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June 8, 2026
43 recorded votes, 43 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Colleen Bradley-MacArthur, Tim King, Randall J. LeBlanc, Emma Tzioumis, Carlos A. Vidal, Anthony LaFauci, Bill Hanley, John J. McLaughlin, Joseph P. LaCava, Sean Durkee, Paul S. Katz, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: Paul J. Brasco, Caren Dunn
Every vote, in order
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Rose Marie Richard on the Occasion of her 100th Birthday out of order
Councillor Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Rose Marie Richard on the Occasion of her 100th Birthday 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.
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“Councillor Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Rose Marie Richard on the Occasion of her 100th Birthday out of order..” (Motion: Katz)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the Resolution without Committee reference
Councillor Katz moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the 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.
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“Councillor Katz moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the Resolution without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve: Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Rose Marie Richard on the Occasion of her 100th Birthday
Councillor Katz moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Rose Marie Richard on the Occasion of her 100th Birthday 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 approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Rose Marie Richard on the Occasion of her 100th Birthday was approved..” (Motion: Katz)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Jewish Family and Children’s Services out of order
Councillor Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Jewish Family and Children’s Services 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.
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“Councillor Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Honoring Jewish Family and Children’s Services out of order..” (Motion: Katz)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from JF&CS CEO Gail Schulman, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA
Councillor Katz made a motion to suspend Rule 9 to hear from JF&CS CEO Gail Schulman, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA. 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 suspend Rule 9 to hear from JF&CS CEO Gail Schulman, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the Resolution without Committee reference
Councillor Katz moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the 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 Katz moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the Resolution without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve: Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Jewish Family and Children’s Services
Councillor Katz moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Jewish Family and Children’s Services 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 approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution Honoring Jewish Family and Children’s Services was approved..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 5/26/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 5/26/2026. 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.
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“Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 5/26/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Approve the special City Council meeting minutes of 6/1/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the special City Council meeting minutes of 6/1/2026. 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.
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“Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the special City Council meeting minutes of 6/1/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Public Hearings
First reading: Public hearing: Zoning Amendment at BP Bay Colony LLC and BXP Waltham Woods LLC, both c/o BXP, Inc., 800 Boylston Street, Suite...
Councillor Harris moved approval for a first reading of the zoning amendment. 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 Harris moved approval for a first reading of the zoning amendment. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Councillor Harris moved approval for a first reading of the zoning amendment map. 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 Harris moved approval for a first reading of the zoning amendment map. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Take the Mayor’s Communications numbered 7, 13, 14 and 16 collectively out of order
Councillor Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the Mayor’s Communications numbered 7, 13, 14 and 16 collectively 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.
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“Councillor Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the Mayor’s Communications numbered 7, 13, 14 and 16 collectively out of order..” (Motion: Katz)
Hear from off committee member Waltham Police Captain Jeff Rodley
Councillor Katz made a motion to hear from off committee member Waltham Police Captain Jeff Rodley. 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 made a motion to hear from off committee member Waltham Police Captain Jeff Rodley. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve: Acceptance of a Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Grant in the amount of $135,000
Councillor Katz made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Grant in the amount of $135,000 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 made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Grant in the amount of $135,000 was approved..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve: Placeholder for a grant that the Police Department is expecting to receive for public safety while the French Soccer Team is on Bentley...
Councillor Katz made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the MEMA grant for $383,392.78 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 made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the MEMA grant for $383,392.78 was approved..” (Motion: Katz)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee member Mayor McCarthy
Councillor Katz moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee member 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 Katz moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee member Mayor McCarthy. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve: Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 for the feasibility, design and related costs for the Northeast Elementary roofing project
Councillor Katz moved approval. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Brasco, Dunn, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 11-0-3-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalThe roll call lists Joseph P. LaCava as absent for this vote; left out of it. Council President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz moved approval. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Brasco, Dunn, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 11-0-3-1..” (Motion: Katz)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee member Mayor McCarthy
Councillor LaFauci moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee member 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 LaFauci moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee member Mayor McCarthy. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Approve: Appropriation in the amount of $100,000 to fund overtime expenses for the Police Department that may be incurred and attributable to the...
Councillor Katz made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the $100,000 in overtime expenses for the Police Department for FIFA World Cup 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 made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the $100,000 in overtime expenses for the Police Department for FIFA World Cup was approved..” (Motion: Katz)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Suspend Rule 2 to continue the Council meeting beyond 12:00 a.m: Resolution to Add a Big Belly Trash Container Near Railroad Street Parking Lot...
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 2 to continue the Council meeting beyond 12:00 a.m. 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 2 to continue the Council meeting beyond 12:00 a.m. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: French National Soccer Team Resolution
Councillor Durke moved for approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the French Soccer Team 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 Durke moved for approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the French Soccer Team Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Durkee)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Financing transaction totaling $22,000 to fund the first year of the three-year collective...
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): Financing transaction totaling $129,420 to fund the first year of the three-year collective...
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 construction grant from MassDOT under the Complete Streets Funding Program...
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 in the amount of $59,000 for the construction of the Illicit Discharge & Detection...
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): Appropriation in the amount of $20,000 to purchase two (2) noise meter devices 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.
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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 an allocation of $1,130,000 of CPA funds for the...
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.
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..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of an allocation of $8,500 of CPA funds for the...
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.
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..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of an allocation of $1,000,000 of CPA funds for the...
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.
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 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: Durkee)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of an allocation of $6,895 of CPA funds for the...
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.
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 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: Durkee)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of an allocation of $804,900 of CPA funds for the...
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.
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 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: Durkee)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of an allocation of $944,900 of CPA funds for the...
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.
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 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: Durkee)
Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Approval of $178,259 for the CPC Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
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.
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..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved with conditions): Recommends the Grant of Location for National grid at 789...
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 with conditions.
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 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 with conditions..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Tables and Chairs on Sidewalks permit at 434 Moody Street for Peppino’s Dosi
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.
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“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 Cable Access Committee recommendation (approved): Waltham WCAC-TV request for PEG Salary/Expenses/Equipment in the amount of $108,500.47
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci 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: LaFauci)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Affordable Housing Zoning Amendment
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)
Second reading: Affordable Housing Zoning Amendment
Councillor Harris moved for a second reading. The motion was approved by 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 for a second reading. The motion was approved by voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Affordable Housing Zoning Amendment
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter.
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 that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter..” (Motion: Harris)
Take off the table: Pet Grooming Zoning Amendment
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)
Second reading: Pet Grooming Zoning Amendment
Councillor Harris moved for a second reading. The motion was approved by 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 for a second reading. The motion was approved by voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 45 for a third and final reading: Pet Grooming Zoning Amendment
Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 45 for a third and final reading. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Brasco, Dunn, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 11-0-3-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalThe roll call lists Joseph P. LaCava as absent for this vote; left out of it. Council President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 45 for a third and final reading. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Brasco, Dunn, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 11-0-3-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Adjourn
Councillor Bradley-MacArthur 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 Bradley-MacArthur made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Bradley-MacArthur)
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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