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May 26, 2026
46 recorded votes, 46 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:
- Randall J. LeBlanc recused from the vote on: Waltham Fields Community Farm license agreement.
- Randall J. LeBlanc recused from the vote on: Green Rows of Waltham, Inc. license agreement.
- Randall J. LeBlanc recused from the vote on: Healthy Waltham Farm license agreement.
Every vote, in order
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Resolution out of order
Councillor Hanley made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Resolution out of order.
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“Councillor Hanley made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Resolution out of order..” (Motion: Hanley)
Take the Waltham Boys Grade 3 & 4 Metrowest Travel Basketball Resolution out of order
Councillor Hanley made a motion to take the Waltham Boys Grade 3 & 4 Metrowest Travel Basketball Resolution out of order. 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 Hanley made a motion to take the Waltham Boys Grade 3 & 4 Metrowest Travel Basketball Resolution out of order. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from Mayor McCarthy
Councillor Hanley made a motion to suspend Rule 9 to hear from Mayor McCarthy. 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 Hanley made a motion to suspend Rule 9 to hear from Mayor McCarthy. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Resolution without Committee reference
Councillor Hanley move to suspend Rule 39 to act on the Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Resolution 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 Hanley move to suspend Rule 39 to act on the Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Resolution without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Approve: Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Resolution
Councillor Hanley moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Resolution was approved.
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“Councillor Hanley moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Hanley)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the Waltham Boys Grade 3 & 4 Metrowest Travel Basketball Resolution without Committee reference
Councillor Hanley move to suspend Rule 39 to act on the Waltham Boys Grade 3 & 4 Metrowest Travel Basketball Resolution 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 Hanley move to suspend Rule 39 to act on the Waltham Boys Grade 3 & 4 Metrowest Travel Basketball Resolution without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Approve: Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Waltham Boys Grade 3 & 4 Metrowest Travel Basketball Resolution
Councillor Hanley moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Waltham Boys Grade 3 & 4 Metrowest Travel Basketball 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 Hanley moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Waltham Boys Grade 3 & 4 Metrowest Travel Basketball Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Hanley)
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 5/11/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 5/11/2026. 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 5/11/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Public Hearings
Wave the reading of the Public Hearing notice: Public hearing: Grant of Location for National Grid
Councillor Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to wave the reading of the Public Hearing notice.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to wave the reading of the Public Hearing notice..” (Motion: Durkee)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Discharge the Keeping Waltham Clean Resolution from the Economic and Community Development Committee
President Logan made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to discharge the Keeping Waltham Clean Resolution from the Economic and Community Development Committee.
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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“President Logan made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to discharge the Keeping Waltham Clean Resolution from the Economic and Community Development Committee..” (Motion: Logan)
Have the Director of Public Works, the Social Media Coordinator, a representative from the Chamber of Commerce, and a representative from the...
President Logan made a request to have the Director of Public Works, the Social Media Coordinator, a representative from the Chamber of Commerce, and a representative from the Downtown Waltham Partnership attend the Economic and Community Development Committee meeting on June 1, 2026 for the purpose of discussing the Keeping Waltham Clean Resolution. 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
“President Logan made a request to have the Director of Public Works, the Social Media Coordinator, a representative from the Chamber of Commerce, and a representative from the Downtown Waltham Partnership attend the Economic and Community Development Committee meeting on June 1, 2026 for the purpose of discussing the Keeping Waltham Clean Resolution. The request was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Logan)
Recommit the matter to the Economic and Community Development Committee
President Logan moved to recommit the matter to the Economic and Community Development Committee. 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 recommit the matter to the Economic and Community Development Committee. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Logan)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (filed): Citizens Input Hearing for the 190 Trapelo Road Resolution
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.
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“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 of the Whole recommendation (filed): Waltham Cultural Committee Resolution
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 of the Whole recommendation (filed): Charles River Watershed Association Resolution
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 of the Whole recommendation (approved): Waltham Fields Community Farm license agreement
Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. 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. 14-0-1-1.
Council President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The tally reads 14-0-1-1, which does not match the names the minutes list (in favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal; opposed: none; absent: none; presiding: Logan). Showing the count only. The minutes say Randall J. LeBlanc recused from this item, but the roll call lists him voting.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. 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. 14-0-1-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Green Rows of Waltham, Inc. license agreement
Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. 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. 14-0-1-1.
Council President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The tally reads 14-0-1-1, which does not match the names the minutes list (in favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal; opposed: none; absent: none; presiding: Logan). Showing the count only. The minutes say Randall J. LeBlanc recused from this item, but the roll call lists him voting.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. 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. 14-0-1-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Healthy Waltham Farm license agreement
Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. 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. 14-0-1-1.
Council President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The tally reads 14-0-1-1, which does not match the names the minutes list (in favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal; opposed: none; absent: none; presiding: Logan). Showing the count only. The minutes say Randall J. LeBlanc recused from this item, but the roll call lists him voting.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. 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. 14-0-1-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $50,458.50 to provide a 50% match for the purchase of 85...
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.
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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): An appropriation of $2,500 for the Disability Services Commission for handicapped projects
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 fourth installment of a State grant in the amount of $34,689.60 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.
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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 a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $4,200...
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): Approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $8,640,291...
Councillor Durkee 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. 14-0-1-1.
Council President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The tally reads 14-0-1-1, which does not match the names the minutes list (in favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal; opposed: none; absent: none; presiding: Logan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee 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. 14-0-1-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Authorization for the installation and naming of a bench at the lower field...
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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Authorization for the installation and naming of a bench at Lowell field in...
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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Class II license renewal at 53 Felton Street for Pilgrim Auto Body, Inc
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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables and Chairs on Sidewalks Permit at 469 Moody Street for Sweet Basil...
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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables and Chairs on Sidewalks Permit at 367 Moody Street for Lizzy’s Ice Cream
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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables and Chairs on Sidewalks Permit at 467 Moody Street for Deep Ellum
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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables and Chairs on Sidewalks Permit at 458-470 Moody Street for CDR LLC...
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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables and Chairs on Sidewalks Permit at 484 Moody Street for Amuleto...
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)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables and Chairs on Sidewalks Permit at 315 Moody Street for Farmers India...
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)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Pet Grooming Resolution
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 Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation: City Clerk schedule a Joint Public Hearing with the Board of Survey and Planning on...
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 Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): City Clerk schedule a Joint Public Hearing with the Board...
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 Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Affordable Housing Zoning Amendment
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.
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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)
Table: Affordable Housing Zoning Amendment
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council Floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council Floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Pet Grooming Zoning Amendment
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)
Table: Pet Grooming Zoning Amendment
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council Floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled.
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 matter on the Council Floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Time Extension for 1265 Main Street LLC. order #36629
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 and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan. 14-0-1-1.
Council President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The tally reads 14-0-1-1, which does not match the names the minutes list (in favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal; opposed: none; absent: none; presiding: Logan). Showing the count only.
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 and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan. 14-0-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Amend the amount to $71,849.59: Waltham WCAC-TV request for PEG Salary/Expenses/Equipment in the amount of $108,500.47
Councillor Dunn rose to amend the amount to $71,849.59. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Dunn rose to amend the amount to $71,849.59. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Dunn)
Adopt the Cable Access Committee recommendation (approved): Waltham WCAC-TV request for PEG Salary/Expenses/Equipment in the amount of $108,500.47
Councillor Dunn 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 Dunn 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: Dunn)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Loan Authorization in the amount of $1,450,000 to purchase high voltage substation at 200 Trapelo Rd
Councillor Durkee made a motion to take 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 matter off the table. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Durkee)
Second and final reading: Loan Authorization in the amount of $1,450,000 to purchase high voltage substation at 200 Trapelo Rd
Councillor Durkee moved for a second and final reading. 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. 14-0-1-1.
Council President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The tally reads 14-0-1-1, which does not match the names the minutes list (in favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal; opposed: none; absent: none; presiding: Logan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved for a second and final reading. 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. 14-0-1-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adjourn
Councillor Harris 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 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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