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October 27, 2025
24 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, 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 of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road.
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 10/14/2025
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 10/14/2025. 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 10/14/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Have the Chief of Police attend the next Committee of the Whole meeting, on Monday, November 3, 2025, for the purpose of discussing the recent...
Councillor Logan made a request to have the Chief of Police attend the next Committee of the Whole meeting, on Monday, November 3, 2025, for the purpose of discussing the recent Flock cameras in Waltham. Additionally, that the Chief provide to the City Council in advance of the meeting copies of any and all contracts and or agreements between Flock Safety Systems and the City of Waltham and or any of its departments or representatives and or all contracts and or agreements with Flock Safety Systems to which the City of Waltham and or any of its departments or representatives is a party or signatory. It was further requested that the Chief of Police provide a map in advance of the meeting showing all of the current and planned locations for Flock cameras in Waltham. The request 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 Logan made a request to have the Chief of Police attend the next Committee of the Whole meeting, on Monday, November 3, 2025, for the purpose of discussing the recent Flock cameras in Waltham. Additionally, that the Chief provide to the City Council in advance of the meeting copies of any and all contracts and or agreements between Flock Safety Systems and the City of Waltham and or any of its departments or representatives and or all contracts and or agreements with Flock Safety Systems to which the City of Waltham and or any of its departments or representatives is a party or signatory. It was further requested that the Chief of Police provide a map in advance of the meeting showing all of the current and planned locations for Flock cameras in Waltham. The request was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Logan)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Recovery Awareness Month Resolution
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 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 Lacava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Confirmation of the appointment of Luke Stanton, Waltham, Massachusetts as First City...
Councillor Lacava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, Vidal and McLaughlin. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lacava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, Vidal and McLaughlin. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved): Bike Sharing Resolution
Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Funding in the amount of $74,500 for the continuation of the Illicit Discharge & Detection...
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): A transfer in the amount of $13,628 from the Stabilization Fund for the calendar year 2025...
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): A transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Stabilization Fund for the Benevolent Fund for...
Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, Logan. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 12-2-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalNo: Brasco, LoganCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, Logan. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 12-2-0-1..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Grant of location at 25 Tavern Road for Ferdinand & Marie Michel
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): Class 2 license renewal at 1486 Main Street for European Auto Solutions, 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): Class 2 license renewal at 44 Charles Street for P.P.A. 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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class 2 license renewal at 50 Thayer Rd. for Hull Corporation, 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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class 2 license renewal at 935R Main Street for Pilicy Auto & Yacht 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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class 2 license renewal at 50 River Street for Absolute Auto Sales
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): Extended hours renewal at 677 Moody Street for MK and Company, 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): Extended hours renewal at 591 Moody Street for 7-Eleven #37504A
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): Extended hours renewal at 1335 Main Street for Waltham Fuel 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
Take off the table: Loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road
Councillor Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road 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. Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road off the table..” (Motion: Durkee)
Second and final reading: Loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road
Councillor Durkee moved for second and final reading of the matter. 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. 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 second and final reading of the matter. 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. Approved 13-0-0-1-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Take off the table: Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments 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 Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments off the table..” (Motion: Harris)
Second reading: Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments
Councillor Harris moved for second reading of the matter. 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 second reading of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 43: Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 43.
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 suspend Rule 43..” (Motion: Harris)
Third and final reading: Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments
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, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved for a third 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. Approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
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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