News and Events

Follow the Fernald Working Group and developments regarding the Fernald site in the news:

State Urges City to Avoid School at Fernald
Waltham News Tribune
October 25, 2016

Letter to the Editor: High School Process a Model for Fernald
Waltham News Tribune
October 14, 2016

Fernald: Tarbell Building Could Become Veterans Housing
Waltham News Tribune
February 18, 2016

Q&A: Waltham City Council hopefuls discuss Fernald
Waltham News Tribune
October 1, 2015

Letter to the Editor: Fernald Needs Strategic Plan

Waltham News Tribune
September 24, 2015
Read Tom Stanley’s Response here

Public hearing on Fernald site demolition plans in Waltham
Boston Globe
September 2, 2015

Waltham’s Greene Pool Closes Aug 6, City Faces Community Backlash
Wicked Local – Waltham
May 29, 2015

Fernald Working Group of Waltham holds Planning Discussion
Wicked Local – Waltham
June 13, 2015

Fernald Center Vision Discussion continues in Waltham
Wicked Local – Waltham
May 29, 2015

Fernald Working Group to Hold Forum on Future of Fernald site
Wicked Local – Waltham
April 13, 2015

Waltham closes deal on Fernald purchase
Wicked Local – Waltham
December 24, 2014

Waltham City Council approves Fernald purchase
Wicked Local – Waltham
December 9, 2014

Despite concerns, Waltham councilors OK funding for Fernald purchase
Wicked Local – Waltham
December 2, 2014

Waltham begins Fernald appraisal process, continues funding discussion
Wicked Local – Waltham
November 25, 2014

End of an era: Last resident leaves Fernald Center in Waltham
Waltham News Tribune
November 15, 2014

Waltham officials tour Fernald site, discuss possibilities
Wicked Local – Waltham
October 1, 2014

Waltham councilors propose hiring consultant for Fernald land re-use
Wicked Local – Waltham
September 24, 2014

Why the Fernald land deal should include a plan for the developmentally disabled
Opinion by David Kassel
September 2, 2014

Waltham Community Preservation Committee to Discuss Fernald Purchase 
Waltham News Tribune
August 18, 2014

Bill allows Waltham to buy Fernald site for $3.7m
Boston Globe
August 7, 2014

Crunch time for bill authorizing Fernald land deal in Waltham
Waltham News Tribune
July 24, 2014

Committee forming to give recommendations on Fernald land in Waltham
Waltham News Tribune
June 26, 2014

Waltham City Council moves Fernald purchase forward
Waltham News Tribune
May 13, 2014

Community members propose plan for Waltham’s Fernald
Wicked Local – Waltham
April 16, 2014

Waltham state rep provides update on Fernald
Letter
April 7, 2014

Fernald through the years
Boston.com

State proposes “Sale Partnership Model” for Westborough, Medfield and Fernald State Hospitals
Tom Stanley’s Blog
March 26, 2014