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June 23, 2025
61 recorded votes, 61 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Colleen Bradley-MacArthur, Paul J. Brasco, 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: Randall J. LeBlanc
During the meeting:
- Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Requested approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $2,904,575 for the abatement and demolition of.
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes of 6/16/2025
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the meeting minutes of 6/16/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes 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 LaCava moved approval of the meeting minutes of 6/16/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Public Hearings
Waive the reading of the atlas locations: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 1265 Main Street for 1265 Main Street LLC and J & Co....
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to waive the reading of the atlas locations.
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 waive the reading of the atlas locations..” (Motion: Harris)
Close the public hearing: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 1265 Main Street for 1265 Main Street LLC and J & Co. (Recessed 5/27/25)
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 Special Permit application for 1265 Main Street LLC and J...
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation of approval for Special Permit application for 1265 Main Street LLC and J & Co. at 1265 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 Special Permit application for 1265 Main Street LLC and J & Co. at 1265 Main Street out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 1265 Main Street for 1265 Main Street LLC and J & Co. (Recessed 5/27/25)
Councillor Harris moved approval. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Logan. Absent: LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit was approved 12-1-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalNo: LoganCouncil 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, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Logan. Absent: LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit was approved 12-1-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Close the public hearing: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 61 Hall Street for Hall Street Partners LLC. (Recessed 6/9/25)
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 Special Permit application for Hall Street Partners LLC...
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation of approval for Special Permit application for Hall Street Partners LLC at 61 Hall 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 Special Permit application for Hall Street Partners LLC at 61 Hall Street out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 61 Hall Street for Hall Street Partners LLC. (Recessed 6/9/25)
Councillor Harris moved approval. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit was approved 13-0-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, 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, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit was approved 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Public hearing: Grant of Location at Totten Pond Road and Winter Street for...
Councillor LaFauci moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Approve: Public hearing: Grant of Location at Totten Pond Road and Winter Street for Eversource
Councillor LaFauci moved to approve the application. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Grant of Location at Totten Pond Road and Winter Street for Eversource 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 to approve the application. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Grant of Location at Totten Pond Road and Winter Street for Eversource was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Applications and Licenses
Suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed communication for a second hand dealer’s renewal application at 709 Main Street Neighbors Who Care Thrift
Councillor LaCava moved to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed communication for a second hand dealer’s renewal application at 709 Main Street Neighbors Who Care Thrift. 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 for a second hand dealer’s renewal application at 709 Main Street Neighbors Who Care Thrift. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (filed): Update Special Permit Ordinance Resolution
Councillor Harris 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 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 that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was filed..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (filed): Outside Dining in Waltham Resolution
Councillor Harris 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 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 that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was filed..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (filed): Request to amend Sec. 2 – 187 of General Ordinances – Building Permit Fees
Councillor Harris 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 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 that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was filed..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (filed): Request to amend the General Ordinance to Increase Gas and Permit Plumbing Fees
Councillor Harris 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 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 that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was filed..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (filed): Request to amend the General Ordinance to Increase Annual Inspection Fees
Councillor Harris 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 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 that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was filed..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (sent to the full Council): Fast Food Establishment Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris 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 Harris 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: Harris)
Table: Fast Food Establishment Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Fast Food Establishment Zoning Ordinance Amendment 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 Fast Food Establishment Zoning Ordinance Amendment was tabled on the Council floor..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Compensation Ordinance Amendment for the Program...
Councillor Harris 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 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 adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved for a first reading..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Compensation Ordinance Amendment for the Program Coordinator for the Council on Aging Administrative Assistant for $3000, the Human...
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): A transfer in the amount of $35,000 to fund the increase in utility costs for the traffic...
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 grant for $29,460 from the Department of Mental Health for the Jail Diversion program
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 $170,000 to pay overtime expenses and general...
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 $20,000 to fund the expected deficit in the Pre-Employment...
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 $3,700 to fund the cost of the promotional exam for Dispatch...
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 $250,000 to fund the expected deficit in the Worker’s...
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 photos of Nutting on the Charles donated by Karen O’Brien for the City Hall...
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 $110,700 to provide additional funding for the overnight patrol...
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 total amount of $394,200 for the retaining wall project at the property...
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 (withdrawn without prejudice): Grant of Location at South Street and other related...
Councillor Vidal 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 withdrawn 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 Vidal 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 withdrawn without prejudice..” (Motion: Vidal)
Have the Grant of Location amended with conditions added that work can only be done during the hours of 9am – 5pm and no work on Sunday’s
Councillor Logan made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Grant of Location amended with conditions added that work can only be done during the hours of 9am – 5pm and no work on Sunday’s.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Logan made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Grant of Location amended with conditions added that work can only be done during the hours of 9am – 5pm and no work on Sunday’s..” (Motion: Logan)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved with conditions): Grant of Location for NationalGrid at Bolton Street from...
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal 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: Vidal)
Have the Grant of Location amended with conditions added that work can only be done during the hours of 9am – 5pm and no work on Sunday’s
Councillor Logan made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Grant of Location amended with conditions added that work can only be done during the hours of 9am – 5pm and no work on Sunday’s.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Logan made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Grant of Location amended with conditions added that work can only be done during the hours of 9am – 5pm and no work on Sunday’s..” (Motion: Logan)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved with conditions): Grant of Location for NationalGrid at Cutter Street from...
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal 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: Vidal)
Adopt the Kevin M. Ritcey Award Committee recommendation: City Council grant the 2025 Kevin M. Ritcey Award to Joanne Raymond
Councillor Harris 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 Harris 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: Harris)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: City Ordinance for Building Inspections Department
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: City Ordinance for Building Inspections Department
Councillor Harris moved for a third and final reading. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Ordinance was approved 13-0-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, 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 third and final reading. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Ordinance was approved 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Secondhand dealers licenses at 139 Moody Street for Levron Terzian & Varden...
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal 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: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved with conditions): Grant of Location along Main Street Eversource for Cathodic...
Councillor Vidal 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 with conditions.
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 adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved with conditions..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved with conditions): Secondhand dealers license at 487 Moody Street for Milano Gold
Councillor Vidal 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 with conditions.
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 adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved with conditions..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved with conditions): Secondhand dealers license at 709 Main Street for Neighbors...
Councillor Vidal 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 with conditions.
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 adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved with conditions..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a donation of a time capsule from 1957 that was discovered on a facade...
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 $51,000 for the unanticipated expenses of the lighting...
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 $350,000 from the 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 Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer of funds totaling $9,000 for the construction and administration of the roof...
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 of funds totaling $6,200 for the owner’s title insurance related to the property...
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 of funds totaling $29,402 towards the replacement of Police Cruiser #438 that...
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 for a first reading): Approval of a financing plan totaling $2,861,967 for street resurfacing
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 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 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 for a first reading..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Table: Approval of a financing plan totaling $2,861,967 for street resurfacing
Councillor LaFauci made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter on the Council floor.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter on the Council floor..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of a transfer totaling $3,378,033 for street resurfacing
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 Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Authorization for the Waltham Community Fields request to build an addition to the...
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 Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Confirmation of the appointment of Lisa Limonciello as a member of the Conservation...
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 Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): An authorization for the Waltham Community Fields request to build a handicap ramp for...
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 Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Resolution to Declare Waltham a Welcoming City for Transgender and Gender Diverse People
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 Long Term Debt & Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): CPC Recommendation of $472,660 for CPA Funds for the Roof...
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 for a first reading): Requested approval of a loan authorization in...
Councillor Stanley 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 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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Stanley 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 for a first reading..” (Motion: Stanley)
Table: Requested approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $2,904,575 for the abatement and demolition of three buildings and related expenses
Councillor Stanley made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter on the Council floor.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Stanley made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter on the Council floor..” (Motion: Stanley)
Suspend Rule 2 to have the City Council meeting go beyond midnight: Requested approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $2,904,575 for the...
Councillor Bradley-MacArthur made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 2 to have the City Council meeting go beyond midnight.
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 Bradley-MacArthur made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 2 to have the City Council meeting go beyond midnight..” (Motion: Bradley-MacArthur)
Approve the meeting minutes of 6/5/25
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the Citizens Zoning Input meeting minutes of 6/5/25. 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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaCava moved approval of the Citizens Zoning Input meeting minutes of 6/5/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Approve the minutes of 6/9/2025
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the special meeting-budget minutes of 6/9/2025. 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 LaCava moved approval of the special meeting-budget minutes of 6/9/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adjourn
Councillor McMenimen 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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor McMenimen made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: McMenimen)
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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