MassVoter.com← Waltham City CouncilWaltham City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
March 9, 2026
18 recorded votes, 16 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, Sean Durkee, Paul S. Katz, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: Joseph P. LaCava
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 2/23/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 2/23/2026. 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 LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 2/23/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Table: Opportunity to go into Executive Session for a real estate matter that is tabled on the Council floor
Councillor LeBlanc made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table this matter on the Council floor until the end of the meeting.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table this matter on the Council floor until the end of the meeting..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Table: 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Boston March 17, 1776, Resolution
Councillor Durkee moved to table the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Boston March 17, 1776, Resolution was tabled 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 Durkee moved to table the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Boston March 17, 1776, Resolution was tabled on the Council floor..” (Motion: Durkee)
Table
Councillor Harris moved to table the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution 2026 was tabled 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 moved to table the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution 2026 was tabled on the Council floor..” (Motion: Harris)
Committee Reports
Adopt the committee recommendation (filed): City Clerk schedule a Joint Public Hearing with the Board of Survey and Planning regarding the Zoning...
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.
From the minutes
“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)
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.
From the minutes
“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 (filed): Rule 66 Midyear Budget Review
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 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 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 filed..” (Motion: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Appropriation in the amount of $564,581 to fund the additional contingency for the first...
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.
From the minutes
“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): An appropriation in the amount of $5,999 to purchase a replacement copy machine for the...
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.
From the minutes
“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): A transfer in the amount of $7,521.93 for the purchase of a new copier/scanner 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.
From the minutes
“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): An appropriation in the amount of $275,000 for the Structural and Transportation...
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.
From the minutes
“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): A transfer of funds of $9,500 to purchase a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) to be...
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.
From the minutes
“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 Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Authorization to grant Charles River Canoe & Kayak a Section 10A permit to...
Councillor Vidal 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.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal 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: Vidal)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Loan authorization in the amount of $5,100,000 for the Koutoujian Playground and Woerd Avenue Environmental Mitigation Project
Councillor Durkee made a motion to take the matter off the table. 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 take the matter off the table. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Durkee)
Second and final reading: Loan authorization in the amount of $5,100,000 for the Koutoujian Playground and Woerd Avenue Environmental Mitigation...
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, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: LaCava. Loan authorization of $5,100,000 for the Koutoujian Playground and Woerd Avenue Environmental Mitigation Project approved 14-0-1.
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, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: LaCava. Loan authorization of $5,100,000 for the Koutoujian Playground and Woerd Avenue Environmental Mitigation Project approved 14-0-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Take off the table: Mayor’s Communication regarding the Executive Session
Councillor LeBlanc made a motion to take the Mayor’s Communication regarding the Executive Session off the table. 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 LeBlanc made a motion to take the Mayor’s Communication regarding the Executive Session off the table. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Go into executive session, with the City Clerk as clerk of the session
Councillor LeBlanc moved the City Council go into Executive Session. Councillor LeBlanc moved that the City Clerk be the Clerk of the executive session. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: LaCava. Approved 14-0-1.
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved the City Council go into Executive Session. Councillor LeBlanc moved that the City Clerk be the Clerk of the executive session. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: LaCava. Approved 14-0-1..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adjourn
Councillor Katz 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 Katz made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
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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