City Council approves police station design loan and school special education funding.
City Council approves police station design loan and multiple capital improvements. The council authorized $10.5 million in borrowing for design and owner's project management services for a new police station at 155 Lexington Street. The Finance Committee recommendations approved $174,541 from the
City Council · Meeting of March 23, 2026
WALTHAM — City Council approves police station design loan and multiple capital improvements. The council authorized $10.5 million in borrowing for design and owner's project management services for a new police station at 155 Lexington Street. The Finance Committee recommendations approved $174,541 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to address a School Department deficit in Special Education Out of District Tuitions and Transportation, along with $217,157 for softball field improvements at Veterans Athletic Complex and $12,118 for Government Center heating system updates.
The council also approved a $36,063.04 grant from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence for the Council on Aging.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 684 words
Source: the City Council meeting of March 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Waltham meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Waltham who follows town government? Share Townbrief Waltham: they can sign up free.