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In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about an ADU? Here’s what Waltham will and won’t allow
  • How a 2020 Waltham assault spree finally ended in prison time

Also on today's calendar: Archery Night Out! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 47 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 45, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ADU adoption in Waltham off to a slow start (walthamtimes.org) — If you’re thinking about adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Waltham, the city has a new ordinance but only five permits were issued in 2025 so far. Chief Building Inspector Brian Bower is urging residents to visit his School Street office to review requirements like size, parking, and rental rules before investing in detailed plans.
   

• Waltham Assailant Clauvens Janvier Sentenced to 14 Years for 2020 Assault Spree (hoodline.com) — Waltham residents can now see closure after a 2020 assault spree, as 29-year-old Clauvens Janvier has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Prosecutors, Waltham Police, and state authorities linked him to a series of random attacks that shook the city, and officials say the conviction helps restore a sense of safety for the community and victims.
   

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    Does anyone have a pair of Binoculars I can borrow? (Nextdoor Bank Square)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Curved Glass and 231 Fins Anchor Design of Massachusetts Life Science Building (usglassmag.com)

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