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February 23, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 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 2/9/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 2/9/2026. 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. City Council meeting minutes of 2/9/2026 approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 2/9/2026. 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. City Council meeting minutes of 2/9/2026 approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Communications from the Mayor
Suspend rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Additional appropriation in the amount of $5,000 to purchase a new ice surfacing...
Councillor Katz made a motion to suspend rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. 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 Katz made a motion to suspend rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. 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: Katz)
Approve: Additional appropriation in the amount of $5,000 to purchase a new ice surfacing machine for the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink
Councillor Katz made a motion to approve 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. Appropriation approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz made a motion to approve 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. Appropriation approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Katz)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Approval of the DCR Flood Station Easement at 48R Pine Street
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, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. DCR Flood Station Easement at 48R Pine Street approved 15-0-0.
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, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. DCR Flood Station Easement at 48R Pine Street approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adopt the committee recommendation (approved): Council Rule 77 Resolution the RULES AND ORDERS of the CITY COUNCIL, as most recently amended, are...
Councillor 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, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Council Rule 77 Resolution approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor 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, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Council Rule 77 Resolution approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer of funds totaling $9,665 for technology products for the City Clerk’s Office
Councillor Katz 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. $9,665 for technology products for the City Clerk’s Office approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz 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. $9,665 for technology products for the City Clerk’s Office approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer totaling $1,851 between several accounts of the Emergency Management Services...
Councillor Katz 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. $1,851 transfer for Emergency Management Services (EMS) Department approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz 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. $1,851 transfer for Emergency Management Services (EMS) Department approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $70,000 to reimburse the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink...
Councillor Katz 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. $70,000 to reimburse the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz 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. $70,000 to reimburse the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of the second installment of a State grant in the amount of $33,295.36 from the...
Councillor Katz 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. $33,295.36 grant from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz 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. $33,295.36 grant from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $2,500,000 for the current deficit as of January 2026 and...
Councillor Katz 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. $2,500,000 for the current deficit as of January 2026 approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz 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. $2,500,000 for the current deficit as of January 2026 approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Katz)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Loan authorization in the amount of $771,600 for the design/architectural services required for the relocation of the...
Councillor Durkee made a motion to take the matter off the table. 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 made a motion to take the matter off the table. 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)
Second and final reading: Loan authorization in the amount of $771,600 for the design/architectural services required for the relocation of the...
Councillor Durkee moved approval for a second and final 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. Loan authorization of $771,600 for Department of Public Works (DPW) approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved approval for a second and final 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. Loan authorization of $771,600 for Department of Public Works (DPW) approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Durkee)
Take off the table: Loan authorization in the amount of $940,000 for the design/architectural services required for the pool/interior design of...
Councillor Durkee made a motion to take the matter off the table. 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 made a motion to take the matter off the table. 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)
Second and final reading: Loan authorization in the amount of $940,000 for the design/architectural services required for the pool/interior design...
Councillor Durkee moved approval for a second and final 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. Loan authorization of $940,000 for Howe Building at 200 Trapelo Road approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved approval for a second and final 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. Loan authorization of $940,000 for Howe Building at 200 Trapelo Road approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adjourn
Councillor LaFauci 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.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci 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: 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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