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February 9, 2026
24 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
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
During the meeting:
- Joseph P. LaCava recused from the vote on: Confirmation of the appointment of John J. O’Connor, III as Director of Veteran’s Services & License.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Regular City Council meeting minutes of 1/26/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the Regular City Council meeting minutes of 1/26/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the Regular City Council meeting minutes of 1/26/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Public Hearings
Accept all information from previous public hearing
Councillor Vidal made a motion to accept all information from previous public hearing. 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.
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“Councillor Vidal made a motion to accept all information from previous public hearing. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St SP - provide in writing to the Full City Council: VARIANCES 1
Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St SP - provide in writing to the Full City Council: VARIANCES 1.
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.
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“Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St SP - provide in writing to the Full City Council: VARIANCES 1..” (Motion: Harris)
Have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St: Public hearing: Special Permit for MICOL, LLC. at 220 Moody Street
Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St. SP: provide in writing to the Full City Council: EASEMENTS 1.
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 request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St. SP: provide in writing to the Full City Council: EASEMENTS 1..” (Motion: Harris)
Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St. SP provide in writing to the Full City Council: Schematic of Building DESIGN 1.
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.
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“Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St. SP provide in writing to the Full City Council: Schematic of Building DESIGN 1..” (Motion: Harris)
Have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St SP provide in writing to the Full City Council: PARKING PLAN once the 29 spaces fill what is your parking...
Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St SP provide in writing to the Full City Council: PARKING PLAN once the 29 spaces fill what is your parking plan for use of Municipal lots which ones in what order for both the hotel and the for the 350 Capacity event space you are seeking in your SP.
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 request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Petitioners for 220 Moody St SP provide in writing to the Full City Council: PARKING PLAN once the 29 spaces fill what is your parking plan for use of Municipal lots which ones in what order for both the hotel and the for the 350 Capacity event space you are seeking in your SP..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the committee recommendation: Public hearing: Special Permit for TTGROUP WALLEX, INC. at 864 Lexington Street (recessed 1/12/2026)
Councillor Harris made a motion to suspend Rule 8 to take matter #1 from Ordinances and Rules Committee out of order. Harris 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 and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan The Special Permit application for TTGROUP, Wal-Lex, LLC at 864 Lexington Street was approved 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion to suspend Rule 8 to take matter #1 from Ordinances and Rules Committee out of order. Harris 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 and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan The Special Permit application for TTGROUP, Wal-Lex, LLC at 864 Lexington Street was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Discharge the matter from Committee of the Whole: Council Rule 77 Resolution
Councillor LeBlanc made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to discharge the matter from Committee of the Whole.
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“Councillor LeBlanc made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to discharge the matter from Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Have copies sent to all Departments listed: Resolution Recognizing and Thanking Waltham Consolidated Public Works, Waltham Police Department...
Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have copies sent to all Departments listed.
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“Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have copies sent to all Departments listed..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Resolution Recognizing and Thanking Waltham Consolidated Public Works, Waltham...
Councillor Harris made a motion to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. 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 suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Resolution Recognizing and Thanking Waltham Consolidated Public Works, Waltham Police Department, Waltham Fire Department, and 911...
Councillor Harris made a motion for approval. 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.
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“Councillor Harris made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Approval of the transfer of the care, custody, and control of the Lawrence School...
Councillor LeBlanc 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, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan Approved: 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc 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, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan Approved: 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Confirmation of the appointment of Kathleen B. McMenimen for a five-year term as an...
Councillor LeBlanc 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, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan Approved: 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc 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, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan Approved: 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Confirmation of the appointment of John J. O’Connor, III as Director of Veteran’s...
Councillor LeBlanc 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, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: LaCava. Presiding: Logan Approved: 14-0-0-1-1.
Council President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The tally reads 14-0-0-1-1, which does not match the names the minutes list (in favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal; opposed: none; absent: none; recused: LaCava; presiding: Logan). Showing the count only. Joseph P. LaCava recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc 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, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: LaCava. Presiding: Logan Approved: 14-0-0-1-1..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (filed): Amendment to Chapter 17-85 Regulation of On Street Parking on Private Ways
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.
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.
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“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..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $152,129.27 to purchase a new ice resurfacing machine for...
Councillor Katz 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.
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“Councillor Katz 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: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Accountant Grade 11 in the Auditors’ Office be reassigned as Senior Accountant Grade 13
Councillor Katz 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.
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“Councillor Katz 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: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Funding transfers totaling $143,000 to cover upcoming expenses within the Department of...
Councillor Katz 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.
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“Councillor Katz 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: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Appropriation in the amount of $106,872.50 to fund the street resurfacing of Pine Vale Road...
Councillor Katz 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.
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“Councillor Katz 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: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of the Community One Stop Growth State Grant in the amount of $1,500,000 from...
Councillor Katz 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.
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“Councillor Katz 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: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of the Community One Stop Growth State Grant in the amount of $6,000,000 from...
Councillor Katz moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. 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.
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“Councillor Katz moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Councillor Katz 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.
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“Councillor Katz 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: Katz)
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.
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“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)
Tabled Items
Adjourn
Councillor Harris made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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“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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