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March 10, 2025
26 recorded votes, 26 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, Joseph P. LaCava, Sean Durkee, Paul S. Katz, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Approval of an appropriation in the amount of $257,825 from Unreserved Fund Balance, for design services.
- Joseph P. LaCava recused from the vote on: Outside Dining Ordinance Amendment.
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular meeting minutes of 2/24/25
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 2/24/25. 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 LaCava moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 2/24/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Public Hearings
Have the public hearing be continued to a date and time certain of March 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date and time certain of March 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
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 and time certain of March 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m..” (Motion: Harris)
Close the public hearing: Public hearing: Special Permit application for McDonalds Real Estate Company at 789 Main Street
Councillor Harris made a motion to close the public hearing. 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 Harris made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the matter out of order
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the matter out of order. 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 Harris moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the matter out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Public hearing: Special Permit application for McDonalds Real Estate Company at 789 Main Street
Councillor Harris moved for approval of the matter. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit application for McDonalds Real Estate Company at 789 Main Street was approved 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, 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 Harris moved for approval of the matter. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit application for McDonalds Real Estate Company at 789 Main Street was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Confirmation of the appointment of John Everett White as a member of the Waltham...
Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, 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 LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Zoning amendment for marijuana retail hours and to allow...
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 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 was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Zoning amendment for marijuana retail hours and to allow ownership to be transferrable be scheduled for a Joint Public Hearing with the...
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. 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 Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Amending Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City...
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 was approved for a first reading.
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 was approved for a first reading..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Amending Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse”
Councillor Harris made a motion to table the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment 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 Harris made a motion to table the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances of the City of...
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 was approved for a first reading.
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 was approved for a first reading..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” Section 1-13 entitled “Enforcement of municipal...
Councillor Harris made a motion to table the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” Section 1-13 entitled “Enforcement of municipal ordinances, by-laws and regulations,” amendment 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 Harris made a motion to table the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” Section 1-13 entitled “Enforcement of municipal ordinances, by-laws and regulations,” amendment was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of the updated Bike Rack Plan and to have it sent to...
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 Finance 1.
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 approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved Finance 1..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a Waltham Public Schools Manual from 1999-2000 from Sue Kavaleski 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 a donation in the amount of $1,500 from the Waltham Lions Charitable...
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 a shovel from the Leland House Groundbreaking from Jeannette A. McCarthy 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 a transfer in the amount of $1,458,378 for the projected deficit in the snow...
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 of $257,825 from Unreserved Fund Balance, 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)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Resolution to Improve Traffic & Safety Technology in Waltham
Councillor Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the Resolution to Improve Traffic & Safety Technology in Waltham off the table.
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 Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the Resolution to Improve Traffic & Safety Technology in Waltham off the table..” (Motion: Katz)
File the matter without prejudice: WCAC reimbursement for PEG Salary/Expenses/Equipment for a total of $134,273.68
Councillor Katz moved to file the matter without prejudice. The motion was approved by voice vote and the Resolution to Improve Traffic & Safety Technology in Waltham was filed without prejudice.
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 Katz moved to file the matter without prejudice. The motion was approved by voice vote and the Resolution to Improve Traffic & Safety Technology in Waltham was filed without prejudice..” (Motion: Katz)
Take off the table: Outside Dining Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table.
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. Joseph P. LaCava recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Harris)
Third and final reading: Outside Dining Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris made a motion for a third and final reading of the matter. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: LaCava. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Outside Dining Ordinance Amendment was approved 13-0-0-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). Joseph P. LaCava recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion for a third and final reading of the matter. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: LaCava. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Outside Dining Ordinance Amendment was approved 13-0-0-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Take off the table: Executive Meeting minutes of February 10, 2025
Councillor LaCava made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: LaCava)
Approve: Executive Meeting minutes of February 10, 2025
Councillor LaCava made a motion for approval. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, 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 LaCava made a motion for approval. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: LaCava)
Send the minutes to the Law Department for review
Councillor LaCava made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to send the minutes to the Law Department for review.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to send the minutes to the Law Department for review..” (Motion: LaCava)
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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