Waltham Disability Services Commission addresses downtown accessibility and grating hazards in new review. Chairperson Mark Johnson convened the meeting with six members present. Members Robert Marcou and JT Graceffa reported that newly installed downtown grating can shift and heave in winter
The Waltham Conservation Commission authorized prospectus sign-off and continued a riverfront hearing to June 18. Chair Bill Doyle and Vice Chair Lisa Limonciello were authorized to sign off on 719-23 Main Street, a project outside the Commission's jurisdiction. At a public hearing on 32 Riverview
Waltham Parks-Recreation Board unanimously approves Robinshaw for the new Recreation Supervisor/Inclusion role. Director Kim Hebert recommended Robinshaw for the position, citing her year of service, demonstrated initiative in programming, and prior experience addressing intellectual and
Zoning board approved comprehensive permit for residential development 4-1. Chair John Sergi, Vice Chair Mark A. Hickernell, Clerk Matthew Deveaux, and Board Member Stephen Taranto voted yes; Glenna Gelineau voted no on Comprehensive Permit Case 2025-23.
The Waltham City Council received the FY2027 budgets and referred them to committee. The Council referred the FY2027 Municipal Budget of $269,820,972 and FY2027 School Budget of $129,101,849 to the Finance Committee on June 1.
The Long Term Debt Committee approved $4.07 million in Community Preservation Act funding on June 1, supporting community facilities and affordable housing.
Waltham Finance Committee approved collective bargaining funding of $151,420 and accepted a federal sidewalk grant of $289,982. The committee voted $22,000 for the Mechanics' Union and $129,420 for the Manager's Union three-year agreements, with City Auditor Paul Centofanti noting excess CPW
Ordinances Committee recesses MICOL special permit hearing to August 3. The committee took the MICOL LLC special permit application at 220 Moody Street off the table and then tabled it again while the Law Department awaits the mayor's response on an easement and input on parking from the June
Waltham Licenses and Franchises Committee approves National Grid location with conditions on Main Street. The committee unanimously backed the Grant of Location contingent on conditions that accommodate the August deadline for the company's Felton Street project and potential conflicts with MWRA
Public Works Committee tables street opening and private-way petitions. The board, chaired by Councillor Dunn with Councillors Katz, King, LaFauci, and Tzioumis present, deferred action on all pending street opening and private-to-public conversion matters pending a briefing from Assistant