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February 10, 2025
31 recorded votes, 31 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, Anthony LaFauci, Caren Dunn, Bill Hanley, John J. McLaughlin, Paul S. Katz, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: Joseph P. LaCava, Sean Durkee
During the meeting:
- Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Acceptance of an appropriation in the amount of $36,000 to fund environmental surveys for two.
- Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: An appropriation in the amount of $236,160 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to renovate the exterior of.
- Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A small black and gold plaque be placed on the three benches in the Memorial Area (lower circle) - one for.
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular meeting minutes of 1/13/25
Councillor McMenimen moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 1/13/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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 McMenimen moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 1/13/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: McMenimen)
Approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of 1/13/25
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of 1/13/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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 LeBlanc moved approval of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of 1/13/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Send the Executive Session Meeting Minutes to the Law Department for review
Councillor LeBlanc made a motion to send the Executive Session Meeting Minutes to the Law Department for review. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the minutes were sent to the Law Department.
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 LeBlanc made a motion to send the Executive Session Meeting Minutes to the Law Department for review. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the minutes were sent to the Law Department..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Approve the Special City Council meeting minutes of 1/21/25
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the Special City Council meeting minutes of 1/21/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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 LeBlanc moved approval of the Special City Council meeting minutes of 1/21/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Approve the regular meeting minutes of 1/27/25
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 1/27/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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 LeBlanc moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 1/27/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Public Hearings
Have CPW Director Michael Chiasson or his designee, provide a list to all Councillors of any private ways in the City for which the City still...
Councillor Hanley made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have CPW Director Michael Chiasson or his designee, provide a list to all Councillors of any private ways in the City for which the City still holds a bond.
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 Hanley made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have CPW Director Michael Chiasson or his designee, provide a list to all Councillors of any private ways in the City for which the City still holds a bond..” (Motion: Hanley)
Communications from the Mayor
Have Mayor McCarthy, and the City Solicitor Katherine Laughman attend the next Ordinances and Rules Committee to discuss the recommended changes...
Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have Mayor McCarthy, and the City Solicitor Katherine Laughman attend the next Ordinances and Rules Committee to discuss the recommended changes to the Trash Ordinance Amendments.
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 request that was approved by a voice vote to have Mayor McCarthy, and the City Solicitor Katherine Laughman attend the next Ordinances and Rules Committee to discuss the recommended changes to the Trash Ordinance Amendments..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Opportunity to go into Executive Session at the earliest possible date to discuss 995 Main Street
Councillor LaFauci made a motion to table the matter until the end of the meeting. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled.
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 LaFauci made a motion to table the matter until the end of the meeting. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Have Dillan Patel from MA DOER, Building Inspector Brian Bower, Wires Department Inspector Tim Kelly, Planning Director Robert Waters and...
Councillor Bradley-MacArthur made a request to have Dillan Patel from MA DOER, Building Inspector Brian Bower, Wires Department Inspector Tim Kelly, Planning Director Robert Waters and Principal Planner Frank Nakashian attend the next Committee of the Whole meeting. 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
“Councillor Bradley-MacArthur made a request to have Dillan Patel from MA DOER, Building Inspector Brian Bower, Wires Department Inspector Tim Kelly, Planning Director Robert Waters and Principal Planner Frank Nakashian attend the next Committee of the Whole meeting. The request was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Bradley-MacArthur)
Table: Elm Street Train Crossing
Councillor Logan made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter on the Council Floor.
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 Logan made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter on the Council Floor..” (Motion: Logan)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of the acceptance of a state grant in the amount of...
Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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 moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Outside Dining Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter first reading of the matter was approved.
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 moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter first reading of the matter was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a 50-year anniversary Warrendale Little League Red Sox baseball cap for the...
Councillor LaFauci 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.
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 LaFauci 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..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of an appropriation in the amount of $36,000 to fund environmental surveys for...
Councillor LaFauci 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.
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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci 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..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $35,000 from the Executive Office of...
Councillor LaFauci 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.
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 LaFauci 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..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer of funds in the amount of $31,000 to pay for the rental of a sewer jet truck for...
Councillor LaFauci 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.
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 LaFauci 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..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of an appropriation in the amount $57,015.13 from the Unreserved Balance Fund for...
Councillor LaFauci 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.
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 LaFauci 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..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $236,160 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to renovate the...
Councillor LaFauci 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.
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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci 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..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Grant of Location at Warren, School and Church Streets for NationalGrid
Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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 and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): A small black and gold plaque be placed on the three benches in the...
Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
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 and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Act collectively on matters 3-12: A small black and gold plaque be placed on the three benches in the Memorial Area (lower circle) - one for the...
Councillor Vidal made a request that was approved by a voice vote to act collectively on matters 3-12.
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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal made a request that was approved by a voice vote to act collectively on matters 3-12..” (Motion: Vidal)
Approve on matters 3-12: A small black and gold plaque be placed on the three benches in the Memorial Area (lower circle) - one for the former...
Councillor Vidal moved approval on matters 3-12. The motion was approved by a voice vote and matters 3-12 were approved.
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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved approval on matters 3-12. The motion was approved by a voice vote and matters 3-12 were approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Act collectively on matters 13-16: Lodging house renewal at 175 Forest Street for Bentley University - Castle Hall Upper
Councillor Vidal made a request that was approved by a voice vote to act collectively on matters 13-16.
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 made a request that was approved by a voice vote to act collectively on matters 13-16..” (Motion: Vidal)
Approve on matters 13-16: Lodging house renewal at 175 Forest Street for Bentley University - Castle Hall Upper
Councillor Vidal moved approval on matters 13-16. The motion was approved by a voice vote and matters 13-16 were approved.
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 approval on matters 13-16. The motion was approved by a voice vote and matters 13-16 were approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Second hand dealers license at 471 Main Street for The Tool Shed
Councillor Vidal moved the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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 and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: 2025 Election Calendar
Councillor LaFauci moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. 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 LaFauci moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Approve the 2025 Election Calendar
Councillor LaFauci made a motion to approve the 2025 Election Calendar. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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 LaFauci made a motion to approve the 2025 Election Calendar. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Take off the table: Mayor’s Communication regarding an opportunity to go into Executive Session at the earliest possible date to discuss 995 Main...
Councillor LaFauci made a motion to take the Mayor’s Communication regarding an opportunity to go into Executive Session at the earliest possible date to discuss 995 Main Street 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.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci made a motion to take the Mayor’s Communication regarding an opportunity to go into Executive Session at the earliest possible date to discuss 995 Main Street off the table. the motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Go into executive session
Councillor LaFauci moved to go into Executive Session and that the Mayor, City Clerk Joseph Vizard and Assistant City Clerk Kara Wilson attend. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Durkee, LaCava. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 12-0-2-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved to go into Executive Session and that the Mayor, City Clerk Joseph Vizard and Assistant City Clerk Kara Wilson attend. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Durkee, LaCava. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 12-0-2-1..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Table: Mayor’s Communication regarding an opportunity to go into Executive Session at the earliest possible date to discuss 995 Main Street
Councillor LaFauci made a motion to table the Mayor’s Communication regarding an opportunity to go into Executive Session at the earliest possible date to discuss 995 Main Street. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor.
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 LaFauci made a motion to table the Mayor’s Communication regarding an opportunity to go into Executive Session at the earliest possible date to discuss 995 Main Street. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adjourn
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaFauci)
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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