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
Waltham Traffic Commission approves stop sign and commercial vehicle rules on April 16. The Commission unanimously voted to install a STOP sign at Sherwood Lane and Temple Road and reduced the maximum commercial vehicle length from 24 feet to 20 feet after Councillor Robert Logan raised concerns
Economic and Community Development Committee approves Year 52 block grant and defers business resolution. Planning Director Robert J. Waters, Jr. highlighted renovation funding for the Boys and Girls Club as the year's major change, and the committee approved the block grant by voice vote. Assessor
WALTHAM -- April 15, 2026, Waltham School Committee hires new assistant superintendent and faces ESL staffing revolt at April 15 meeting. The committee voted 6-1 to approve a three-year contract for Dr. Lisa
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a proposed 340-unit Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit for 455 Totten Pond Road on a 2-3 vote, with Chair John Sergi and Vice-Chair Mark A. Hickernell voting to approve and members Glenna Gelineau, Matthew Deveaux, and Stephen Taranto voting to deny.
Waltham Historical Commission clears three properties for demolition. The commission found 1130 Main Street and 32 Maple Street not preferably preserved in unanimous votes, clearing the way for demolition under the town's delay ordinance. The commission voted 4-3 to allow demolition of 135 Woerd
Waltham City Council approves $35,000 fire safety grant while advancing $10.5 million police station design loan. At its April 13 meeting with all 15 councillors present, the council unanimously approved acceptance of the $35,000 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security grant for Waltham Fire
WALTHAM -- April 13, 2026, Waltham City Council gave first-reading approval to a $10,536,466 loan for police station design at 155 Lexington Street and cleared $55,000 for a zoning update consultant
WALTHAM -- April 13, 2026, Waltham City Council opened public hearings on three zoning changes, including a major affordable housing overhaul, at its April 13 meeting. Ward 8 Councillor Cathyann Harris presented a Metropolitan Area
Waltham Conservation Commission issues Negative 2 determination for Atrius Health emergency generator project. Environmental Scientist Taylor Donovan presented plans for installing an emergency generator, associated conduit, and dumpster at 1601 Trapelo Road within a previously developed buffer