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Waltham's Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban To Go Into Effect June 25
The ordinance prohibits Waltham retailers from providing since-use plastic checkout bags to any customer.

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The ordinance prohibits Waltham retailers from providing since-use plastic checkout bags to any customer.

The town recommends that motorists seek alternate routes and allow for extra time for daily commutes.
Chapdelaine has served as Arlington’s Town Manager since February 2012.
Accelerated Cure Project for MS is now one of 45 organizations competing for the giveaway.
Isaiah A. Milgroom received the award at MassBay’s 60th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 26.
Many Waltham businesses have donated a portion of their windows for the month of June.
Prosecutors say Abdikadir Maow caused MassHealth to pay over $100,000 for Personal Care Attendant services that were not provided.
The song, called “Our Children’s Prayer,” is written from the point of view of the children impacted by school shootings.
Both Vitolo and Creem are running for re-election this fall.
On Friday, June 3, Arlington Police received a report of a coyote in the area of Crosby Street and decided to put the animal down.
The victim has been identified as 60-year-old David C. McConnell of Revere.
Police said the fight took place around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Davis Square.
The man was found by co-workers Wednesday morning.
The theme this year was “Enchanted Forest” and the event was held in a decorated tent in the school’s backyard.
The organization was chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process.
The organization was chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process.
The organizations were chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process.
The organizations were chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process.
The organization was chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process.
The 24-story, 500-unit tower features an outdoor pool with green space, cabanas, and grills.