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- How a burst water main soaked a Waltham print shop Monday
Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Low clouds and not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 31 degrees.
- Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 43, low: 30.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Broken Water Main Causes Flooding at Minuteman Press in Waltham (thelegaladvocate.com) — A broken water main flooded the Minuteman Press shop at 713 Main Street in Waltham Monday afternoon, drawing a quick response from firefighters. Crews shut off the main and worked to contain the damage, and no injuries were reported while officials continue assessing how extensive the impact is on the business. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waltham
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★ Featured events ★
- Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course
Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington
7:00 pm - Acme Theater presents Church & State by Jason Odell Williams
Acme Theater, 377 North Ave, Weston
8:00 pm - Acme Theater presents Church & State by Jason Odell Williams
Acme Theater, 377 North Ave, Weston
8:00 pm - Acme Theater presents Church & State by Jason Odell Williams
Acme Theater, 377 North Ave, Weston
3:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Friday January 23
Saturday January 24
Sunday January 25
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Other local events
- Youth Connections
Microfilm Room Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
9:00 am - Toddler Time
Lecture Hall Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
10:30 am - đâ Teen Room Wordy Wednesdays âđ
Teen Room Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
4:00 pm - Kids' Makers Club: Tissue Paper Stained Glass/Vitrales de papel de seda
MakerSpace Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
4:00 pm - đ¤ Teen Comedy Night đ¤
Lecture Hall Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
4:00 pm - 🧠 Trivia Night: Make New Friends at Joe Sent Me! 🍻
Joe Sent Me , 849 Main St , Waltham
7:30 pm - Kanto Card Show
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Andover , 123 Old River Rd , Andover
9:00 am - Rock Voices Newton - Community Rock Choir - Concert
Newton South High School , 140 Brandeis Rd , Newton
7:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Wednesday January 14
Saturday January 17
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💬 Chatter
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- Changes to Scheduled Hearings in Eastern and Central Massachusetts —Sabrina Feliciano Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News
Belmont
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- Results of Youth Risk Behavior Survey to be Presented at Watertown Youth Wellness Community Forum (watertownmanews.com)
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Newton
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