New Business Opening on Main Street Tomorrow

The store will move into the Main Street Marketplace in Waltham.

A new cell phone store will open at the Main Street Marketplace on Thursday, May 2, according to a press release. The Wireless Experience, an authorized retailer of AT & T, will open at 1030 Main St. will hold it's grand opening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on May 2, according to a company press release. Former New England Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak will be there to celebrate the opening.  The family owned and operated chain of cell phone stores opened in 1998 and has since epanded to 40 stores throughout Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia. The store will join iParty, GNC, MassageEnvy, European Wax Center, Doctors Express and Aspen Dental which are already operating at the site. Also, locations for Panera Bread, …

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What Do You Think Should Move into Joke Shop Location?

J & N Joke Shop plans to close on May 31.

By the end of May, Moody Street will have another empty storefront. The J & N Joke Shop plans to close its retail store on May 31 and continue selling costumes on line. That will leave a vacancy at 329 Moody St. What do you want to see move into that location? It is readily accessible by foot, bus and car and is in surrounded by restaurants and other retail stores. Share your thoughts in the comment box below.

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Which Old Waltham Businesses Do You Miss?

Share your memories of your favorite former Waltham business.

Waltham has a strong business and commercial community ranging from restaurants to repair shops to tea shops.  Over the years, many businesses have come and go, and you likely have memories of them, such as Grover Cronin's department store on Moody Street. Share those memories with your fellow Waltham Patch readers. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Citing Concerns, Waltham Councillors Withdraw Zoning Amendment

If approved, the rules would have prohibited some homeowners from finishing their attics or basements.

After expressing concerns, the Waltham City Council withdrew a proposal to amend zoning rules that would have prohibited some residents from renovating their homes. In a 14-0 vote during its Monday, March 25 meeting, the Council approved withdrawing the proposal. However, the changes could be proposed again in the future. As a result of the withdrawal, a scheduled public hearing was cancelled.  If approved, some homeowners would have been prohibited from finishing their attics or basements. City Councillor Robert Logan, who proposed the idea with City Councillor Ed Tarallo, said the amendment was intended to better manage development growth of commercial and residential buildings.  Logan and Tarallo requested the withdrawal as several …

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Drug Maker to Add Jobs in Waltham

AstraZeneca plans to add jobs to its existing office in Waltham.

AstraZeneca plans to add 80 jobs to its Waltham office over the next two years as part of its global restructuring plan, according to the Boston Globe.  The jobs will be added to the drug maker's existing Waltham office to support other research centers, according to the newspaper. The hirings are part of a larger plan to elimiante 1,200 positions at the company's Delaware headquarters.  The company said the goal of the move is to attract additional bioscience workers and simplify its operations, according to the Globe.  More details.

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House Hunt

Waltham Cape Home Selling for $447k

A look at what's open on the housing market this weekend in Waltham.

Wondering what homes are open in Waltham this weekend? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how: 

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Sold!

Recent Waltham Home Sales: $321k - $677k

What sold on the real estate market this week?

Wondering what other homes sold in Waltham this week? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can help us answer the question. Do you know of a home sold in the city this week? If you do, let us know. Here's how:  59 Florence Rd., Waltham List Price: $297,000   Sold Price: $321,000 Sold Date: March 18, 2013 Living Area: 1,248 sq. ft.  Rooms: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 full 36 Ledge Rd., Waltham List Price: $689,900   Sold Price: $677,000 Sold Date: March 15, 2013 Living Area: 2,856 sq. ft.  Rooms: 9  Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 full

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Popular Waltham Eatery Announces Move

The restaurant hopes to open its new location in April.

In A Pickle, a popular Waltham eatery on Main Street, has announced its plans to move to a new location. Take a deep breath -- it is staying in Waltham. According to the its Facebook page, the restaurant plans to move to 265 Moody St. (the former Asian Grill) and hopes to open by the first week of April. The restaurant plans to close its current location on March 25.  "Our new location will have double the seating capacity, beer & wine, more comfortable seating, a better atmosphere and a couple of other surprises. We’re all very excited about the move, but sad to leave the storefront where we made a name for ourselves! We could not have done this without the generous support of our loyal customers! So, first and foremost, we thank you! We …

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House Hunt

Waltham Colonial Selling For $459k

A look at what's open on the housing market this weekend in Waltham.

Wondering what homes are open in Waltham this weekend? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how: 

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New Preschool Facility Opening in Waltham

The preschool will open in the Waltham Watch Factory.

A new childcare center will soon open on Elm Street. ComunitiesUnited, Inc. plans to open its new “Waltham Creative Start” preschool on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 169 Elm St., according to a press release. The Watertown-based nonprofit previously operated a preschool at a city-owned building on Hall Street for 30 years, but recently struck a lease deal to move its services into the site.  CUI officials will hold a grand opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and give tours. The new 9,500 square feet facility features six new classrooms.  CUI also operates early childhood centers in Watertown, Woburn, Arlington and Newton.

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Lori Howe

6:08 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Yes, you are correct -- the original Waltham Watch Factory is on Crescent Street. Apparently there were many factory buildings in Waltham in the 1800s and 1900s, the largest of which is the structure on Crescent Street. The landlord at 169 Elm Street reports that his building was formerly the American Watch Factory.   more ›