MassVoter.com← Waltham City CouncilWaltham City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
March 23, 2026
31 recorded votes, 30 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 3/9/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 3/9/2026. 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 3/9/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Suspend Rule 43 to accept a late-filed communication
Councillor Katz made a motion that was approved by voice vote to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late-filed communication.
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 that was approved by voice vote to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late-filed communication..” (Motion: Katz)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee Refence: Women’s History Month Resolution
Councillor Bradley-MacArthur moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee Refence. 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 Bradley-MacArthur moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee Refence. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Bradley-MacArthur)
Approve: Women’s History Month Resolution
Councillor Bradley-MacArthur moved approval. The motion was approved by a vice vote and the Women’s History Month Resolution was approved and copy of the Resolution and book sent to the Mayor.
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. (The minutes read “vice vote”, apparently meaning voice vote.)
From the minutes
“Councillor Bradley-MacArthur moved approval. The motion was approved by a vice vote and the Women’s History Month Resolution was approved and copy of the Resolution and book sent to the Mayor..” (Motion: Bradley-MacArthur)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members
President Logan moved to Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members. 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
“President Logan moved to Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Logan)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee Refence: News Day Resolution
President Logan moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee Refence. 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
“President Logan moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee Refence. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Logan)
Approve: News Day Resolution
President Logan moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the News Day 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.
From the minutes
“President Logan moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the News Day Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Logan)
Discharge the Welcoming New Superintendent of Schools Resolution from the Committee of the Whole (6/24/24)
Councillor Katz moved to discharge the Welcoming New Superintendent of Schools Resolution from the Committee of the Whole (6/24/24). 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 moved to discharge the Welcoming New Superintendent of Schools Resolution from the Committee of the Whole (6/24/24). The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Have Superintendent Mendonsa attend the next available Committee of the Whole meeting to provide a brief 10 – 15 minutes highlight and lowlight...
Councillor Katz made a request to have Superintendent Mendonsa attend the next available Committee of the Whole meeting to provide a brief 10 – 15 minutes highlight and lowlight update and participate in questions and discussion with Council members. The request 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 request to have Superintendent Mendonsa attend the next available Committee of the Whole meeting to provide a brief 10 – 15 minutes highlight and lowlight update and participate in questions and discussion with Council members. The request was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Send the matter back to the Committee of the Whole
Councillor Katz made a motion to send the matter back to the Committee of the Whole. 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 send the matter back to the Committee of the Whole. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution out of order
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution out of order.
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 suspend Rule 8 to take the Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution out of order..” (Motion: Harris)
Take off the table: Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution 2026
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table.
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 take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee Reference: Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution 2026
Councillor Harris moved 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 moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee Reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution 2026
Councillor Harris moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the Earth Day and Arbor Day 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.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Harris)
Committee Reports
Adopt the committee recommendation (filed): Committee of the Whole recommended that the Resolution Calling for a Clean and Current City Website...
Councillor LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc 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: LeBlanc)
Adopt the committee recommendation (filed): Committee of the Whole recommended that the Mayor’s Communication regarding hearing proposals related...
Councillor LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc 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: LeBlanc)
Have the budget amended to include $15,000 for monitors in the Council Chambers
Council LaFauci made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the budget amended to include $15,000 for monitors in the Council Chambers.
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
“Council LaFauci made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the budget amended to include $15,000 for monitors in the Council Chambers..” (Motion: LaFauci)
The action of the Committee as amended be the action of the Council
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee as amended be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the matter was approved as amended.
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 as amended be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the matter was approved as amended..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of the third installment of a state grant in the amount of $36,063.04 from 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): Approval of a donation of a Bedford-Lexington- Lincoln-Watertown-Weston District Telephone...
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): Approval of a donation of tickets from the Embassy Theatre and the Waltham Police Relief...
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): Transfers and appropriation of existing funds in the amount of $217,157 for the quality and...
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 $174,541 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to address 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): Acceptance of a donation to fully restore the Grand Piano at Stonehurst from Robert Treat...
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 $12,118 from the Unreserved Fund Balance for updates to...
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): Class II License renewal at 196 High Street for JJJ Auto Retailers
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)
Act collectively on all Lodging licenses items 2 – 23
Councillor Vidal made a motion to act collectively on all Lodging licenses items 2 – 23. 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 Vidal made a motion to act collectively on all Lodging licenses items 2 – 23. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class II License renewal at 196 High Street for JJJ Auto Retailers
Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council collectively on items 2-23. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the Lodging licenses items 2 – 23 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 Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council collectively on items 2-23. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the Lodging licenses items 2 – 23 were approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Tabled Items
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 that 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, 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 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, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adjourn
Councillor LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
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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