Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board Continues 140-Unit Watch Factory Housing Case
Zoning Board deferred its decision on a 140-unit Watch Factory housing development to June 2.
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Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board Approves City Comprehensive Permit for Affordable Housing
Waltham's Zoning Board of Appeals approved the City's comprehensive permit for two affordable housing units.
Government · City Council
City Council approves $79M library renovation project cost estimate
City Council approves $79.05 million library renovation project cost estimate. The council voted 13-0 to approve the maximum estimated project costs, with Councillors Hanley and King absent. Simultaneously, the Finance Committee secured two transfers: $44,950 for paving the parking lot at 92 Felton
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission continues wetlands review of Totten Pond Road redevelopment.
The Waltham Conservation Commission continued a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a redevelopment at 455 Totten Pond Road proposed by applicant 455 DIV TPR LLC. Wetland scientist Dr. Lars Carlson, presenting for the applicant, described work within the previously disturbed buffer zone with a
Government · DocumentCenter
Committee approved 10 license and permit renewals
Waltham's Licenses & Franchises Committee approved 10 business renewals without opposition. The committee voted unanimously on three secondhand dealers license renewals at 88 Maple Street for La Boutiqua, 100 River Street for Four Jwaze LLC, and 1250 Main Street for Clean Out Your House Inc, and
Government · Ordinances & Rules Committee
Ordinances & Rules Committee schedules joint hearing on RCI One zoning.
Waltham Ordinances & Rules Committee scheduled a joint public hearing with the Board of Survey and Planning for May 11, 2026 on the RCI One zoning amendment, compressing the review timeline to meet a July 1 project start date for the Green Street development. The committee, with Chair Councillor
Government · Licenses & Franchises Committee
Licenses & Franchises Committee approves ten license and permit renewals.
Waltham Licenses & Franchises Committee approves ten business renewals in seven minutes. The committee unanimously approved three secondhand dealer licenses for La Boutiqua at 88 Maple Street, Four Jwaze LLC at 100 River Street, and Clean Out Your House Inc at 1250 Main Street, along with seven
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee approves $64,950 in budget transfers for facilities work.
Finance Committee approves $64,950 in paired budget transfers for facilities. The committee adopted two transfers: $44,950 from Building Full-Time Wages to fund paving at the 92 Felton Street property, and $20,000 from Housing Salaries to cover increased maintenance costs at Hardy Residences,
Government · Economic & Community Development
Economic and Community Development Committee tables three matters pending May review
The Economic and Community Development Committee tabled three pending resolutions on April 21, all by voice vote, and scheduled departmental reviews for May 4. Chairman Hanley, with all members present, advanced a request from Councillor Harris for Department heads Dir Winn, Dir Feeley, and Dir
Government · City Council
City Council authorizes $79M library renovation, eyes $19M state grant
City Council authorizes $79M library renovation with state grant offset. Library Director Kelly Linehan and OPM Tom Gatzumis of CHA Consulting presented the Waltham Public Library Renovation Project, a $79,050,136 "not to exceed" undertaking potentially offset by a $19 million Massachusetts Public