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November 10, 2025
26 recorded votes, 26 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:
- Randall J. LeBlanc recused from the vote on: 17-25 street opening at 88 Hammond Street for Zhou Chen.
- Anthony LaFauci recused from the vote on: 17-25 street opening at 88 Hammond Street for Zhou Chen.
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 10/27/2025
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 10/27/2025. 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 10/27/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary November 10, 1775 Resolution out of order
Councillor Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary November 10, 1775 Resolution out of order.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary November 10, 1775 Resolution out of order..” (Motion: Durkee)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from Marine Staff Sergeant Prifti
Councillor Durkee made a motion to suspend Rule 9 to hear from Marine Staff Sergeant Prifti. 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 Durkee made a motion to suspend Rule 9 to hear from Marine Staff Sergeant Prifti. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Durkee)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference
Councillor Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference..” (Motion: Durkee)
Approve: Resolution. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary November 10, 1775 Resolution
Councillor Durkee move to approve the Resolution. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary November 10, 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 Durkee move to approve the Resolution. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary November 10, 1775 Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Durkee)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Waltham Firefighter Retirement Resolution
Councillor McMenimen made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference..” (Motion: McMenimen)
Act on the matter collectively: Waltham Firefighter Retirement Resolution
Councillor McMenimen made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to act on the matter collectively.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to act on the matter collectively..” (Motion: McMenimen)
Approve: Waltham Firefighter Retirement Resolution
Councillor McMenimen moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Waltham Firefighter Retirement 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 McMenimen moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Waltham Firefighter Retirement Resolution was approved..” (Motion: McMenimen)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Salvation Army Resolution
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference.
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 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Salvation Army Resolution
Councillor Harris moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Salvation Army 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 Harris moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Salvation Army Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Shop Small Business Saturday 2025 Resolution
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference.
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 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Shop Small Business Saturday 2025 Resolution
Councillor Harris moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Shop Small Business Saturday 2025 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 Harris moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Shop Small Business Saturday 2025 Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Extended hours license renewal at 12 Harvard Street for CVS Pharmacy #114
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): Massport letter application for Amandeep Rampal at 76 Indian Road
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): Extended hours license at 789 Main Street for McDonald’s Real Estate Co
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): Class 1 license renewal at 85 Linden Street for Lotus Motorsports Inc
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): Class 2 license renewal at 143 Prospect Street for Prospect Automotive Sale...
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): Class 2 license renewal at 97R Linden Street for ABKO Auto Body & Paint Inc
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): Class 2 license renewal at 260 Bear Hill Road for Global Lease Group...
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): Extended hours license renewal at 34-36 Elm Street for Despensa Familiar Inc
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): Extended hours license renewal at 821 Main Street for Global Montello Group...
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): Extended hours license renewal at 1033 Trapelo Road for Global Montello...
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): Extended hours license renewal at 511 Totten Pond Road for Global Montello...
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): Extended hours license renewal at 1074 Main Street for Veronica’s
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 Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation (approved): 17-25 street opening at 88 Hammond Street for Zhou Chen
Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors, Brasco, Dunn, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Logan . Absent: None. Recused: LaFauci, LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 9-3-0-2-1.
Yes: Brasco, Dunn, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalNo: Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, LoganCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). Anthony LaFauci and Randall J. LeBlanc recused and are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors, Brasco, Dunn, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Logan . Absent: None. Recused: LaFauci, LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 9-3-0-2-1..” (Motion: Dunn)
Tabled Items
Adjourn
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaFauci)
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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