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May 27, 2025
36 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
During the meeting:
- Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Approval of a gift from Robert DiGregorio, Sr. of two Statues: a boy jumping rope and a girl running with.
- 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 area for.
Every vote, in order
Suspend Rule 8 to take the 2024 Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service for Glenna Gelineau out of order
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the 2024 Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service for Glenna Gelineau 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 2024 Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service for Glenna Gelineau out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Hear from off committee members
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to hear from off committee members.
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 hear from off committee members..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: 2024 Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service for Glenna Gelineau
Councillor Harris made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the 2024 Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service for Glenna Gelineau 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 made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the 2024 Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service for Glenna Gelineau was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Bentley Pond Resolution out of order
Councillor LeBlanc rose and moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the Bentley Pond Resolution 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 LeBlanc rose and moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the Bentley Pond Resolution out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Have the Clerk request a Representative of Bentley University attend the next Public Works and Public Safety Committee Meeting on June 3, 2025
Councillor LeBlanc made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Clerk request a Representative of Bentley University attend the next Public Works and Public Safety Committee Meeting on June 3, 2025.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
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“Councillor LeBlanc made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Clerk request a Representative of Bentley University attend the next Public Works and Public Safety Committee Meeting on June 3, 2025..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Approve the regular meeting minutes of 5/12/25
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 5/12/25. 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 5/12/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Public Hearings
Close the public hearing: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 1432 Main Street for Ferris Development Group, LLC (Recessed 4/28/25)
Councillor Harris moved 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 moved to close the public hearing. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation of approval for the Special Permit application for Ferris Development...
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation of approval for the Special Permit application for Ferris Development Group, LLC at 1432 Main Street 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 Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation of approval for the Special Permit application for Ferris Development Group, LLC at 1432 Main Street out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 1432 Main Street for Ferris Development Group, LLC (Recessed 4/28/25)
Councillor Harris moved approval. 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 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 approval. 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 was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Close the public hearing: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 460 Totton Pond Road for ALP PHOP Manager, LLC. and NWALP TPOP Property...
Councillor Harris moved 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 moved to close the public hearing. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation of approval for the Special Permit application for ALP PHOP Manager, LLC....
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation of approval for the Special Permit application for ALP PHOP Manager, LLC. and NWALP TPOP Property Owner, LLC. at 460 Totten Pond Road 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 Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation of approval for the Special Permit application for ALP PHOP Manager, LLC. and NWALP TPOP Property Owner, LLC. at 460 Totten Pond Road out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 460 Totton Pond Road for ALP PHOP Manager, LLC. and NWALP TPOP Property Owner, LLC...
Councillor Harris moved approval. 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 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 approval. 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 was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Applications and Licenses
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Act collectively on matters numbered 1-5
Councillor Vidal made a motion that approved by a voice vote to act collectively on matters numbered 1-5.
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 that approved by a voice vote to act collectively on matters numbered 1-5..” (Motion: Vidal)
Approve matters numbered 1-5
Councillor Vidal moved approval of matters numbered 1-5. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Tables and Chairs applications numbered 1 – 5 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 of matters numbered 1-5. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Tables and Chairs applications numbered 1 – 5 were approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference: Mental Health Awareness 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: Mental Health Awareness Resolution
Councillor Harris moved approval. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the 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 adopted by a voice vote and the Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Communication to discuss a new Police Station at Lexington Street and Needs of Fire...
Councillor LaCava 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. 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 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. Approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved): McDevitt Student Civic Project Resolution
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.
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“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 1st reading): Ordinance for the Building Inspections Department
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: Ordinance for the Building Inspections Department
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was adopted 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 adopted by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer in the amount of $20,000 from the Library State Aid Special Revenue account to...
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): Approval of a gift from Donna Laswell of various historical items for the City Hall Museum Room
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): Approval of a gift from Robert DiGregorio, Sr. of two Statues: a boy jumping rope and a...
Councillor LaFauci 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, , Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: McMenimen. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit was approved 13-0-0-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). Kathleen B. McMenimen recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci 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, , Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: McMenimen. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit was approved 13-0-0-1-1..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of items regarding John J. Claffey from Councillor Randall J. LeBlanc for 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): A transfer in the amount of $12,800 between the Assessor Salary account and the Assessor...
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): A transfer in the amount of $130,251.93 between two existing Public Works accounts
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): Acceptance of a donation from Waltham Girls Softball to install a softball batting cage at...
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): Funding in the amount of $20,643.80 for the purchase of a new vehicle to be used by 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): Class Two License name change for Lehnen & Restvov Enterprise LLC dba...
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.
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“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): Grant of Location for Eversource at Ash Street
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): A small black and gold plaque be placed on one of the benches at 200...
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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
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)
Act collectively on matters numbered 4-8: A small black and gold plaque be placed on one of the benches at 200 Trapelo Road in the field area for...
Councillor Hanley made a motion that approved by a voice vote to act collectively on matters numbered 4-8.
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 Hanley made a motion that approved by a voice vote to act collectively on matters numbered 4-8..” (Motion: Hanley)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): A small black and gold plaque be placed on one of the benches at 200...
Councillor Hanley moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council on matters numbered 4-8. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Licenses and Franchises Committee matters numbered 4-8 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 Hanley moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council on matters numbered 4-8. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Licenses and Franchises Committee matters numbered 4-8 were approved..” (Motion: Hanley)
Tabled Items
Suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed communication from Mayor McCarthy regarding the Joseph and Harriet Kingsbury Temperance Fund Scholarship
Councillor LaCava moved to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed communication from Mayor McCarthy regarding the Joseph and Harriet Kingsbury Temperance Fund Scholarship. 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 43 to accept a late filed communication from Mayor McCarthy regarding the Joseph and Harriet Kingsbury Temperance Fund Scholarship. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adjourn
Councillor LaCava 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 LaCava made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
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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