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A blunt, no holds barred podcast about Waltham and raising a family in the Watch City. Hosts Bill and Shawn Hanley will discuss things both popular and off the beaten path. Short interviews with knowns and unknowns around Waltham. The Waltham political scene, regular updates on the new Waltham High…

Bill Hanley & Shawn Hanley

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    • Mar 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Ward 6 Councillor and Army Warrant Officer Sean Durkee Watches Waltham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 49:22


    Ward 6 Councillor and US Army Warrant Officer Sean Durkee talks to us about the recent attacks that plagued our city during the pandemic, life as a citizen soldier, the rail trail, how we can reuse the Fernald property. We also touch on the best veal parm sub in Waltham, adding a Taco Bell to the city and Sean's plans for his reelection bid this year. The Magic Mike Waltham Real Estate Minute is jam-packed with current information and we dedicate the sports update to our student-athletes from the Hawk class of 2021. Go Hawks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watchingwaltham/message

    WHS Associate Principal Mr. Gelinas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 30:23


    Season 2, episode 2 of the Watching Waltham podcast. The ONLY podcast about the Watch City. Bill Hanley, Shawn Hanley and Mike DeStefano are joined by Mr. Gelinas, WHS Associate Principal to discuss the recently school committee-approved policy change of merging the C1 and C2 college prep levels at Waltham High School, the return to classroom learning in Waltham and we dial up the local Waltham sports talk. Go Hawks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watchingwaltham/message

    Watching Waltham, Season 2, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 26:08


    Discussion on remote learning in Waltham, local sports, Magic Mike Real Estate Minute --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watchingwaltham/message

    Episode 6 - Sept 30, 2019 with Maryellen DiSchino and Cathyann Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 46:02


    Watching Waltham, the first and only podcast about the Watch City. Hosted by Ward 2 City Council candidate Bill Hanley with Shawn Hanley and Mike DeStefano. We recorded at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Main Street office. Joining us was CBRB VP Maryellen DiSchino and Ward 8 City Councillor Cathyann Harris. We focused on downtown Waltham and had a lot of laughs. Great discussion about some exciting things happening with Coldwell Banker, downtown Waltham and Ward 8.Support the show (http://www.electhanley.com)

    Special Episode - Eddie Villafane from Waltham Youth Lacrosse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 8:49


    Shawn and Mike, with special guest co-host Dan Cronin, recorded a podcast during Bill's Ward 2 campaign party at the American Legion. Eddie Villafane, former Waltham High School lacrosse stand-out, now Vice President of Waltham Youth Lacrosse, joined us to talk all-things lax and how to improve access to youth sports in Waltham.Support the show (http://www.electhanley.com)

    Episode 5 - Waltham Partnership for Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 34:11


    Watching Waltham hit the road and recorded episode 5 at the Waltham Public Library. We welcomed Kaytie Dowcett, Executive Director of the Waltham Partnership for Youth (WPY). We also interviewed two WPY all-stars, Lissett and Jeffrey, who shared their experiences, struggles, and successes about growing up in Waltham and in Waltham Schools. Mike was coaching baseball and Shawn was coaching lacrosse, so they'll be back next episode. Thanks Kaytie, Licette and Jeffrey (and their parents and families for letting them be interviewed) and thanks for listening!Support the show (http://www.electhanley.com)

    Episode 4 - City Councillor Randy LeBlanc, Bidding Wars with Mike

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 39:56


    We talk all things Waltham with City Councillor-at-Large Randy LeBlanc. Some quick updates on the new Waltham High, New Moody Street Fire Station, Rail Trail, and other hot topics. Mike DeStefano from Coldwell Banker talks about bidding wars and the current state of Waltham's single family and rental market. Thanks for listening.Show notes:Find Randy LeBlanc at http://www.randyleblanc.usFind Mike DeStefano at http://www.mikedproperties.comBill's candidate background and campaign details can be found at http://www.electhanley.com, fundraiser and party is planned for June 1.Information on the Waltham Children's Business fair can be found HEREFollow-up: Waltham High School has not had a guidance director in three yearsThe Waltham section of the rail trail can be researched HEREMost current school committee minutes HEREAdditional information on Waltham I&I is HERESupport the show (http://www.electhanley.com)

    Episode 3 - April 24, 2019 - with Dave DiGregorio Sr

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 31:40


    Talking about House Bill 3539, news about Waltham politics, real estate with Mike DeStefano, and Waltham High and youth sports updatesSupport the show (http://www.electhanley.com)

    Episode 2 - April 14, 2019 - with Joey LaCava, City Councillor Ward 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 30:01


    Watching Waltham - The first and only podcast about the Watch City - In this episode, we interview Joey LaCava, City Councillor from Ward 5, about the Community Preservation Act, Fernald use, and plans for a new Waltham Police HQ. Mike DeStefano, realtor from Coldwell Banker, talks to us about local trends, and we update you on Waltham athletics and recent goings on in the School Committee and City Council. Thanks for listening!Support the show (http://www.electhanley.com)

    Episode 1 - March 31, 2019 - Inagural Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 17:19


    Watching Waltham - This episode reviews our podcast, discusses a recent City Council public hearing, the Waltham High School project at 554 Lexington Street, and Waltham athletics. Thanks for listening!Support the show (http://www.electhanley.com)

    Introducing Watching Waltham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 3:24


    A blunt, no holds barred podcast about Waltham and raising a family in the Watch City. Hosts Bill and Shawn Hanley will discuss things both popular and off the beaten path. Short interviews with knowns and unknowns around Waltham. The Waltham political scene, regular updates on the new Waltham High School, a regular Waltham real estate segment with Mike Destefano from Coldwell Banker, and both WHS and youth athletics.Support the show (http://www.electhanley.com)

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