MassVoter.com← Waltham City CouncilWaltham City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
January 27, 2025
22 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Colleen Bradley-MacArthur, Paul J. Brasco, Randall J. LeBlanc, Kathleen B. McMenimen, Thomas M. Stanley, Carlos A. Vidal, Caren Dunn, Bill Hanley, John J. McLaughlin, Joseph P. LaCava, Sean Durkee, Paul S. Katz, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: Anthony LaFauci
Every vote, in order
Public Hearings
Wave the reading of the public hearing notice: Public hearing: Special Permit Application for 1265 Main Street, LLC. at 1265 Main Street
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to wave the reading of the public hearing notice.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to wave the reading of the public hearing notice..” (Motion: Harris)
Have the public hearing be continued to a date certain of 2/24/2025: Public hearing: Special Permit Application for 1265 Main Street, LLC. at 1265...
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date certain of 2/24/2025.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date certain of 2/24/2025..” (Motion: Harris)
Have the public hearing be continued to a date certain of 2/24/2025: Public hearing: Special Permit Application for McDonald’s Real Estate Company...
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date certain of 2/24/2025.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date certain of 2/24/2025..” (Motion: Harris)
Have the public hearing be continued to a date certain of 2/24/2025: Public hearing: Special Permit Application for ALP PHOP Manager, LLC. at 460...
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date certain of 2/24/2025.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date certain of 2/24/2025..” (Motion: Harris)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved with conditions): Mayor’s Communication regarding Benches on Main...
Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved with conditions.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved with conditions..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (filed): Request to use ARPA funds totaling $1,000,000 for assistance to small business category for...
Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of the FFY24 EMPG Grant for $25,600 from MEMA
Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a donation to the Waltham Fire Department from the New Light Korean Church...
Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of Empowering the African American Booklet donated by Tony Kinaalwa
Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Appropriation of $225,000 for the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Lodging House renewal at 10- 12 Maple Street for Mad Nat Realty Trust
Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Lodging House renewal at 21- 23 Pine Street for 21-23 Pine Street LLC
Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Lodging House renewal at 755 Main Street for Max Horn
Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Lodging House renewal at 107 Adams Street for Dennis Dyer Trust
Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class 2 renewal at 712 Moody Street for Jofi Enterprise, Inc
Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Discharge the New Police, Fire and CPW Building matter from the Committee of the Whole
Councillor Brasco made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to discharge the New Police, Fire and CPW Building matter from the Committee of the Whole.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Brasco made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to discharge the New Police, Fire and CPW Building matter from the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Brasco)
Have the Mayor appear before the next Committee of the Whole to discuss the Public Safety Building and parcels for consideration
Councilor Brasco made a request to have the Mayor appear before the next Committee of the Whole to discuss the Public Safety Building and parcels for consideration. The request was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councilor Brasco made a request to have the Mayor appear before the next Committee of the Whole to discuss the Public Safety Building and parcels for consideration. The request was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Brasco)
Recommit the matter to the Committee of the Whole: Class 2 renewal at 712 Moody Street for Jofi Enterprise, Inc
Councillor Brasco made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to recommit the matter to the Committee of the Whole.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor Brasco made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to recommit the matter to the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Brasco)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Dumpster Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris made a motion to take the Dumpster Ordinance Amendment off the table. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor Harris made a motion to take the Dumpster Ordinance Amendment off the table. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Call the question: Dumpster Ordinance Amendment (tabled 12/23/24)
Councillor Logan made a motion to call the question. Roll call requested. In favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: LaCava. Absent: LaFauci. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 12-1-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalNo: LaCavaCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Logan made a motion to call the question. Roll call requested. In favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: LaCava. Absent: LaFauci. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 12-1-1-1..” (Motion: Logan)
First reading: Dumpster Ordinance Amendment (tabled 12/23/24)
Councillor Harris made a motion to give the Ordinance a first reading. Roll call requested. In favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, LaCava. Absent: LaFauci. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 11-2-1-1
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalNo: Brasco, LaCavaCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion to give the Ordinance a first reading. Roll call requested. In favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, LaCava. Absent: LaFauci. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 11-2-1-1.” (Motion: Harris)
Adjourn
Councillor Brasco made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Brasco made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Brasco)
From the Waltham City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the city’s website has no City Council photos): The Waltham Times candidate profiles, October–November 2025 — Paul Brasco, Tim King (Artie Kronenfeld), Randall LeBlanc, Emma Tzioumis, Carlos Vidal, Anthony LaFauci, Caren Dunn, John McLaughlin (Isabella Lapriore), Joey LaCava (courtesy WCAC), Paul Katz (courtesy LWV) and Robert Logan; League of Women Voters of Waltham candidate pages — Colleen Bradley-MacArthur and Bill Hanley (2023), Sean Durkee and Cathyann Harris (2021). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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