Waltham recorded 19 property transfers between July 10 and August 8, but only eight had a sale price recorded, ranging from $346,000 to $4,841,000 with a median of $788,500. The period's top transaction was 37 River St, an apparent commercial property that sold for $4,841,000 in an LLC-to-LLC deal.
Long Term Debt Committee greenlights first reading of $6.4M exterior renovation loan for Howe and Administration Buildings. Chairperson McMenimen recused herself; Councillor Durkee assumed the chair. The Mayor requested the first reading despite committee concerns about the scale of the
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.
Waltham committee approved building wing naming, rejected broader request. The Licenses and Franchises Committee voted to name the west wing of 617 Lexington Street after Robert Eagle, a living resident, breaking with the traditional practice of posthumous naming.
Waltham Finance Committee approved more than $8.2 million in major capital and compensation spending. Unanimously approved was a $3.717 million financing transaction for water, sewer, and street infrastructure improvements across seven streets including Bolton, Caughey, Clinton, Cutter, Day,
Waltham Public Works Committee approves request for utility data on gas work. The five-member panel, with all present, approved a request for National Grid to provide the location of gas mains on Mt Pleasant and Buxton and their repair and replacement timelines. The committee tabled a McDevitt
Waltham City Council approves $1.8M in labor funding, infrastructure spending. The Council allocated $678,550 for a three-year Teamsters union contract and $1,158,400 for non-union compensation increases, both through June 2028. Infrastructure financing of $1,591,316 was approved for water, sewer,
Waltham council overrides mayor's veto, clears Bay Colony rezoning capped at 1,500 units.
Waltham council closes out a 2017 Pelham Road safety project and confirms two board appointees.
Waltham council clears four pay ordinance changes, sends two zoning fights back to committee.