Waltham's Historical Commission unanimously backs two key preservation projects totaling just under $15,500. Commission Chairman Isaacson was unanimously authorized to write letters of support for a Community Preservation Committee application to restore Waltham's Revolutionary War monument at City
City Council approves $8.6 million loan for 600 Main Street acquisition. The council granted first-reading approval to the Mayor's loan authorization of $8,640,291 for the building purchase, suspending standard committee-referral procedure on a voice vote. In other business, the council held three
WALTHAM -- May 11, 2026, Waltham City Council opened joint public hearings on three proposed zoning overlays that would allow up to 2,000 new housing units on commercial land near Route 128. BXP Vice
Waltham Conservation Commission approves three Notice of Intent applications for stream restoration and site redevelopment. Chair Bill Doyle, Vice Chair Lisa Limonciello, and members Gerard Dufromont and Michael Donovan voted unanimously 4-0 on three positive orders of conditions: a Totten Pond
Waltham Parks Board approves 93-person summer seasonal staffing. Director Kim Hebert reported that the department received over 117 applications from March 2 through April 27, with 93 candidates recommended for positions or alternate standing. Seasonal positions include programming staff for Summer
Waltham School Committee voted to send the City Council a summary of public testimony on renaming Northeast Elementary School, with nine speakers opposing the change and two in favor, leaving the decision to the council.
Zoning board approved a variance for 61 Hillcroft Road to allow residential construction in setback areas.
Waltham Ordinances & Rules Committee approves Handicap Resolution, advances regulatory work. The committee voted by voice to approve the Handicap Resolution and the Best Practices for Intensity of Uses Resolution, and filed the Solar Energy Resolution. Multiple items including the 220 Moody Street
Licenses & Franchises Committee approves renewals for three secondhand dealers and a restaurant permit. Chair Vidal and Councillors Brasco, Katz, Logan, and Tzioumis unanimously endorsed secondhand dealers licenses for Milano Gold at 487 Moody Street, Reclaim/ReChic at 709 Main Street, and L&V
Economic and Community Development Committee tables two resolutions following presentations on public health. The committee heard from City Engineer Robert Winn and Director of Public Health Michelle Feeley on a city-wide strategy to address rodent activity, approving Councillor Harris's request