Council approves eminent domain request for park land, then tables matter
City Council · Meeting of February 17, 2026
Waltham approves eminent domain request for Crescent Street open space. The City Council voted 11-2 to authorize the Mayor's pursuit of eminent domain on the vacant property at 67 Crescent Street, identified in the Community Development Plan for open space and increased public access to the Charles River; Councillors LaCava and LaFauci opposed. The matter was immediately tabled for further review.
The Council also unanimously approved a draft easement for a Department of Conservation and Resources flood station at 48R Pine Street.
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Source: the City Council meeting of February 17, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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