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January 26, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: This meeting was held remotely (Zoom).
Present: Colleen Bradley-MacArthur, Paul J. Brasco, Tim King, Randall J. LeBlanc, Emma Tzioumis, 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the Regular City Council meeting minutes of 1/12/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the Regular City Council meeting minutes of 1/12/2026. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the Regular City Council meeting minutes of 1/12/2026. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Approve the City Council School Committee Convention meeting minutes of 1/20/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the City Council School Committee Convention meeting minutes of 1/20/2026. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the City Council School Committee Convention meeting minutes of 1/20/2026. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Approve the Executive City Council meeting minutes of 1/12/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the Executive City Council meeting minutes of 1/12/2026. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the Executive City Council meeting minutes of 1/12/2026. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Act collectively on items 1-9
Councillor Brasco made a motion to act collectively on items 1-9. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Brasco made a motion to act collectively on items 1-9. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the committee recommendation (filed)
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for items 1-9 collectively. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for items 1-9 collectively. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a gift of various historic papers/memorabilia (1800’s) from the estate of...
Councillor LaFauci 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a gift of 300 toys from the U. S. Marines Toys For Tots to the City of...
Councillor LaFauci 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of a rebate incentive grant from Eversource Energy in the amount of $183,432
Councillor LaFauci 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (filed): Request from Eversource for a Private Way license for Seyon Street
Councillor Vidal 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class II License Renewal at 279R Crescent Street for Waltham Auto Tow, Inc
Councillor Vidal 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Vidal)
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 for a first reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for a first reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Durkee)
Table: A loan authorization in the amount of $771,600 for the design/architectural services required for the relocation of the Department of...
Councillor Durkee moved to table the matter on the Council floor. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved to table the matter on the Council floor. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Approval of a loan authorization in the...
Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for a first reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for a first reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Durkee)
Table: Approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $5,100,000 for the Koutoujian Playground and Woerd Avenue Environmental Mitigation Project
Councillor Durkee moved to table the matter on the Council floor. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved to table the matter on the Council floor. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Durkee)
Tabled Items
Adjourn
Councillor Harris made a motion to adjourn. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion to adjourn. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (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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