MassVoter.com← Waltham City CouncilWaltham City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
September 8, 2025
30 recorded votes, 30 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: Loan Authorization in the amount of $6,420,000 for the exterior renovations to the Howe & Administration.
Every vote, in order
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring the Fire Department and the Residents of 49-51 Brown Street out of order
Councillor Harris moved to Suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring the Fire Department and the Residents of 49-51 Brown Street out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to Suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring the Fire Department and the Residents of 49-51 Brown Street out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off Committee members
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off Committee members. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off Committee members. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference
Councillor Harris moved to Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference the motion was approved by a voice vote.
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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: Resolution Honoring the Fire Department and the Residents of 49-51 Brown Street
Councillor Harris moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring the Fire Department and the Residents of 49-51 Brown Street was approved.
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“Councillor Harris moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring the Fire Department and the Residents of 49-51 Brown Street was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Waltham Youth Baseball 10-Year Old District Champs out of order
Councillor Hanley moved suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Waltham Youth Baseball 10-Year Old District Champs 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 Hanley moved suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Waltham Youth Baseball 10-Year Old District Champs out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off-committee member Waltham Youth Baseball Coach Andrew Hogan
Councillor Hanley moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off-committee member Waltham Youth Baseball Coach Andrew Hogan. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Hanley moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off-committee member Waltham Youth Baseball Coach Andrew Hogan. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference
Councillor Hanley moved to Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference the motion was approved by a voice vote.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Hanley moved to Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference the motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Approve: Resolution Honoring Waltham Youth Baseball 10- Year Old District Champs
Councillor Hanley moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Waltham Youth Baseball 10- Year Old District Champs was approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Hanley moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Waltham Youth Baseball 10- Year Old District Champs was approved..” (Motion: Hanley)
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 8/4/2025
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 8/4/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved.
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“Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 8/4/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of 6/9/2025
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the Executive Session minutes of 6/9/2025. 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 Executive Session minutes of 6/9/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Send the Executive Session minutes of 6/9/25 to the Law Dept for review and redaction
Councillor LaCava made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to send the Executive Session minutes of 6/9/25 to the Law Dept for review and redaction.
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“Councillor LaCava made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to send the Executive Session minutes of 6/9/25 to the Law Dept for review and redaction..” (Motion: LaCava)
Communications from the Mayor
Suspend Rule 39 to act on them matter without Committee reference: Acceptance of a gift of Light Guard Crosswalk for the South Street crosswalk...
Councillor Katz moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on them matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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“Councillor Katz moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on them matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve: Acceptance of a gift of Light Guard Crosswalk for the South Street crosswalk from Brandeis University
Councillor Katz moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the gift of Light Guard Crosswalk for the South Street crosswalk from Brandeis University 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 Katz moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the gift of Light Guard Crosswalk for the South Street crosswalk from Brandeis University was approved..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve to send a Thank you note to Brandeis University: Acceptance of a gift of Light Guard Crosswalk for the South Street crosswalk from...
Councillor Katz moved approval to send a Thank you note to Brandeis University. 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.
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“Councillor Katz moved approval to send a Thank you note to Brandeis University. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Applications and Licenses
Suspend rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Massport License application – 44 Lafayette Street – Manot Mannan
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)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off Committee members
Councillor Vidal moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off Committee members. The motion was approved by 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 9 to hear from off Committee members. The motion was approved by voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Approve: Massport License application – 44 Lafayette Street – Manot Mannan
Councillor LaCava moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Massport License for Manot Mannan 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. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Massport License for Manot Mannan was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed Massport application for Pawan Mannan at 88 Lura Lane, Waltham, MA
Councillor Vidal moved to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed Massport application for Pawan Mannan at 88 Lura Lane, Waltham, MA. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed Massport application for Pawan Mannan at 88 Lura Lane, Waltham, MA. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference: Mary Waddick Resolution
Councillor LaFauci moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference. The motion was approved by voice vote.
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From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference. The motion was approved by voice vote..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Approve: Mary Waddick Resolution
Councillor LaFauci moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Mary Waddick 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 LaFauci moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Mary Waddick Resolution was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Loan Authorization in the amount of $6,420,000 for the exterior renovations to the Howe & Administration Buildings located at...
Councillor Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Durkee)
Second and final reading: Loan Authorization in the amount of $6,420,000 for the exterior renovations to the Howe & Administration Buildings...
Councillor Durkee moved for a second and final reading. Roll call required. 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 Loan 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 Durkee moved for a second and final reading. Roll call required. 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 Loan was approved 13-0-0-1-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Take off the table: Draft Ordinance for regulating Cryptocurrency ATMs (8/4/25)
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Harris)
Second and final reading: Draft Ordinance for regulating Cryptocurrency ATMs (8/4/25)
Councillor Harris moved for a second and final reading. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved for a second and final reading. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 45 for a third and final reading: Draft Ordinance for regulating Cryptocurrency ATMs (8/4/25)
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 45 for a third and final reading. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: LaCava. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Ordinance was approved 13-1-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalNo: LaCavaCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 45 for a third and final reading. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: LaCava. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Ordinance was approved 13-1-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Take off the table: Loan Authorization of $6,753,695 for a water service replacement project to remove lead gooseneck connections within City (8/4/25)
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Second and final reading: Loan Authorization of $6,753,695 for a water service replacement project to remove lead gooseneck connections within...
Councillor LaFauci moved for a second 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 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 LaFauci moved for a second 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 was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Take off the table: 995 Main Street
Councillor LaFauci made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take 995 Main Street 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 LaFauci made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take 995 Main Street off the table..” (Motion: LaFauci)
File the matter: Loan Authorization of $6,753,695 for a water service replacement project to remove lead gooseneck connections within City (8/4/25)
Councillor LaFauci moved to file the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter regarding 995 Main Street 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 LaFauci moved to file the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter regarding 995 Main Street was filed..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adjourn
Councillor Brasco made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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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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