City Council approves FY2027 budget request with $29,372 device purchase.
City Council Committee of the Whole approves FY2027 budget request totaling $491,574. Vice-President LeBlanc presided over the meeting with all 15 members present. The Council approved a narrowly passed $29,372 allocation to purchase 15 SurfacePro devices for Council members on a roll call vote of
City Council · Meeting of March 16, 2026
WALTHAM — City Council Committee of the Whole approves FY2027 budget request totaling $491,574. Vice-President LeBlanc presided over the meeting with all 15 members present. The Council approved a narrowly passed $29,372 allocation to purchase 15 SurfacePro devices for Council members on a roll call vote of 9 to 5, with Councillor Brasco opposing the purchase given each member's $300 monthly allowance.
The Council also voted 13 to 1 to hear a vendor proposal for Paine Estate management services, then voted 12 to 2 to file the matter, with Councillors Harris and LaFauci dissenting. IT Director Donnie Aucoin addressed the Council on ADA compliance for the city website.
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Source: the City Council meeting of March 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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