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October 14, 2025
23 recorded votes, 23 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, Caren Dunn, Bill Hanley, John J. McLaughlin, Joseph P. LaCava, Sean Durkee, Paul S. Katz, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: Anthony LaFauci
During the meeting:
- Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A loan authorization in the amount of $6,356,860 for funding of the fourth (Amphitheater/Arts) and fifth.
- Colleen Bradley-MacArthur recused from the vote on: Allocation of CPA funds in the amount of $77,250 for Steeple Preservation and Restoration at First Parish.
- Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A transfer in the amount of $140,000 for the Owner’s Project Management (OPM) services for the move of.
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 9/22/2025
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 9/22/2025. 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 9/22/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Public Hearings
Wave the reading of the public notice: Public hearing: Grant of Location at Felton and Adjacent Streets for Nationalgrid
Councillor Logan moved to wave the reading of the public notice. The motion as 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 Logan moved to wave the reading of the public notice. The motion as approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Logan)
Have the Public Works Director further review the request for a Grant of Location from National Grid for Felton Street and adjoining streets, to...
Councillor Logan made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Public Works Director further review the request for a Grant of Location from National Grid for Felton Street and adjoining streets, to determine if the work at the intersection of Felton Street and Brown's Avenue will encroach on the recently paved road, thereby requiring a 17-25 permit from the City Council.
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 Public Works Director further review the request for a Grant of Location from National Grid for Felton Street and adjoining streets, to determine if the work at the intersection of Felton Street and Brown's Avenue will encroach on the recently paved road, thereby requiring a 17-25 permit from the City Council..” (Motion: Logan)
Have the hat the City Solicitor attend the next meeting of the License and Franchises Committee on Monday, October 20, 2025, to discuss the City...
Councillor Logan made a second request that was approved by a voice vote to have the hat the City Solicitor attend the next meeting of the License and Franchises Committee on Monday, October 20, 2025, to discuss the City Council’s authority to issue grants of location to utilities for work that is partially on a private way.
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 second request that was approved by a voice vote to have the hat the City Solicitor attend the next meeting of the License and Franchises Committee on Monday, October 20, 2025, to discuss the City Council’s authority to issue grants of location to utilities for work that is partially on a private way..” (Motion: Logan)
Communications from the Mayor
Have the Mayor provide a diagram of the concept design and street layout of the proposal described in her communication to the Council for Committee
Councillor Harris rose and made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Mayor provide a diagram of the concept design and street layout of the proposal described in her communication to the Council for Committee.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris rose and made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Mayor provide a diagram of the concept design and street layout of the proposal described in her communication to the Council for Committee..” (Motion: Harris)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference: Breast Cancer Awareness 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: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Resolution
Councillor Vidal moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Breast Cancer Awareness 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 Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Breast Cancer Awareness Month Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference: United States Navy 250th Anniversary October 13, 1775 Resolution
Councillor Durkee 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 Durkee moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference. The motion was approved by voice vote..” (Motion: Durkee)
Approve: United States Navy 250th Anniversary October 13, 1775 Resolution
Councillor Vidal moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the United States Navy 250th Anniversary October 13, 1775 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 Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the United States Navy 250th Anniversary October 13, 1775 Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Have the City Solicitor attend the next meeting of the Ordinances and Rules Committee, on Monday October 20, 2025 to discuss the recently adopted...
Councillor Logan made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the City Solicitor attend the next meeting of the Ordinances and Rules Committee, on Monday October 20, 2025 to discuss the recently adopted amendments to the Noise Ordinance.
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 City Solicitor attend the next meeting of the Ordinances and Rules Committee, on Monday October 20, 2025 to discuss the recently adopted amendments to the Noise Ordinance..” (Motion: Logan)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): A loan authorization in the amount of...
Councillor Durkee 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 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 Durkee 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 for a first reading..” (Motion: Durkee)
Table: A loan authorization in the amount of $6,356,860 for funding of the fourth (Amphitheater/Arts) and fifth (Athletic) (final) areas of the...
Councillor Durkee 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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee 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: Durkee)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Allocation of CPA funds in the amount of $77,250 for Steeple...
Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LaFauci. Recused: Bradley-MacArthur. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 12-0-1-1-1.
Yes: Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). Colleen Bradley-MacArthur recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LaFauci. Recused: Bradley-MacArthur. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 12-0-1-1-1..” (Motion: McMenimen)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Allocation of CPA funds in the amount of $942,575 for Window...
Councillor McMenimen 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, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LaFauci. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor McMenimen 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, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LaFauci. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: McMenimen)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments
Councillor Harris 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 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 approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved for a first reading..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to table the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer in the amount of $2,901 between Auditor – Copy Machine account and Auditor...
Councillor LaCava 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 LaCava 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: LaCava)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer in the amount of $9,704 to purchase and install a BigBelly Solar receptacle on...
Councillor LaCava 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 LaCava 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: LaCava)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Transfer of traffic funds in the amount of $9,700 to purchase a Rectangular Rapid Flashing...
Councillor LaCava 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 LaCava 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: LaCava)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer in the amount of $140,000 for the Owner’s Project Management (OPM) services for...
Councillor LaCava 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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaCava 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: LaCava)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer in the amount of $128,000 for structural design services for the Common Street...
Councillor LaCava 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 LaCava 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: LaCava)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class 2 license at 215 Lexington Street for New England Transit Sales, Inc
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)
Tabled Items
Adjourn
Councillor Harris 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 Harris made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
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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