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May 12, 2025
37 recorded votes, 36 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular meeting minutes of 4/28/25
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 4/28/25. 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 4/28/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Suspend Rule 39 to Act on a matter without Committee Reference: Acceptance of a 5-year extension of the lease for the Waltham Rink
Councillor LaCava made a motion that was adopted by a voice vote to suspend Rule 39 to Act on a matter without Committee Reference.
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 adopted by a voice vote to suspend Rule 39 to Act on a matter without Committee Reference..” (Motion: LaCava)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members; Mayor McCarthy and Recreation Director Kim Herbert
Councillor LaCava moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members; Mayor McCarthy and Recreation Director Kim Herbert. 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 to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members; Mayor McCarthy and Recreation Director Kim Herbert. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Approve: Acceptance of a 5-year extension of the lease for the Waltham Rink
Councillor LaCava moved approval. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, Vidal and McLaughlin. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaCava moved approval. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, Vidal and McLaughlin. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LaCava)
Applications and Licenses
Suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed submission for a Table & Chairs application at 388 Moody Street for Solea and Tapas Bar
Councillor Vidal moved to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed submission for a Table & Chairs application at 388 Moody Street for Solea and Tapas Bar. 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 to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed submission for a Table & Chairs application at 388 Moody Street for Solea and Tapas Bar. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Have Mayor McCarthy designate a representative to attend the next Public Works and Public Safety Committee meeting to discuss the Fishing...
Councillor LeBlanc made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have Mayor McCarthy designate a representative to attend the next Public Works and Public Safety Committee meeting to discuss the Fishing Resolution currently under consideration.
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 request that was approved by a voice vote to have Mayor McCarthy designate a representative to attend the next Public Works and Public Safety Committee meeting to discuss the Fishing Resolution currently under consideration..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference: 2025 Public Service Recognition Week Thanking All Waltham Employees 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: 2025 Public Service Recognition Week Thanking All Waltham Employees Resolution
Councillor Harris moved for approval. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the 2025 Public Service Recognition Week Thanking All Waltham Employees 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 for approval. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the 2025 Public Service Recognition Week Thanking All Waltham Employees Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference: 2025 Resolution Teacher Appreciation Week Thanking All our City of Waltham...
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: 2025 Resolution Teacher Appreciation Week Thanking All our City of Waltham Teachers and Educators
Councillor Harris moved for approval. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the 2025 Resolution Teacher Appreciation Week Thanking All our City of Waltham Teachers and Educators 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 for approval. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the 2025 Resolution Teacher Appreciation Week Thanking All our City of Waltham Teachers and Educators was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Have the Mayor and CPW Director attend the next Economic and Community Development Committee meeting for a presentation by McDevitt students
Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Mayor and CPW Director attend the next Economic and Community Development Committee meeting for a presentation by McDevitt students.
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 the Mayor and CPW Director attend the next Economic and Community Development Committee meeting for a presentation by McDevitt students..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service Resolution – Jack Cox
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice to table this 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 to table this matter..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service Resolution – Genna Gelineau
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice to table this 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 to table this matter..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (filed): Lexington Solar Farm Project Resolution
Councillor LaCava 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 LaCava 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: LaCava)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a 1st reading): Zoning Amendment for Marijuana Retail Hours and Ownership to...
Councillor Harris 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 Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Zoning Amendment for Marijuana Retail Hours and Ownership to be Transferrable
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was adopted 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 adopted by a voice vote and the matter was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $6,602 from the unreserved Fund Balance to the City...
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $18,500 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to the City...
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $38,500 for the Recreation Department to fund the...
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the total amount of $29,675 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the...
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): A plaque for Pat Azadi be placed on the back of the council chair where she...
Councillor Hanley 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 Hanley 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: Hanley)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables & Chairs permit at 315 Moody Street for Farmers India Market & Cafe
Councillor Hanley 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 Hanley 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: Hanley)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables & Chairs permit at 467 Moody Street for Deep Ellum
Councillor Hanley 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 Hanley 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: Hanley)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables & Chairs permit at 484 Moody Street for Amuleto Mexican Table
Councillor Hanley 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 Hanley 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: Hanley)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables & Chairs permit at 367 Moody Street for Lizzy’s Ice Cream
Councillor Hanley 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 Hanley 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: Hanley)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Secondhand Dealers Licenses renewal at 563 Moody Street for Compustar Inc
Councillor Hanley 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 Hanley 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: Hanley)
Adopt the Long Term Debt & Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): CPC Recommendation for an allocation of $850,000 of CPA funds for...
Councillor McMenimen 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 McMenimen 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: McMenimen)
Adopt the Long Term Debt & Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): CPC Recommendation for an allocation of $20,000 of CPA funds for...
Councillor McMenimen 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 McMenimen 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: McMenimen)
Adopt the Long Term Debt & Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): CPC Recommendation of $178,229 for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Councillor McMenimen 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 McMenimen 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: McMenimen)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham entitled, “Enforcement of Noise Pollution”...
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: Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham entitled, “Enforcement of Noise...
Councillor Harris moved for a 3rd and final reading. 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 Ordinance Amendment 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 a 3rd and final reading. 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 Ordinance Amendment was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Take off the table: Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 10 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham entitled, “Noise Pollution” (second reading...
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: Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 10 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham entitled, “Noise Pollution” (second...
Councillor Harris moved for a 3rd and final reading. 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 Ordinance Amendment 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 a 3rd and final reading. 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 Ordinance Amendment was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Discharge the Comprehensive Zoning Review from the Ordinances and Rules Committee
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to discharge the Comprehensive Zoning Review from the Ordinances and Rules Committee.
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 discharge the Comprehensive Zoning Review from the Ordinances and Rules Committee..” (Motion: Harris)
Have a Citizens Input Hearing on the matter June 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Government Center Building
Councillor Harris moved to have a Citizens Input Hearing on the matter June 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Government Center Building. 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 have a Citizens Input Hearing on the matter June 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Government Center Building. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Recommit the matter back to the Ordinances and Rules Committee: Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 10 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham...
Councillor Harris moved to recommit the matter back to the Ordinances and Rules Committee. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Comprehensive Zoning Review was recommitted to the Ordinances & Rules Committee.
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 recommit the matter back to the Ordinances and Rules Committee. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Comprehensive Zoning Review was recommitted to the Ordinances & Rules Committee..” (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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