on the Waltham High School Project’s potential location at Chesterbrook Woods
The Waltham School Committee and Waltham School Building Committee will hold a Neighborhood Meeting on the Waltham High School Project and its potential location at Chesterbrook Woods, a 25.5-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Robert Treat Paine Estate. The public hearing is on Wednesday, January 10th, 6:00 pm at the Cannon Lecture Hall, Waltham High…
Read MoreRemembering Board Member Lesya Struz (1949 – 2017)
WLT Board Member Lesya Struz died peacefully in her home on November 21, 2017. Please click here for her official obituary and details regarding Lesya’s burial on Friday, December 8, 2017 and memorial service on Saturday, December 30, 2017. When Lesya joined the Waltham Land Trust Board in October of 2003, the rest of the…
Read MoreWLT’s Position Concerning the Chesterbrook Woods and the New High School
On November 15, 2017 the Waltham Land Trust submitted a letter to City Officials advocating for the continued conservation of the Chesterbrook Woods, also known as the Coleman-Stanton Property, and opposing its use as a potential location for the new high school. Click here to read WLT’s full statement.
Read MoreCity Council Candidates’ responses to WLT’s Questionnaire
The Waltham Land Trust sent out a questionnaire to all the candidates running for City Council in Waltham. The deadline for responses was October 24th, 2017. The questions we asked the candidates are: How would you assess how the city has managed and maintained open space? What plans do you have in mind to improve…
Read MoreWALTHAM WALKS! Senior Stroll & Healthy Snack at UMASS Field Station
On October 11, 2017 the Waltham Land Trust joined forces with Healthy Waltham and Waltham Fields Community Farm to offer a special event just for seniors. After hearing a little about some of the groups working at the UMASS Field Station (240 Beaver Street), folks walked to the Learning Garden and enjoyed fresh salad prepared…
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