Committee overrides two mayoral vetoes, denies zoning amendment
The Ordinances and Rules Committee voted to override two mayoral vetoes on Orders #36946 and #36947 by voice vote. President Logan also moved to deny a zoning amendment for Ferris Development at 1432 Main Street by voice vote, reading a statement explaining his reasoning.
Ordinances & Rules Committee · Meeting of August 3, 2026
WALTHAM — The Ordinances and Rules Committee voted to override two mayoral vetoes on Orders #36946 and #36947 by voice vote. President Logan also moved to deny a zoning amendment for Ferris Development at 1432 Main Street by voice vote, reading a statement explaining his reasoning. The committee approved for first reading an amendment to the compensation ordinance affecting non-union employee pay.
Two special permit applications were tabled: 220 Moody Street with a public hearing set for October 26, 2026, and CAVA Group LLC at 96 Tower Road with a hearing scheduled for October 13, 2026. The committee approved without prejudice the withdrawal of a zoning amendment at 181-185 Felton Street.
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Source: the Ordinances & Rules Committee meeting of August 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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