The city of Waltham, Massachusetts is located about 12 miles northwest of Boston. Waltham has a population of 59,758 and a total area of 13.6 square miles. Waltham was at the forefront of the American Industrial Revolution of the 19th Century and is knicknamed “The Watch City” for its prevalence in the wristwatch industry. Today, Waltham is the home of many high technology companies. Waltham is part of Middlesex County. The Waltham District Court is located at 38 Linden Street and serves the following municipalities:
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