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December 22, 2025
35 recorded votes, 35 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: Approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $6,800,000 for the Utility Rehabilitation and Roadway.
Every vote, in order
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of 12/8/2025
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the City Council meeting minutes of 12/8/2025. 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 City Council meeting minutes of 12/8/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Noise Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris 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 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 adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved for a first reading..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Noise Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter 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.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter on the Council floor..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a gift in the amount of $5,000 from the Bird Precision Charitable Foundation...
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $250 from Connors and Connors LLP for the upkeep...
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class II License renewal at 477 Main Street for Chrislins Auto 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 Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (filed): Waltham Connections for Healthy Aging Resolution
Councillor Brasco 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 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 Brasco 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 filed..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (filed): Canada Geese Mitigation Resolution
Councillor Brasco 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 filed without prejudice.
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 that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was filed without prejudice..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (filed): Benches Around Town Resolution
Councillor Brasco 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 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 Brasco 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 filed..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (filed): Construction on Lexington Street Resolution
Councillor Brasco 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 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 Brasco 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 filed..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (sent to the Mayor and filed): Bike Parking Proposal on Moody Street Resolution
Councillor Brasco 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 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 Brasco 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 filed..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (filed): Elm Street Train Crossing Resolution
Councillor Brasco 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 filed without prejudice.
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 that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was filed without prejudice..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): CPC Recommendation for an allocation of CPA Funds totaling...
Councillor McMenimen 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 McMenimen 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: McMenimen)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Approval of a loan authorization in the...
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 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 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 for a first reading..” (Motion: Vidal)
Table: Approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $6,800,000 for the Utility Rehabilitation and Roadway Reconstruction Project at the 200...
Councillor Vidal made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter 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 Vidal made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter on the council floor..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Veterans Services Committee recommendation (approved): All Committee Docket items from 2025 be carried over to 2026 Committee Docket
Councillor Durkee 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 Durkee 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: Durkee)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved): All Committee Docket items from 2025 be carried over to 2026...
Councillor Brasco 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 Brasco 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: Brasco)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class II license renewal at 251 Lexington Street for Boston Brake and...
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 II license renewal at 265 Bear Hill Road for Specialty Auto Sales dba...
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 (filed): Resolution to Locate a Suitable Venue to Memorialize Remember and Thank Joe Lazaro
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 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 adopted by a voice vote and the matter was filed..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (filed): Lodging house license at 117 Robbins Street
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 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 adopted by a voice vote and the matter was filed..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation: Private way license for Seyon Street request from Eversource be carried over to 2026...
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: Request for plaques for update on Sandison, Dileso, Early and Donovan be carried over...
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: Request for a memorial on Prospect Hill from Fritz Nataly for Pastor Hoaglander of...
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): All Committee Docket items from 2025 be carried over to 2026...
Councillor LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc 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: LeBlanc)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): All Committee Docket items from 2025 be carried over to 2026 Committee Docket
Councillor Harris 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 Harris 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: Harris)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $50,000 for the design services of creating a nine-hole...
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a donation to the Waltham Police Department from the New Light Korean Church...
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $100,000 to engage in the services of the in-house...
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation: Seven Neighborhood Streets Proposal be carried over to 2026 Committee Docket
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation: Funding Affordable Housing be carried over to 2026 Committee Docket
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation: Conservation Commissions communication for trust funds be carried over to 2026 Committee Docket
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation: All Committee Docket items from 2025 be carried over to 2026 Committee Docket
Councillor LaCava 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 LaCava 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: LaCava)
Tabled Items
Adopt the committee recommendation
Councillor LaCava moved 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 LaCava moved 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: LaCava)
Adjourn
Councillor Brasco 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 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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