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April 14, 2025
43 recorded votes, 43 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: A small black and gold plaque be placed on one of the benches at 200 Trapelo Road in the field facing the.
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular meeting minutes of 3/24/25
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 3/24/25. 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 3/24/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Communications from the Mayor
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Acceptance of the revised license for 92 Felton Street which has been reviewed...
Councillor Logan 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 Logan moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Logan)
Approve: Acceptance of the revised license for 92 Felton Street which has been reviewed by the Law Department
Councillor Logan moved 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 Logan moved 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: Logan)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Acceptance of a FY25 Round 2 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of...
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)
Hear from off-committee member Waltham Fire Department Chief Andrew Mullen
Councillor LaFauci made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to hear from off-committee member Waltham Fire Department Chief Andrew Mullen.
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 that was approved by a voice vote to hear from off-committee member Waltham Fire Department Chief Andrew Mullen..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Approve: Acceptance of a FY25 Round 2 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $17,154 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and...
Councillor LaFauci moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the FY25 Round 2 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant 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 approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the FY25 Round 2 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: World IBS Day Resolution
Councillor Stanley 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 Stanley moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Stanley)
Approve: World IBS Day Resolution
Councillor Stanley moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the World IBS Day Resolution 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 Stanley moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the World IBS Day Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Stanley)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: 250th Anniversary of the Alarm of April 19, 1775 Resolution
Councillor Durkee 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 Durkee moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Durkee)
Approve: 250th Anniversary of the Alarm of April 19, 1775 Resolution
Councillor Durkee moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the 250th Anniversary of the Alarm of April 19, 1775 Resolution 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 Durkee moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the 250th Anniversary of the Alarm of April 19, 1775 Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Durkee)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: High Street Fire Resolution
Councillor Logan 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 Logan moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Logan)
Approve: High Street Fire Resolution
Councillor Logan moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the High Street Fire Resolution 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 Logan moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the High Street Fire Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Logan)
Take off the table: Earth Day Arbor Day Resolution
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the Resolution 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 Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the Resolution off the table..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Earth Day Arbor Day Resolution
Councillor Harris 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 Harris moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Earth Day Arbor Day Resolution
Councillor Harris moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Earth Day Arbor Day Resolution 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 approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Earth Day Arbor Day Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Complete Streets Policy
Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. 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 Complete Streets Policy was approved as amended 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 that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. 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 Complete Streets Policy was approved as amended 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Withdraw the request: An Amendment to Chapter 17 of General Ordinance to add Section 17-85 Regulation of On Street Parking on Private Ways
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to withdraw the request.
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 withdraw the request..” (Motion: Harris)
Have Attorney Laughman and Attorney Learned attend the Citizen Input meeting
Councillor Harris made another request to have Attorney Laughman and Attorney Learned attend the Citizen Input meeting. On the request Councillor Harris accepted a friendly amendment to include Waltham Police Chief O’Connell, Waltham Fire Chief Mullen and Traffic Engineer Garvin. 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 Harris made another request to have Attorney Laughman and Attorney Learned attend the Citizen Input meeting. On the request Councillor Harris accepted a friendly amendment to include Waltham Police Chief O’Connell, Waltham Fire Chief Mullen and Traffic Engineer Garvin. The request was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: An Amendment to Chapter 17 of General Ordinance to add Section 17-85 Regulation of On Street Parking on Private Ways
Councillors Harris moved to table the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the recommendation of the first reading of the Amendment to Chapter 17 of General Ordinance to add Section 17- 85 Regulation of On Street Parking on Private ways 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
“Councillors Harris moved to table the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the recommendation of the first reading of the Amendment to Chapter 17 of General Ordinance to add Section 17- 85 Regulation of On Street Parking on Private ways was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
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: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. 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 Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances...
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: Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham entitled, “Enforcement of Noise Pollution”
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. 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 Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 10 of the General...
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: Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 10 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham entitled, “Noise Pollution”
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. 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 Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of memorabilia from the 100th Anniversary of Supreme Court Justice, Louis...
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): Donation of a Handbook for Commissioners and Code Book from Kathleen B. McMenimen 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): Donation of a Waltham Trivia Game for the City Hall Museum from Therese Ricci
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): Appropriation of $15,500 for the Disability Services Commission
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 Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Pursuant to the City Ordinance Section 17-19 (c) that the room known as...
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal 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: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): A small black and gold plaque be placed on one of the benches at 200...
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal 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: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables & Chairs permit at 265 Moody Street for Inspired Concepts, LLC DBA...
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal 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: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Lodging House renewal at 77 Prospect Street for Vibrant Estate Management...
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal 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: Vidal)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Special Permit 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.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Harris)
Second reading: Special Permit Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris moved for a second reading of the matter. 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 for a second reading of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Special Permit Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter.
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 table the matter..” (Motion: Harris)
Take off the table: Dumpster Ordinance
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.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Harris)
File the matter: Dumpster Ordinance
Councillor Harris moved to file the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and that matter was filed.
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 file the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and that matter was filed..” (Motion: Harris)
Take off the table: Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” 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.
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: Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment
Councillor Harris made a motion for a third and final reading of the matter. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, LaCava. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment was approved 12-2-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, 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 for a third and final reading of the matter. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, LaCava. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment was approved 12-2-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Take off the table: Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” Section 1-13 entitled “Enforcement...
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.
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: Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” Section 1-13 entitled...
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, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. 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,” as most recently amended 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 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, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. 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,” as most recently amended was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Adjourn
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
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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