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September 22, 2025
31 recorded votes, 31 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, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: Paul S. Katz
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 9/8/2025
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 9/8/2025. 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 regular City Council meeting minutes of 9/8/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of 9/13/2021
Councillor Brasco moved approval of the Executive Session minutes of 9/13/2021. 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 Brasco moved approval of the Executive Session minutes of 9/13/2021. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: Brasco)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of 10/25/2021
Councillor Brasco moved approval of the Executive Session minutes of 10/25/2021. 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.
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“Councillor Brasco moved approval of the Executive Session minutes of 10/25/2021. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: Brasco)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Kevin Ritcey Award Resolution Honoring Jack Cox out of order
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the Kevin Ritcey Award Resolution Honoring Jack Cox 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 Kevin Ritcey Award Resolution Honoring Jack Cox 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.
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 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.
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: Kevin Ritcey Award Resolution Honoring Jack Cox
Councillor Harris moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Kevin Ritcey Award Resolution Honoring Jack Cox was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Kevin Ritcey Award Resolution Honoring Jack Cox was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Waltham Resident Zachary Bourque, Founder of Hydrate our Heroes out of order
Councillor Dunn moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Waltham Resident Zachary Bourque, Founder of Hydrate our Heroes 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 Dunn moved to suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Waltham Resident Zachary Bourque, Founder of Hydrate our Heroes out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Dunn)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off Committee members
Councillor Dunn moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off Committee members. 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 Dunn moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off Committee members. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Dunn)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference
Councillor Dunn 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 Dunn moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference the motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Dunn)
Approve: Resolution Honoring Waltham Resident Zachary Bourque, Founder of Hydrate our Heroes
Councillor Dunn moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Waltham Resident Zachary Bourque, Founder of Hydrate our Heroes 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 Dunn moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Waltham Resident Zachary Bourque, Founder of Hydrate our Heroes was approved..” (Motion: Dunn)
Public Hearings
Close the hearing: Public hearing: Special Permit application at 62 Fourth Avenue MSPCA-Angell
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to close the hearing.
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 close the hearing..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 8 to take matter #1 from the Ordinance and Rules Committee report out of order
Councillor Harris made a motion to suspend Rule 8 to take matter #1 from the Ordinance and Rules Committee report 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 made a motion to suspend Rule 8 to take matter #1 from the Ordinance and Rules Committee report out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve the application
Councillor Harris moved approval of the application. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Katz. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Ordinance was approved 13-0-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, 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 of the application. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Katz. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Ordinance was approved 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference: National Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
Councillor Vidal moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference. 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 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference. The motion was approved by voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Approve: National Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
Councillor Vidal moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the National Hispanic Heritage Month 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 Vidal moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the National Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Request Greater Waltham Recovery Solutions lead by Deb Cosgrove Moore and her team along with Chief O'Connell, Capt
Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to request Greater Waltham Recovery Solutions lead by Deb Cosgrove Moore and her team along with Chief O'Connell, Capt.
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 request Greater Waltham Recovery Solutions lead by Deb Cosgrove Moore and her team along with Chief O'Connell, Capt..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation (filed): Mt
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was 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 LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was filed..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Transfer of $80,000 from the Library State Aid account to the Library Educational Supplies...
Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Transfer of $9,460.50 from the Library State Aid Special Revenue account to the Library...
Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Fuel Storage license at 180 Third Avenue for BP Third LLC
Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Massport license application for Pawan Mannan at 88 Lura Lane
Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (filed): Tables & Chairs application at 265 Moody Street Inspired Concepts dba In A Pickle
Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was 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 Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was filed..” (Motion: Vidal)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: 2025 Municipal Election Warrant
Councillor LaCava 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 LaCava moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Approve: 2025 Municipal Election Warrant
Councillor LaCava moved approval the matter. The motion as approved by a voice vote and the 2025 Municipal Election Warrant 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 matter. The motion as approved by a voice vote and the 2025 Municipal Election Warrant was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: 2025 Early Voting Schedule
Councillor LaCava 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 LaCava moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Approve: 2025 Early Voting Schedule
Councillor LaCava moved approval the matter. The motion as approved by a voice vote and the 2025 Early Voting Schedule 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 matter. The motion as approved by a voice vote and the 2025 Early Voting Schedule was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Tabled Items
Suspend Rule 83 to discharge the Fishing Resolution (5/12/2025). from The Public Works and Public Safety Committee
Councillor LeBlanc moved to suspend Rule 83 to discharge the Fishing Resolution (5/12/2025). from The Public Works and Public Safety Committee. 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 LeBlanc moved to suspend Rule 83 to discharge the Fishing Resolution (5/12/2025). from The Public Works and Public Safety Committee. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Have Mark Rudnick attend the next Public Works and Public Safety Committee meeting
Councillor LeBlanc made a request to have Mark Rudnick attend the next Public Works and Public Safety Committee meeting. 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 LeBlanc made a request to have Mark Rudnick attend the next Public Works and Public Safety Committee meeting. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Recommit the Resolution back to the Public Works and Public Safety Committee
Councillor LeBlanc made a motion that was approved by voice vote to recommit the Resolution back to the Public Works and Public Safety 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 LeBlanc made a motion that was approved by voice vote to recommit the Resolution back to the Public Works and Public Safety Committee..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
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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