Waltham
MORNING UPDATE: The Muddy River dropped below flood stage overnight (graph), so it looks like Riverside service is back. But looks like the Red Line between Ashmont and Fields Corner has been knocked out by flooding. Also, the main road through Franklin Park is shut, mhowardkarp reports.
In general, of course, but more specifically at:
Rte. 128 southbound to Winter Street in Waltham: MassDOT reports flooding on Winter Street has forced the closure of the exit ramp, which could mean a nightmare for folks trying to get to business parks off that exit.
Rte. 2 eastbound to Alewife station: Ditto.
Green Line, Reservoir to Kenmore: Buses instead of trains due to Muddy River flooding near Kenmore.
Paul Marotta took in a dress rehearsal of the Waltham Symphony Orchestra yesterday.
Copyright Paul Marotta. Tagged as universalhub on Flickr.
The Doubletree Guest Suites Waltham, is a first class hotel located 15 miles from Logan International Airport. The hotel is situated in the heart of Massachusetts' high technology corridor, making it an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers alike. Its unique location puts you close to historic Lexington and Concord. For a taste of local culture, visit the nearby Paine Estate and the De Cordova Museum.
The hotel boasts 275 tastefully appointed guest suites furnished with separate living room and bedroom, wet bar and refrigerator for all the space and convenience of home. A wealth of amenities offers the ultimate in comfort, making the Doubletree perfect for guests on business or planning an extended stay. Doubletree offers dining, shopping and entertainment venues.
Driving directions:
From Logan Airport:
Take I 93 South to MA Turnpike West to Route 128/I 95 N to Exit 27B.
Turn right at exit ramp, turn right onto Winter Street.
Turn left on First Avenue.
Doubletree is located on the left hand side.
Distance from airport is 15 miles.
Nearby attractions:
Area Attractions:Burlington Shopping Mall 5 Miles/8kmDecordova Museum 4 Miles/6.4kmFaneuil Hall 15 Miles/24kmFenway Park 17 Miles/27.2kmFleet Center 15 Miles/24kmFreedom Trail boston Common 15 Miles/24kmHistoric Lexington And Concord 7 Miles/11.2kmMinuteman National Park 6 Miles/9.6kmPaine Estate 4 Miles/6.4kmWalden Woods 4 Miles/6.4km Locations Sap America 1 Miles/1.6km Astra Zeneca .5 Miles Peoplesoft 1 Block Csc Consulting 1 Block Verizon .5 Miles Bmc Software 1 Miles/1.6km Iona Technologies .5 Miles Oracle 1 Miles/1.6km Microsoft 1 Miles/1.6km Adp .05 Miles Storage Networks 1 Miles/1.6km Ibm 1 Miles/1.6km Raytheon 2.5 Miles/4km Keyspan 2 Blocks Fleet Financial Headquarters 2 Miles/3.2km
Location.
- Less than one half mile from Prospect Hill Park
- Three miles from the Natural Heritage Museum
- Six miles from Boston College
Hotel Features. - On site restaurant open for breakfast and dinner
- Indoor pool
- Shuttle service within four miles of the hotel
Guestrooms. - Complimentary high speed wired and wireless Internet access
- Refrigerators
- Microwave ovens
Driving directions:
From General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 19 miles.
Exit the airport and follow signs to Route 90 Mass Turnpike West.
Take the turnpike to Route 128 North.
Take Route 128 North to Exit 27A, Totten Pond Road.
Turn right onto Totten Pond Road.
The hotel is located on the right.
Property Type Hotel Limited ServiceQp Quality Performer Hotel
Nearby attractions:
Area Attractions:Bos 18 Mi WBentley College 3 MiBoston Museum Of Science 13 MiBrandeis University 4 MiCharles River Museum Industry 3 MiCopley Place 16 MiFaneuil Hall 16 MiFenway Park 15 MiFleet Center 16 MiGarden In The Woods 12 MiGore Place 6 MiHarvard Square 11 MiHistoric Concord lexington 6 MiLyman Estate 2 MiWalden Pond 7.5 MiWaltham City Center 2 Mi Bay Colony Office Park 2 MiBentley College 3 MiBoston 18 MiBrandeis University 4 MiBurlington 7 MiHayden Ave Office Park 4 MiHealthpoint 2 MiIbm 1 MiLahey Clinic 1 MiLexington 5 MiProspect Hill 1 MiRaytheon Headquarters 4 MiWaltham Woods Office Park 2 MiWatermill Office Park 5 MiWaverly Oaks Office Park 4 Mi
RE DISCOVER THE HOME SUITES INN LOCATED OFF I 95 EXIT27A IN WALTHAM,MA.WE OFFER 117 GUEST ROOM AND SUITES, COMP. HIGH SPEEDINTERNET ACCESS IN ALL GUEST ROOMS AND WIRELESSINTERNET ACCESS IN LOBBY AREA.INDULGE YOURSELF WITH OUR FULL HOT BREAKFAST SERVEDDAILY FEATURING FRENCH TOAST, EGGS, BACON/SAUSAGE,POTATOES, ASSORTED PASTERIES AND BAGELS. COMP. TO ALLGUEST OF HOTELRELAX BY THE OUTDOOR POOL OR WORKOUT IN OUR EXERCISEROOM.THE NAKED FISH RESTAURANT IS OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNERAND IS ADJACENT TO THE HOME SUITES INN.COMP. SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM LOCAL OFFICES ISAVAILABLE TO ALL OUR GUEST.FOR AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM BOSTON LOGANAIRPORT CALL BACK BAY COACH FOR ALL YOUR SHUTTLENEEDS.
Driving directions:
SUMNER TUNNEL TO I 93 SOUTH, TO I 90 WEST MA TURNPIKE FORAPPROX 12 MILES. TAKE 128 /95NORTH EXIT 3 MILES NORTH TOEXIT 27A AT THE END OF THE ACCESS ROAD TAKE A RIGHT TOTTENPOND ROAD
Nearby attractions:
Area Attractions:Fenway Park 12 miles east to the propertyFleet Center 14 miles east to the propertyFoxboro Stadium 25 miles north to the propertyHynes Convention Center 12 miles west to the propertyWorld Trade Center 15 miles west to the property
Location. The Westin Waltham Boston is located in Waltham, Mass. The historic Lyman Estate is two miles from the hotel. The Moody Street shopping and dining district is three miles away. Brandeis University is four miles from the property.
Hotel Features. The Westin Waltham Boston's restaurant, Seventy at Third, serves regional New England cuisine and features panoramic reservoir and cityscape views. The smoke free property features an indoor pool, sauna and spa tub. The fitness center offers cardiovascular equipment with individual televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public spaces.
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Driving directions:
From Logan International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 miles.
Nearby attractions:
Area Attractions:WlmCvs 03 MiChildren S Museum 20 MiFenway Park 20 MiFleet Center 20 MiFoxboro Stadium 35 MiHynes Auditorium 17 Mi Adp 1 MiAstrazeneca 1 MiCisco Systems 1 MiCubist Pharmaceuticals 1 MiEds 1 MiFrensenius 1 MiGte 1 MiIbm 1 MiInformation Resources 1 MiMercer Management 1 MiMicrosoft 1 MiPeoplesoft 1 MiRaytheon 1 MiSap America 1 MiThermo Electron 1 Mi
PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONHYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES BY WALTHAM IS LOCATED IN THE HEARTOF THE 128 TECHNOLOGY BELT, FEATURING BOTH ONE BEDROOM/ONEBATHROOM SUITES AND TWO BEDROOM/TWO BATHROOM SUITES. EACHSUITE HAS A FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN AND SPACIOUS LIVING ROOMAREA. DAILY BREAKFAST BUFFET IS INCLUDED WITHIN NIGHTLYRATE. ALSO, WE INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY SOCIAL HOUR FOUR DAYS AWEEK MONDAY THURSDAY EVENINGS .. FREQUENT STAYHYATTS FREQUENT STAY PROGRAM IS GOLD PASSPORT. TO FIND OUTMORE INFORMATION ON BECOMING A MEMBER AND HOW TO RECEIVEFREE ROOM NIGHTS AT PARTICIPATING HYATT HOTELS SEEWWW.GOLDPASSPORT.COM OR CALL 1 800 544 9288.
Driving directions:
FROM GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL AIRPORT BOSFOLLOW SIGNS FOR THE TED WILLIAM TUNNEL TO 90 WEST MASS.PIKE . TAKE 90 WEST TO 95/128 NORTH, 95/128 NORTH TO EXIT27A..
Nearby attractions:
Area Attractions: Burlington Mall 7 Miles North <br> Movie Theatre 7 Miles North<br> Walden Pond 4 Miles North <br> Concord Mass 5 Miles North <br> Boston's North End Fanuel Hall Fenway Park Fleet Center for Sporting Events
Location.
- The Homestead Studio Suites Hotel Boston Waltham is located in Waltham, Mass.
- One mile from Prospect Hill Park
- Three and one half miles from Brandeis University
- Five and one half miles from Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course
Hotel Features. - Nearby fitness center for a fee
- Wireless Internet access for a fee
- Pets allowed for a fee
Guestrooms. - Wireless Internet access for a fee
- Fully equipped kitchens
Driving directions:
From Logan International Airport:
Approximate distance from the hotel is 19 miles.
Take I 93/Williams Tunnel/I 90 West.
Merge onto I 90 West/Massachusetts Turnpike.
Take Exit 15 to merge onto I 95 North/RT 128 North.
Take Exit 27A for Totten Pond Road toward Waltham.
Keep right at the fork, follow signs to merge onto 3rd Avenue.
Turn left at 4th Avenue.
Nearby attractions:
Area Attractions: Yorktown 6 Miles<br> Museum of Science 8 Miles<br> Faneuil Hall 10.5 Miles<br> Massachuesetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) 11.5 Miles<br> Harvard 11.8 Miles<br> Downtown Boston 15 Miles<br> New England Aquarium 17 Miles<br> Logan International Airport 19.7 Miles<br>
The Best Western TLC Hotel is hotel located in Waltham. This wonderful property is a great hotel that offers its guests plenty of reason to stay here. The hotel is close to several sights worth checking out including Historic Concord, Lexington and Boston.. In addition, an array of awesome amenities await guests when they check in. The number of facilities, features and services is seemingly endless. It is the ideal choice when staying in this great city. Read more
Driving directions:
From Logan International Airport:
Take MA Turnpike (Rt 90) to Exit #27 A.
Make a right on Totten Pond Road.
Best Western TLC is located on the left hand side.
Nearby attractions:
Area Attractions: Bentley College 3 Miles / 5 Kilomters <br> Historic Concord and Lexington 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers <br> Walden Pond Forest 6 Miles / 9 Kilometers <br> Minute Man National Monument 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers <br> Freedom Trail 15 Miles / 24 Kilometers <br> Atlantic Aquarium 20 Miles / 32 Kilometers <br> New England Aquarium 20 Miles / 32 Kilometers
The Courtyard hotel in Waltham, Massachusetts sits just off Highway 128. The modern, uniquely styled brick construction is 20 miles East of Boston Logan International Airport. Brandeis University is three miles away.
Coffee is available in the lobby, and the Courtyard Caf? offers buffet breakfasts with hot cooked to order items each morning. The Lobby Lounge Bar makes a pleasant setting for a evening of cocktails. Public and meeting areas feature wireless Internet access. Guestrooms feature single king or two queen beds. Desks feature convenient electrical outlets, ergonomic chairs and Internet access. Small in room refrigerators are available upon request.
Driving directions:
From Boston Airport:
Take Route 90 (Mass Pike) to Route 95 / 128 North.
Exit at 27A / Totten Pond Road, turn left onto Wyman Street.
Turn right onto Winter Street.
Nearby attractions:
Area Attractions: 3 Mi Bentley College 13 Mi Boston Museum Of Science 4 Mi Brandeis University 16 Mi Faneuil Hall 15 Mi Fenway Park 6 Mi Gore Place 2 Mi Lyman Estate 1 Mi Astrazeneca 2 Mi Bmc Software 1 Mi Csc 1 Mi Ibm 2 Mi Microsoft 2 Mi Praecis 3 Mi Raytheon 2 Mi Sap
Briar Glenn Is Located In The Heart Of Massachusetts Tecnology Belt. It Is Perfect For The Buisness Travel Or The Leisure Trips To The Waltham/Boston Area. We Offer All The Comforts Of Home, Our Suites Have Queen Beds, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Linens, Vcr, Tv, And Custom Housewares. Local Phone, Basic Cable, Weekly Housekeeping, And All Utilities. Welcome To Oakwood At Briar Glen
Driving directions:
From Boston Logan Airport Follow Signs For Route 90 West Mass. Pike. Take Route 90 West To Route 128/95 North. On 128/95 North Take Exit 28 For Trapelo Road/Belmont. Make First Right Onto Smih Street. From Smith Street Make Fourth Left Onto Lincoln Street. Turn Left Onto Kings Way. Oakwood At Briar Glen Villages Units Will Be On Left.
Nearby attractions:
Area Attractions: Historic Lexington And Concord ...2.5 Miles Bentley College...3 Miles Brandeis University... 2.5 Miles Burlington Mall... 12 Miles Museum Of Science... 12 Miles Fleet Center...15 Miles Fenway Park... 12 Miles Government Center... 13 Miles Freedom Trail... 13 Miles Raytheon...1 Mile Ibm... .5 Mile Terralycos...1 Mile Peoplesoft... .5 Mile Xerox... .5 Mile Sap... 1.5 Mile
Location.
- The Extended Stay Deluxe Boston Waltham is located in Waltham, Mass.
- One mile from Prospect Hill Park
- Three and one half miles from Brandeis University
Hotel Features. - Complimentary weekday continental breakfasts
- Fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool
- Pets allowed for a fee
Guestrooms. - Wireless Internet access for a fee
- Full kitchens
Driving directions:
From Logan International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 miles.
Follow signs for Sumner Tunnel (I 93 North/South).
After tunnel follow I 93 South to Exit 20 (Mass Turnpike West).
Take Mass Turnpike to I 95/128 North.
Follow I 95/128 north to Exit 27A (Totten Pond Road/Winter Street).
Make hairpin turn to the right just before the traffic onto 3rd Avenue.
Take the third left after approximately 150 yards onto Fourth Avenue.
The hotel is located on the left.
Can the same hotel comfortably accommodate work and rest? Yes, if there's ample room for each. At Hyatt Summerfield Suites Waltham, their one and two bedroom suites ensure privacy and productivity, with the space and amenities needed to maximize both. It starts with a dedicated work area, designed for spreading out. Add a full desk, data ports and a door to keep work from intruding on your rest. Because the bedroom is set apart, you won't feel as though you're stuck at the office surrounded by clutter and unable to relax. Read more
Driving directions:
From Logan International Airport:
Take 93 S. Mass Turnpike to 95 N. to Exit 27A.
Take an immediate right off the exit onto 3rd Ave.
You will see the Westin Hotel on your left.
Take the next left after the Westin.
The hotel is the last hotel in the back.
What's wrong with our state's legal system? We need tougher drunk driving laws now, and courts that don't shrug off attempted murder.
"An alleged drunk driver is accused of hitting a 17-year-old in a Waltham crosswalk early Sunday morning.
Hicks was arraigned in Waltham Monday morning on charges of operating under the influence. Prosecutors say Hicks was driving with a suspended license, a suspended registration and had no car insurance.
Hicks was released after her arraignment on the condition that she would not drive" Read more
Take a look at what's on the slab at Boston Dynamics in Waltham (the robot wears tennis shoes!):
Via Benjamin Spear.
Greg Cook reports on the latest from the Rose Art Museum front.
The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled today a boy who spent four days in the hospital after having his leg ripped up by a neighbor's pit bull can make his case to a jury that his landlord was partially to blame. Read more
Redgoldfly took this photo of a 3/4-inch bug in Waltham and wonders: What is it?
Copyright Redgoldfly. Posted in the Universal Hub pool on Flickr.
The Globe reports.
Joel Brown disputes:
... Right. Although his resignation is dated Aug. 31, its announcement now via email last night to "the Brandeis community" is NOT a coincidence. Reinharz's disastrous handling of the university's plan to close the Rose and sell its collection to solve Brandeis' financial problems has been a worldwide embarrassment and has alienated many in the university community, including some donors. ...
Amanda Cather, a farmer at Waltham Fields, describes the helpless feeling watching an entire tomato crop die because of late blight - the fungus that's spread across New England this rainy summer (and the fungus that caused the Irish potato famine):
... Heavy on the vines and almost ready to ripen, the fruit turned rotten in a matter of days. From one Saturday to the next, the vines withered and died on their trellises. The second succession, planted right beside the first, was hit next. Despite spraying copper, an organically approved fungicide, we saw the blight appear in our cherry and plum tomatoes as well. Once the disease appears, there is no organically approved method of destroying it. ...
IBM says it's buying Ounce Labs of Waltham, which makes software to scan other software for possible vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.
More details from IBM.
I must confess that Michael Jackson's death did not send me scurrying to the media in search of retrospectives or remembrances, until Michael Thomas wrote this op-ed piece in Sunday's New York Times. Michael is a former Bay Stater who related his days of growing up in Waltham and idolizing the Jackson 5 to family struggles he's experienced in his own life: Read more
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